Helix angle in drill – where each angle is used
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 lathe tool selection
Cutting tools – Moh’s scale of hardness
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, Quick change tooling in CNC machining
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
Modular tooling system in CNC machining – what is it ?
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
Quick change tool holder systems on CNC lathes
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 in CNC turning – how does it help ?
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 – Face vs Radial difference
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 – reducing vibrations in CNC turning
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 Turning: tool and insert selection
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
Center drill types, center drill angle, and applications
Center drill types, center drill angle - what is used where A center drill is used for drilling a hole on the axis of a shaft to hold it... Read More