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Harvey Patterson

Harvey Patterson is a new product development engineer for Scientific Cutting Tools Inc., Simi Valley, Calif. For more information about the company’s boring bars, thread mills, port tools and other cutting tools, call (805) 584-9495 or visit www.sct-usa.com.

Product Development Engineer, Scientific Cutting Tools Inc.

Phone: 805-584-9495

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Articles April 1, 2016 Harvey Patterson

Troubleshooting solid-carbide boring bars requires the right diagnosis

Troubleshooting machining operations can be a daunting task, especially boring operations. This is because when machining the outside of a part, you can see what causes the tool to fail. However, when a tool is buried in a hole, as is the case when boring, you can't see what is happening to the tool.

Articles October 1, 1995 Harvey Patterson

Strictly Boring

When machinists plan a boring operation, they must rely on general turning data. Typically, this data is developed from OD turning operations, not boring operations. This article provides cutting data and recommendations specifically for boring that take into account such unique problems as boring bar deflection and chips trapped inside the bore.

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