Cutting Tools

Cutting Tools

Don’t Skimp on Tooling If You Want Higher Productivity

To enhance production and your return on investment, choose your tooling based on innovation and productivity.

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Case Study

End Mills Offer Quality, Accuracy and Affordability

Speed, accuracy and quality are this tool shop's main goals and exchangeable head end mills fulfill those requirements.

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Cutting Tools

Getting the Most out of Your Standard Spindle

High spindle speed is not needed for high productivity. Techniques described in this tutorial video relate to plunge roughing, high feed milling and slotting.

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Cutting Tools

Micro Machining: One Cutter Geometry Does Not Fit All

Learn why truly optimized micro machining requires cutter geometries designed specifically for that task and for the particular workpiece material.

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Basics

How to Choose the Right Drill

Technical and business considerations when selecting a drill for mold machining.

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Afraid of Pushing Your Cutting Tools?

How advanced software and cutting tool technologies take the fear out of pushing your tools.

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Automation

Smart Machine Investment Planning

The steps to take to fully unlock the potential of your new technology investments.

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Basics

Apply Your Moldmaking Know-How to Aerospace Work

If you are looking to diversify the jobs you machine and venture into the aerospace market many of the toolpaths and cutting techniques can be used with some modifications.

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Cutting Tools

Macro Considerations for Cutting Tool Selection

Selecting the best cutting tool is a critical activity to your business success. It’s a re-occurring job that directly impacts cycle time and your shop’s competitiveness.

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