Helix angle in drill - how it affects cutting, and applications The helix angle in drill has a big difference on the cutting efficiency The... Read More
CNC – Mohs scale of hardness and cutting tool materials When a cutting tool cuts a workpiece, it is basically a scratching of one material by... Read More
Modular tooling and Quick change tooling – what is the difference The terms modular and quick change are often confused 1 Modular tooling may... Read More
What is a Modular tooling system, and how does it reduce tooling cost A Modular tooling system enables you to assemble tools from a set of... Read More
How Quick change tool holder systems improve your profits A Quick change tool holder, or Quick change tooling, is a modular system that enables... Read More
Damped boring bar - what is it, and how does it help in boring Pic source: Kennametal A damped (also called tuned) boring bar has a hollow... Read More
CNC grooving tool - difference between Face and Radial grooving tools The CNC grooving tool is built differently for face and radial grooving In... Read More
Boring bar for lathe - selecting based on L/D ratio Boring bar for lathe: As the L/D ratio of the bore (and hence the boring bar) increases,... Read More
CNC – Tool and insert selection for Turning How do you select the tool holder style, insert clamping type, insert clearance angle, insert shape... Read More