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 ...

The two basic cutting tool types used in metalworking are the single-point and multi-point designs. Fundamentally, they are similar. By grouping a number of single point tools in a circular holder, ...

The Bantam Tools Explorer™ CNC Milling Machine Is Perfect for Engineers and Educators PEEKSKILL, N.Y. & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bantam Tools, the desktop CNC manufacturer, is making a big splash at ...

Whether on Swiss and other turn/mill centers, drilling and tapping machines, or with milling attachments, shops are doing more milling with small spindles than ever before. That’s partly due to the ...

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 ...

Traditionally turbine blades in aircraft engines have been metal (left). Now, ceramic matrix composite (CMC) versions are being explored (right) enabling higher temperatures and lower weight for more ...

At Slice®, we’re always innovating, with a focus on making the safest cutting tools possible. We start with our patent-pending finger-friendly® blades: the edge is safe enough to touch and it cuts ...