Boring

Using mini and micro boring bars effectively in Swiss-style machines requires machine shops to know the types of available bars and the ways to strengthen their cutting edges, reduce pressures on the tools and position them for the most efficient cutting.

Ways to best apply indexable-insert boring bars for small holes.

Metalcutting expert explains the fundamentals of boring.

Minimizing tool deflection is critical to successful boring.

Minimizing tool deflection is criticalto successful boring.

Heavy-metal boring bars are for finishing holes too deep for lower-cost steel bars but not deep enough to justify the expense of carbide one.

Productivity increases through advancements in boring tool designs.

Single-blade tool supported by guide pads overcomes the difficulties of cam boring.

Systems for boring large holes.

CNCs and bottle-boring tools allow the machining of complex profiles in deep bores.