Cutting Tools
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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Toolholders: An Important Connection between Spindle and Cutting Tool
A review of hydraulic toolholders, toolholders for polygonal clamping and heat-shrinking toolholders makes for an easier selection process.
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Part II: Spindles and Their Relationship to High-Speed Toolholders
Part two of this article instructs how to select a toolholder for high-speed and hard milling applications.
Read MoreThe Addition of Subtraction
Milling is once again a valued rapid prototyping solution because of new subtractive rapid prototyping (SRP) technologies.
Read MorePart I: Spindles and Their Relationship to High-Speed Toolholders
There are many machine tool spindle options for high-speed machining. This first part of a two-part article illustrates the pros and cons about the many options available before making a decision.
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Laying It on Thick With Specialized Coatings
Phygen coatings offer low friction, high hardness and exceptional wear resistance to extend tool life.
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HSM Hikes Moldmaking Productivity
Achieving the full benefit of high-speed, hard-mold machining requires insight into tools and processes.
Read MoreCoolants and Coolant Management
Managing the use and care of your metalworking fluids can significantly reduce costs, as well as provide a safe, clean working environment.
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Carbide Endmills Cut Leadtimes
Moldmaker quadruples throughput in hardened stainless with advanced solid carbide endmills.
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How to Select the Right Carbide Insert
The menu of available coatings for carbide inserts has expanded ten-fold in the past 10 years. Selecting the one that can produce low cutting forces with smooth cutting action, good surface finish and long tool life becomes the user's dilemma.
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