Chamfering is a machining process that involves the creation of a beveled edge or angled cut along the edge of a workpiece. This process serves several purposes and provides significant value in the machining process. But what is the purpose and value of chamfering? What is a Chamfer Mill? A […]
Chamfer mills are among the most common end mills in a machinist’s toolbox. This is because they are ideal for completing projects and attending to minor details. Chamfering is the process of adding a flat surface to an object as a transitional edge between two faces. The most common type […]
Chamfering is a process that has a lot of uses when you´re in the machining industry. It can be defined as creating an intermediate angle between two intersecting sides. Say, a sharp 90° angled side can be softened by adding a small chamfer, turning the intersections into harmless 45° angles. […]
Everyone wants a good deal when it comes to finding high-end cutting tool suppliers. This is a truism that can be applied to any other market or industry under the sun. However, whenever we find a bargain that is too good to be true, it usually is, especially when it […]
As it often happens in the manufacturing industry, subtractive machining involves several vital steps. After performing all the necessary cuts, a piece needs to go through a finishing process to smooth out surfaces and add the final details to the part you are working on. The most important tool in […]
While tapping continues to be the most popular method to create threads, thread milling with solid carbide bits is quickly becoming a staple in many industries, especially when dealing with tricky materials.While thread milling is often associated with smaller components, it can be used to create threads on a larger […]
CNC machining has quickly progressed to the point where it can now replace a variety of conventional tools. Thread mills are an example of a time-saving innovation. Tap and die tools have been used to make threads for decades. Using sophisticated milling cutters, machinists can now thread mill pipe threads […]
Many shops today are still hesitant about changing their cutting tools. After all, traditional tools made of high-speed steel have proven to be extremely sharp and reliable for many machining tasks. Moreover, they tend to cost a lot less and can be easily sharpened or replaced if anything goes wrong. […]
What do violin strings and cutting tools have in common? I know this is a weird question not many machinists ask during their lives, but I assure you the answer is relevant to the topic at hand. Aluminum is one of the easiest materials to machine. Its physical properties allow […]
As you should already know by now (and as our parents used to say), there is a tool for every task. In most lines of work, once we find a technique or tool that works, we want to use them on everything we see. Which is another way of saying […]
