Cutting Tools

Machining polymetric composite materials with single-layer diamond abrasive tools.

One of the largest cutting tool companies in the world began as a kitchen-table operation in a remote part of Israel.

Parts manufacturers can choose from various multifunction tools to reduce cycle times and free up tool positions in their machines.

Commercialization of cubic boron nitride coatings has proven elusive, but a two-step process for coating cutting tools with CBN is expected to come to market soon.

New cutting tool materials are required for new generation airframes.

A review of superabrasive tool technology and application tips to help shops beat the headaches of machining difficult-to-cut materials.

Sky-high carbide prices add momentum to indexables trend.

A die shop that couldn't find cutting tools 'good enough' for its high-speed machining applications perfected its own design.

Considerations when machining gray and ductile cast iron with carbide, PCBN and PCD cutting tools.

A variety of machines area available for resharpening cutting tools in-house.