When a tool designer develops cutting tools, he must understand some basic principles about the allowances for detail and the cutting tool design. 1. There is a ‘golden rule’ for cutting tools: the ...

Modern milling machines look much the same as they did 30 years ago. However, they now must cut superalloys, titanium, and high-tensile steels to closer tolerances and at faster rates than before. To ...

MAPAL expanded its NeoMill milling program with three new series specifically tailored to the requirements of series ...

Uncontrolled vibration creates multiple problems in metalcutting operations. Varying forces in the cutting process cause vibration and tool chatter that degrade part surface quality, quickly wear or ...

HEIDENHAIN is a world-leading provider of encoders, machine controls, touch probes, digital readouts and metrology solutions—empowering engineer...READ MORE As parts get larger, so do cutting tools.