Tool life – the effect of various cutting parameters on it
Which cutting parameter has the highest effect on tool life All cutting parameters do not have the same effect on tool life Cutting speed has... Read More
CNC milling
Cutting speed formula in CNC turning, milling
Cutting speed formula – turning and milling The cutting speed formula is the same for both milling and turning In milling, where the... Read More
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 VMC/HMC fixture – the key parts
CNC – Key parts of a CNC VMC/HMC fixture The construction principle of all fixtures is common All fixtures consist of locators, clamps and... 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
Machine tool beds made of Epoxy granite – why ?
Epoxy granite machine tool beds - why are they used CNC machine tool beds are increasingly being made of Epoxy granite, a composite of granite... Read More
Why Gray Cast Iron in machine tools ?
CNC – Why Gray Cast Iron is used in machine tool parts Vibration in machine tools causes poor part accuracy and surface finish, and leads to... Read More
2D, 3D, 5-axis Milling – applications
CNC: 2D, 3D and 5-axis Milling – where are they used The vast majority of CNC machines worldwide (95 % or more) are used for 2D milling This can... Read More
CNC milling – chip breaking basics
CNC: Milling with an end mill – how exactly is the chip formed and broken Here’s a beautiful slow motion video of an end mill cutting... Read More
Cutting speed vs Feed rate – in CNC Milling
Cutting speed vs Feed rate - difference in CNC milling There is often confusion about cutting speed vs feed rate in milling Here is a brief... Read More