Constant surface speed and Limiting spindle speed
Constant surface speed - why does it always go with a Limiting spindle speed When cutting in the constant cutting speed mode, as the tool... Read More
CNC lathe
CNC lathe work holding – thumb rules for quick decisions
CNC lathe work holding – when to use tailstock and steady rest The part held in the chuck is a cantilever, and the radial cutting force of... Read More
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
CNC turning chips – shape and size, and ROI
CNC: Are you cutting optimally Your CNC turning chips can tell you ! Next time you’re in the shop floor, just look at the CNC turning chips... Read More
CNC machining – money from selling scrap
CNC: CNC machining – is scrap getting you money Do you ever include the scrap cost in your calculations of machining cost Sometimes the money... Read More
ISO turning insert nomenclature – simplified
ISO turning insert nomenclature - a simple rule to remember Inserts, those SMALL things that we use to cut material, have a BIG impact on... Read More
CNC machining: Work hardening, its effects
CNC: Work hardening, and how it affects CNC machining Work hardening is the process of a metal becoming stronger and harder by plastic deformation,... 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... Read More
Chip breaker and how chip breaking happens – CNC turning
Chip breaking in CNC turning, and function of chip breaker Improper chip breaker or feed rate selection can result in poor chip breaking and... Read More
Inserts coatings – simple explanation
CNC: Insert coatings and your shoe’s sole – what’s the connection A shoe must be comfortable on the feet, made of material that is soft and... Read More