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Drilling Steel with Die Drills
26 September 2012
Steel is a hard material to drill. The same characteristics that make steel enticing to use in products are the same characteristics that make it
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Conflict Minerals draw new rule from SEC
19 September 2012
Fellow manufacturers, it’s time to start thinking backwards about your supply chain. A new rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requiring you
Special Tools: Tolerances That May Cause a Price Increase
19 July 2012
I work for a manufacturer of cutting tools. One of the departments I work in is the special tool quoting department. I see a lot
Drilling Problem Solving
9 May 2012
Drilling Problem Solving There are many problems that can occur when drilling. Today we will discuss some of the most common problems. We will cover
The Reshoring Initiative
4 May 2012
This past weekend I had the opportunity to listen to a presentation on “To Reshore or Offshore.” I had never heard the term “Reshore” before.
Reaming Problem Solving
17 April 2012
The first problem and probably one of the most common reaming problems is Poor Finish. Possible causes include unequal chamfers, incorrect margins, excessive spindle runout,
Pre-Ream Hole Size
6 April 2012
The amount of material left in the hole prior to reaming “pre-ream hole size” plays an integral role in the quality of the reamed hole.
Reaming with Coolant Part II
21 March 2012
Reaming Blind Holes vs. Reaming Through Holes Knowing the difference between the two types of holes is important when reaming with coolant. A blind hole
Reaming with Coolant
16 March 2012
Reaming with CoolantReaming with coolant has many benefits. Channeling the coolant through the tool to the cutting edge improves lubricity and reduces the temperature at
Reaming Speeds and Feeds
15 March 2012
Today we are going to focus specifically on reamers. Reamers are used to produce accurate sized holes with surface finishes that are typically smoother than