Author

William Shaffer

William Shaffer is the designer of the Conicity IXM-50 honing machine, as well as president of Solo Solutions, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and executive vice president of Conicity Technologies LLC, the Cresco, Pennsylvania, company that manufactures the IXM-50. Shaffer has more than 30 years’ experience in the cutting tool industry.

Optional: narrow results to one content type.
Select one or more.
Select one or more.
Select one or more.
Select one or more.
Select one or more.
Select one or more.
Reset
Articles March 1, 2000 William Shaffer
Getting a Better Edge
The author, an expert on cutting tool edge preparation, explains the importance of applying the proper edge hone to a tool. He also discusses a brush-type honing machine designed to apply a variable edge--a capability not available with other machines on the market.