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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.

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Getting a Better Edge: Design & Engineering
Articles March 1, 2000 William Shaffer
Getting a Better Edge: Design & Engineering
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.