Blog
Cutting Parameters for Tool Holders: Speeds, Feeds and Depth of Cut
Starting speeds and feeds for CNC tool holders — surface speed, feed per tooth, radial and axial depth of cut, plus how to tune from the chip.
Read more ›Tool Holders vs the Alternatives: Carbide, HSS and Indexable Compared
Compare solid carbide, HSS and indexable options for CNC tool holders — cost per part, finish, set-up time and when each wins.
Read more ›Cutting Parameters for Parting & Grooving Tools: Speeds, Feeds and Depth of Cut
Starting speeds and feeds for parting and grooving tools — surface speed, feed per tooth, radial and axial depth of cut, plus how to tune from the chip.
Read more ›Indexable Milling Cutters Wear Modes, Failure Diagnosis and Regrinding
Identify crater wear, flank wear, chipping, built-up edge and thermal cracking on indexable milling cutters, and decide when to regrind rather than replace.
Read more ›Parting & Grooving Tools vs the Alternatives: Carbide, HSS and Indexable Compared
Compare solid carbide, HSS and indexable options for parting and grooving tools — cost per part, finish, set-up time and when each wins.
Read more ›Parting & Grooving Tools Wear Modes, Failure Diagnosis and Regrinding
Identify crater wear, flank wear, chipping, built-up edge and thermal cracking on parting and grooving tools, and decide when to regrind rather than replace.
Read more ›Cutting Parameters for PCD & CBN Tools: Speeds, Feeds and Depth of Cut
Starting speeds and feeds for PCD and CBN cutting tools — surface speed, feed per tooth, radial and axial depth of cut, plus how to tune from the chip.
Read more ›Indexable Milling Cutters vs the Alternatives: Carbide, HSS and Indexable Compared
Compare solid carbide, HSS and indexable options for indexable milling cutters — cost per part, finish, set-up time and when each wins.
Read more ›Cutting Parameters for Indexable Inserts: Speeds, Feeds and Depth of Cut
Starting speeds and feeds for indexable carbide inserts — surface speed, feed per tooth, radial and axial depth of cut, plus how to tune from the chip.
Read more ›Reamers vs the Alternatives: Carbide, HSS and Indexable Compared
Compare solid carbide, HSS and indexable options for carbide reamers — cost per part, finish, set-up time and when each wins.
Read more ›Reamers Wear Modes, Failure Diagnosis and Regrinding
Identify crater wear, flank wear, chipping, built-up edge and thermal cracking on carbide reamers, and decide when to regrind rather than replace.
Read more ›Cutting Parameters for Reamers: Speeds, Feeds and Depth of Cut
Starting speeds and feeds for carbide reamers — surface speed, feed per tooth, radial and axial depth of cut, plus how to tune from the chip.
Read more ›