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A Closer Look at Chamfer Mills

The milling process involves several steps. One of the most important parts of the milling process are the finishing steps, which typically make pieces easier to handle and involve adding all of the small final details. When it comes to tools for finishing a milled workpiece, chamfer mills are one of the most important cutters […]

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Are You Using Drill Mills?

Milling machines are pretty incredible pieces of equipment and CNC guided machines have helped to revolutionize custom production over the past few decades. These machines are capable of performing tasks significantly faster than hand operated machines while also maintaining extreme accuracy. While not enough can be said about just how useful these machines are, one […]

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Understanding Variable Helix and Variable Flute End Mills

Milling cutters are extremely hard working tools but they are not without their drawbacks. When operating at high rotational speeds, end mills have a tendency to vibrate. This cannot be avoided, but certain types of tools like variable helix and variable flute end mills are designed to minimize internal vibrations. This can have several advantages […]

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How to Use Single Pitch Thread Mills

When it comes to producing threads on components, there are a few different techniques that can be used. If you are already working with a CNC milling machine, then thread milling is definitely the best choice. Using tools like single pitch thread mills can help you cut extremely accurate threads and are a great choice […]

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When to Use Single Pitch Thread Mills

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Are TiAlN Coated End Mills Superior?

Milling machines have become an essential part of modern manufacturing. Not only can these computer guided cutting tools manufacture custom components at incredible speeds, but they are also capable of performing very fine and accurate work. Because milling cutters operate at high speeds, it is crucial that your end mills are designed to handle high […]

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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 […]