Understanding Machine Shop Numbers and Values
It’s not that those math classes you took were wrong; they weren’t. It’s just that in a machine...
Selecting a Cutting Tool Manufacturer
Your customers have specifications to meet, problems to solve, end users to satisfy, and timelines...
Acronyms and Term Definitions for Grinding Carbide Tools
Precision machining with carbide cutting tools is a world of exact language and acronyms. This list...
Selecting an Undercutting End Mill
Undercutting is considered one of the more challenging operations a machinist will face, and that...
Achieving Tight Tolerances with a Micro Reamer
A well-designed micro reamer can produce finished holes with a tolerance as tight as 0.0002 in. The...
The Difference with American Made Carbide Cutting Tools
We work and shop in a global marketplace. The cotton t-shirt you’re wearing, for example, might...
Identify Wear on Precision Cutting Tools for Improved Performance
Understanding how a tool wears can provide valuable clues that may lead to improved performance....
Comparing Standard vs. Custom Tools
Machining operations require tough, durable carbide cutting tools that perform each job perfectly...
End Mill Optimization to Make Micro Tools Last Longer
When it comes to cutting tools, nearly everyone would like to get more for their money, and...
Selecting the Right Tool Coating
Adding coating to cutting tools is very common within the machining industry. Select the right...