Machining

Precision Dormer filmed its R571 CDX-DH "One-hit" Deep-Hole Drillmaking holes 102mm deep at a speed of 157mm/min. and feed rate of0.14mm/rev.

Iscar designed drills for small-diameter, deep holes in automotive crankshafts, camshafts, connecting rods and more—all with minimum quantity lubrication.

Thinking about using cluster diamonds? Dr. Jeffrey Badger, the host of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine's Grinding Doc Video Series, suggests going at least 4x faster than with a single-point diamond in the 5th episode of the video series.

Productive Times. End user: Mitchel & Scott Machine Co. Challenge: Cut thread milling cycle time. Solution: A shell-type thread milling cutter head. Solution provider: JBO-USA, (248) 879-5984.

Productive Times. End user: Specialty Carbide Products. Challenge: Productively and consistently grind carbide burs. Solution: A CNC grinding machine integrated with a robot for loading/unloading. Solution provider: Excalibur Tool Inc.

Grinding Doc column for December 2009 issue.

The metalworking industry sustained a body blow in 2009, but it's getting back on its feet as 2010 nears.

A further examination of the grinding process through the lens of an electron microscope.

Tool and cutter grinder software continually evolves to expedite production of advanced cutting tools by toolmakers and machine shops.

Production and application of cermet-tipped circular saw blades continues to grow, eating into carbide's market share.

A growing number of shops are shelving their taps and opting to thread mill heat-treated steel.

Rather than using taps to thread steel prior to hardening, a growing number of shops are opting to thread mill heat-treated steel.