Floating tap holders in CNC machining
CNC – Why do we use floating tap holders When we cut a thread by any method, the following rule must be maintained: Feed rate = Pitch x Spindle... Read More
CNC milling tool selection
BT holder on CNC machining centers
CNC – BT holder taper on machining centers The BT system is a more evolved version of the CAT taper (named after its developer, Caterpillar in the... Read More
Morse tapers on CNC tools
CNC: Morse taper – the inside story A taper is of course the best way of achieving concentricity between two components Mating cylinders... Read More
Face mill cutter angles in CNC milling
CNC: Do face mill angles matter Square shoulder, 45 degree, what’s the big difference A face mill is subjected to two components of force – a... Read More
CNC milling: Heat shrink holder
CNC – Heat shrink holder The heat shrink holder has a cylindrical bore which holds a tool with a cylindrical shank, like a side lock holder The... Read More
Tool life definition – what is tool life in CNC machining ?
Tool life definition – it’s not when the tool breaks Tool life definition: Tool life is the duration of actual cutting time after which the... Read More
CNC milling holder tapers
CNC: Milling holder tapers (the story behind the names BT30, CAT40, etc) The taper used generally used is the NMTB, also called NMT or NT It was... Read More