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A Better Edge: General Industry Coverage

Proper edge preparation improves tool performance.

February 1, 2004By Bill Kennedy

Proper edge preparation improves tool performance.

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  • edge preparation
    Conditioning of the cutting edge, such as a honing or chamfering, to make it stronger and less susceptible to chipping. A chamfer is a bevel on the tool’s cutting edge; the angle i…

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