Spot drills
When to Use Spot Drills
Computer numerical controlled milling machines are capable of doing a lot of jobs in a fraction of the time it would take to perform by hand. Despite this fact, the jobs that a milling machine can perform are limited by the cutting tools being employed. While end mills can perform a lot of milling operations, […]
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What Makes TiAlN Coated End Mills Superior?
End mills are hard working tools that have to deal with extreme friction and the heat that resolves from the friction. In order to protect tools from these forces, specialized material coatings are used to alter the surface properties of these cutting tools. TiAlN coated end mills are a common upgrade over regular uncoated tools […]
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A Quick Look at Spot Drills
Spot drills are compact tools that are easy to overlook, but they serve an important purpose in any machine shop. These little cutting tools are important for drilling holes with extreme accuracy, a task that can be difficult when milling. What makes drilling such a risky procedure when it comes to milling is the potential […]
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