Cutting Tools
How to Retain Pin Bushings
Simplify pin-bushing retention and reduce machining time by four to one for each bushing hole by implementing a new process.
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Fast Metal Removal Dramatically Increases Productivity
A combination of very minimal setup time, increased tool life, and the ability to run at extremely high feeds made an arbor-style milling cutter a great choice for B&J Specialty, Inc. to use on its roughing projects.
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Moving High-Technology Machining into the Mainstream: Part I
To achieve the maximum ROI, companies must consider the machining strategies they apply and the supporting software, hardware and cutting tools used.
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Cermets: A Machinist's Tooling Solution
Less expensive than coated carbides, and equipped with a long tool life, cermets provide a cost-efficient solution to many machining applications
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What To Consider When Thinking About Solid Carbide End Mill Machining
The selection of geometries and coating for solid carbide end mills can be a confusing, but evaluating the operation will determine which end mills are best for the job.
Read MoreWhy You Should Use High-Speed Machining with Micro-Tooling
Faster machining, lower force, less tool breakage, no thermal growth, better surface finish and better part quality can be achieved by using high-speed machining with micro-tooling.
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How to Use Indexable Tooling to Optimize Finishing Operations
High-quality indexable insert end milling systems offer moldmakers considerable cost-advantages for many finishing operations.
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Advanced Cutting Tools Translate To Greater Cost Savings
Increasing initial tooling investments will allow moldmakers take home more profits at the end of the day.
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M & M Tool and Mold: Niche Moldmaking Yields Results Two Years Running
Complex molds built in tight leadtimes garners this small mold shop MoldMaking Technology's 2004 Leadtime Leader award for the second year in a row.
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Cutting Tool Selection Impacts the Outcome of Hard Metal Machining
Effective cutting tools for the HSM of hardened die steel is an effective solution to a more profitable and easier machining process.
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