End mills are important tools for machinists, but all tools have to deal with wear and tear. When it comes to replacing end mills, investing in carbide tools is the best option. Cutters made from carbide are able to outlast and outperform steel tools, even those made with high speed […]
The TL;DR version is yes. However, this deserves an explanation as many factors affect the process of machining aluminum workpieces, and tools are only a piece in the puzzle. The best end mills for aluminum are made of carbide because it has the right balance of hardness and toughness to […]
CNC machining, with its precision tolerances and highly specialized end mills, is not an operation in which “good enough” is ever “good enough.” The tools you choose to use, and the speed and conditions under which you operate them, must be very carefully selected for the application. Case in point: […]
The era of CNC machining has ushered in a huge range of benefits for machinists, including but not limited to greater productivity, faster manufacturing processes, greater precision, less wasted materials, quicker assembly, and even possibly greater safety. But it is precision labor, and not free from fault. Very specific end […]
Machinists can take their pick of end mills and drills made from a wide range of materials, including HSS (high-speed steel), powdered metal, polycrystalline diamond, and of course solid carbide end mills for sale. The latter offers CNC machinists performing high-speed cutting operations a number of benefits. Here’s some basic […]
When calculating speeds and feeds for machining operations, many apply the “more flutes, more feed” rule of thumb. While some cases seem to confirm this approach, the catchy phrase should never be taken as a principle or axiom. Some considerations determine what the right flute count is for the job. […]
National pipe tapered threads are the most common type of thread you will find for water and gas piping applications, especially in low-pressure environments. If you have a milling machine, chances are you´re already crafting complex machine parts that require tight fastening and watertight joints. Contraptions that work with fluids […]
Whether you´re running a big-scale machining operation, or a small CNC shop in your garage, you need to work with the right tools. When giving hardwood, aluminum or steel a finishing touch, I´ve found that many still prefer high-speed steel as their preferred bit composition. Nothing wrong with that. HSS […]
When it comes to milling cutters, not all tools are created equal. If you want tools that will offer the best performance and last longer, then you need to find tools from solid carbide end mills manufacturers. Carbide is a unique material with a lot of advantages over metallic tools. […]
Modern milling machines have had a huge impact on how we produce custom components. Parts that might have once taken hours or days for a skilled machinist to create can now be machined in seconds thanks to computer numerical control. In order to complete a wide range of milling operations, […]
