I’m a bowler. I’ve been bowling in leagues for about 9 years now, and while, I have yet to bowl a perfect game (although I have come pretty close) or pick up that unforgiving 7-10 split (I have never come close at all), I have had my own custom ball since I’ve started. As with […]
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 they would like this quoted in carbide tipped. So I quote the cutter and reduce the number of teeth. A carbide tipped cutter with the same diameter and width as a […]
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 if semi-finished tools can be used to make the tool the customer is asking for. If the tool has to be made from scratch, forget it. Best case scenario would […]
Reaming with Coolant Reaming with coolant has many benefits. Channeling the coolant through the tool to the cutting edge improves lubricity and reduces the temperature at the point of contact. Reduced heat build-up and improved lubricity lead to lower wear and tear on the reamer that improves the life of the tool and reduces the […]
Drilling with Coolant There are many benefits to drilling with coolant. Directing the coolant through the tool to the cutting edge improves lubricity and reduces the temperature at the point of contact. Reduced heat build-up and improved lubricity lead to lower wear and tear on the drill that improves the tool life and reduces the […]
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