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Brent Lindsey

Brent Lindsey is an applications engineer at the Ceratip Technical Center, Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp., Mountain Home, North Carolina.

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Articles October 1, 1997 Brent Lindsey

On Boring’s Cutting Edge

Although machinists are using cermet and ceramic cutting tools for an increasing number of applications, they have been slow to adopt them for boring. This is beginning to change, however. This article describes some of the ways a boring operation can benefit from the use of these tools.

Articles February 1, 1997 Brent Lindsey

The Performance Edge

This article makes the case that a core drill is the best tool for opening existing holes. Being designed for the operation, the two-flute indexable drill can produce more accurate holes with less tool wear and breakage than alternatives such as boring bars, drills or endmills. The article describes the design of a typical core drill and explains how it is used.

Articles March 1, 1996 Brent Lindsey

Turn with the Right Tool

New plunge-and-turn tools make it possible to perform several tasks, such as grooving, turning, back turning and face grooving, with the same tool. This article discusses the design and use of these tools as well as the types of cutoff tools currently on the market. Recommendations for tool selection, speeds and feeds are given for various work materials.

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