There are so many choices when it comes to buying diamond tools: single point tools, multi-point nibs, resettable and non-resettable diamonds, carat weight considerations, indexable tools, etc. So which tools should you be buying for your applications? The application determines the tool type. When dressing simple forms, nearly any tool …
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Cutting Tools Tech from General Cutting Tools Why is pre-centering necessary? Generally speaking, for drilling depths 5 times the nominal diameter and above (5 x d). In unstable conditions (workpiece and tool clamping). Why pre-center using PCM inserts? Soft cut entry of follower drill due to 150′ point angle of …
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Ingersoll announces its latest line of “Tangential Tooling” in the form of finish face mills now shipping to Chicago, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and the rest of the US. These S-MAX Finish Face Mills are designed to do finish cuts only and many times can eliminate subsequent grinding …
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Indexable Drills Toolholding Options ROTATING APPLICATIONS Inch Drill Bodies with a Round Shank DRILL-FIX DFR inch drills with round shanks (no flats) are specifically designed for use in rotating applications where the drill rotates and the workpiece remains stationary. Metric Bodies with 2° Whistle Notch DRILL-FIX DIFT and DFR inch …
Read More »Kennametal Solid Carbide and HSS Taps Illinois
Kennametal high performance taps, made from both HSS and solid carbide can be in your shop, Illinois. For Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Materials Outstanding productivity through exceptional performance! Ideal for Shrink-Fit, hydraulic, or Synchroflex holders with TGHP collets! KC7542 Grade Designed for Use in Ferrous Materials < 32 HRC Run up …
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Kennametal Combination Tools Primary Application – Combines centering, drilling, and countersinking into a single operation, increasing productivity by reducing cycle time and number of tool changes. The modular design provides flexibility to adapt the tool to varying hole geometries in small and medium lot size manufacturing. With its slim design …
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Cutting Tools Illinois aka General Cutting Tools in Chicago, Illinois has decades of experience in the machining industry to better serve those in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and across the country. We have been serving and helping customers in Chicago, Houston, San Jose, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio and many …
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