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Converting High Speed Steel Cutters to Carbide Tipped Cutters
28 March 2014
I quote a lot of special milling cutters and slitting saws. Frequently I receive a HSS print with a note from the customer saying that
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Calculating your cutter diameter (using your Depth of Cut)
18 February 2014
I was recently training an employee on how to determine the appropriate slitting saw diameter after our customer gave her the desired depth of cut.
Selecting the Correct Slitting Saw or Milling Cutter
5 February 2014
In our catalog we have seven pages dedicated to carbide tipped slitting saws and side milling cutters. With so many choices selecting the correct one can
Hardness of the material you are machining – Why is it important to know?
20 November 2013
Knowing the hardness of the material you are machining is important. It helps determine the appropriate speeds and feeds for your application and can affect
Re-tipping or Re-sharpening Carbide Tipped Milling Cutters
18 October 2013
Re-tipping or Re-sharpening Carbide Tipped Milling Cutters – A Cost Effective Option to Buying New ToolsCutting Tools are not exactly cheap. One of the best
Milling Cutter- Rake Angles
24 June 2013
Recommended Rake Angles for Milling Cutters The radial rake angle of an arbor hole style milling cutter or slitting saw is the angle between the
Milling Cutters
21 May 2013
Milling cutters come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. They can range from small keyseat style cutters, to large slab mills cutting out wide
Which carbide grade is appropriate for the material I am milling?
3 April 2013
Certain carbide grades are better suited for milling certain materials. The cutting tool manufacturer can help take the guess work out of determining which carbide
Tool Coatings – Stronger Tools and Smoother Finishes
18 February 2013
Coatings can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some things to consider when choosing whether or not to have your tools coated and which type
Semi Finished Tools – The secret to getting non-standard sizes with a quick delivery
4 January 2013
The majority of requests I receive for special tools ends with something along the lines of “…and I need them tomorrow.” This is frequently possible