Cutter sources: Drilling Performance
Shop Operations column for December 2009 issue.
Product Category
Cutting Tools & Tooling
Latest in Cutting Tools & Tooling
The new ‘carbide’ saw: Inspection Efficiency
Production and application of cermet-tipped circular saw blades continues to grow, eating into carbide's market share.
Bending the rules: Turning Performance
Because high-speed steel inserts can bend without breaking, they are an effective choice for select applications.
Driving diesel
Watch Sandvik Coromant Co.'s CoroMill 365 cutter mill an engine blockmade of compacted graphite iron in this online complement to our September CTE cover story.
Reaching the apex: Drilling Performance
Combination tooling, custom fixtures and creative solutions help Apex Precision thrive.
Tool Testing Done Right
Cutting tool tests performed by vendors are an excellent resource, and I've used them many times.
Taking it to Titanium
Reaming titanium is a challenging task, but new tools can give shops an edge as they battle this difficult-to-machine material.
USCTI business outlook exclusive: Industry Trends & Analysis
The members of the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) predict a tough year ahead for the industry, according to a spring survey conducted by the organization.
Straight to a round
Parts manufacturers should head straight to their high-strength round inserts to turn nickel-base alloys.
Combating Tool Decay
A parts manufacturer finds that brushing the cutting edges of tools with nylon bristles extends tool life, improves part quality and reduces manufacturing costs.
Tools With Abrasive Personalities
Machining polymetric composite materials with single-layer diamond abrasive tools.
Tool Story
One of the largest cutting tool companies in the world began as a kitchen-table operation in a remote part of Israel.
