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7 Essential Measuring Tools For CNC Machine Shops
It’s simple enough to take a ruler or a measuring tape and mark out inches or millimeters. But measuring dimensions of CNC machined parts – many with tolerances tighter than +/- .001 inch – is a whole other ball game. When you’re dealing with measurements that small, you need to have sophisticated measuring tools, and […]
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Top 5 Digital Calipers for Machinists
One of the first tools that machinists mention when asked to name the most important tool in their toolbox is a caliper. Although not as accurate as micrometers, calipers are handy and practical tools that can help machinists take quick measurements of their parts. If you don’t have your own caliper or need to purchase […]
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The Advantages of Carbide Cutting Tools
Carbide is an industrial steel applied to blades, bits and other tools used to cut hardwood. Carbide, also known as tungsten carbide, has a formula consisting of half tungsten and half carbide and is three times stiffer than the steel commonly used on other types of wood-cutting tools. Woodcutting tools tipped with carbide have distinct […]
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10 Tips For Cutting Costs On Your CNC Machining Parts
Several things can affect the cost of CNC Machining parts, including materials, design, finishes, quantity, and turnaround time. Typically, the most important is how much time it takes to machine your parts. This can influence cost even more than the cost of materials, setup time, or finishing type. Machining time is directly affected by the […]
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Tips On Getting More From Your Indexable Cutting Tools
1] After using the 80 degree corners of CNMG inserts put the insert back and utilise the 100 degree corners as straight turning tools with a modified tool holder that provides for 75 degrees approach angle. 2] Boring CNC cutting tools carrying CCMT inserts for finish boring operations can be reused utilising the 100 degree corners […]
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Amazing Advantages Of Carbide Tipped Cutting Tools
Carbide cutting tools, also known as carbide tipped cutting tools, are a type of cutting tools that are used as metal cutting tools for a wide range of materials on CNC Lathes, Turret lathes, Vertical Turret lathes, Engine lathes and Chuckers. Carbide cutting tools’ edges are of carbide tips which are brazed onto steel bodies. […]
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Key Advantages Of Using Tip Tools
Tip tools, also known as tipped tools, are cutting tools whose cutting edges are comprised of a separate piece of material which is welded, brazed or clamped on to a separate body. Tungsten carbide, cubic boron nitride and polycrystalline diamond are some of the key materials that are used on the tips. The main types […]
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CNC Machines Have Changed Everything
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines are machine tools that are operated by abstractly programmed commands, as opposed to machine tools that are run manually through levers and hand wheels, or automated through cams. CNC machines have a long history. The first CNC machine was built in the 1940s and 1950s. However, further advancements in subsequent […]
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Best Threading Tools – Internal & External Threading
1] External Threading Tools: These tools are used to cut screw threads on the outside diameter of components/parts such as bolts, shafts, pipes, castings and forgings made from ferrous and non ferrous materials. These tools can be used to cut screw threads in Metric, British, Acme and other standards. 2] Internal Threading Tools: These tools […]
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Lathe Tools – What Are The Common Uses?
A lathe tool is used on a lathe. A lathe is a machine that uses different types of tools to perform a wide range of operations such drilling and cutting. The lathe machine rotates a work piece on its axis while the different types of tools are applied to the work piece. Lathes remove material […]