Five steps to selecting a cutting tool for your operation
Selection follows the workpiece first, the operation second and the machine third. Work through material, flute count, helix and reach, tip geometry and holder before choosing a SKU.
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Material and hardness matrix for cutting tool selection
Use the workpiece material group and its measured hardness to narrow the tool family, coating and starting cutting data. Always confirm the actual hardness rather than relying on a nominal grade.
Machining parameter reference: speeds, feeds and cutter engagement
Calculate spindle speed from surface speed and diameter, then derive feed from feed per tooth and flute count. Treat every figure as a starting point and adjust against the actual chip, sound and surface.
Choosing tool substrate and coating by application
Substrate controls the tool body and coating controls the interface. Match the coating to the workpiece family and match the substrate grain size to the operation, not the other way round.
Exactalloy product line overview: seven categories in one page
The catalogue is organised by machining task, so a workpiece and operation can be matched to a category before comparing individual SKUs.
Custom tooling and regrinding: how to specify the request
Custom tools are quoted from a dimensioned drawing or a sample, and regrinding is quoted from the tool's condition. Sending the right information first avoids a quotation that cannot be manufactured.
Frequently asked questions about selecting and buying cutting tools
Short answers to the questions that most often block a purchase: which tool, which holder, what to send for a quotation and what happens after delivery.
Quotation, lead time and technical support: what to expect
Understand how a quotation is prepared, what typical lead times apply to stock, standard and custom items, and how technical support is arranged before and after an order.
How to compare carbide end mill dimensions before ordering
Match the workpiece, cutting profile and usable reach first. Then compare cutting diameter, shank diameter, flute length and overall length for the exact SKU.
Tool holder compatibility: what to check before choosing a chuck
A holder must match both the machine spindle and the cutting tool. Record the interface, size, bore, projection and required accessories before comparing hydraulic, shrink fit or collet systems.
A cutting tool RFQ checklist for overseas purchasing
A useful request for quotation identifies the exact tool, workpiece, quantity and destination. A missing catalogue price means a quotation is needed; it does not mean the tool is free.
Understanding displayed currencies and quantity price breaks
Compare prices for the same SKU, currency and quantity. The storefront converts a CNY base price for display, while checkout confirms the payable currency and final order total.