The manufacturing business has used all sorts of materials since the beginning of the industrial revolution. And iron and steel has shaped most of what the modern world is now. However, the search for the strongest and toughest materials has never stopped, and in the mid 20th century the discovery of solid carbide has only made the march of progress faster. Solid carbide, a versatile material...

Aluminum is a versatile and widely used metal in various industries due to its lightweight, corrosion resistance, and excellent thermal conductivity. One of the key processes involved in working with aluminum is machining, which involves shaping and cutting the metal to create precise components. But aluminum has different qualities that make it distinct from other metals, making its machining...

If you are new to machining, you know that there are different tools that you need for even one project. But aside from that, each tool will also have different types that are designed for specific applications and workpieces. This is especially true when it comes to end mills. End mills are essential cutting tools used in milling machines to remove material from a workpiece. They come in...

Ever threaded a hole by hand? These days, with all sorts of tools readily available, it’s quite unlikely. However, if you’re someone who has experienced doing it by hand, you would know that threading can be incredibly time-consuming and imprecise, leaving lots of room for frustration, especially when working with tough materials. This is why thread milling with solid carbide just...

The machining industry gives the machinist a variety of options when it comes to tools, materials, brands, and equipment. One of the most important and varied cutting tools are end mills. These are cutting tools that can be used in different machining processes and applications, and are described as a rotating tool that removes materials from a workpiece. Often made of tool carbide or high...

Machining can have different processes, and all these processes can set different kinds of issues and problems that are unique to the tool and the material that is used. When it comes to end mills, there can be specific issues that can be resolved either through changing the application method or the tool. So which common end mill problems can be solved with these options? Excessive Vibration...

Machinists use a lot of specialized cutting tools with different, equally specialized coatings. Depending on the mill, the coating, the workpiece and the type of operation, a mill can (or can’t) perform a wide range of different functions. One of these types of mills is called a chamfer end mill. Here’s what you should know from a high level. What Is a Chamfer End Mill? A chamfer...