Driving the Tap | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBAug 1, 1995 · Through-hole tapping: Turn the machine spindle at the required cutting speed. Set the machine feed at about 95% of the tap lead. Feed the tap into the drilled hole. When the tap reaches the desired depth, reverse the machine spindle (don’t dwell). Retract the tool from the hole at about 95% of the tap lead.
Metalworking's Leading Publication | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEB4 days ago · Don't miss out on staying ahead of the curve—subscribe now! Cutting Tool Engineering is your one-stop shop for everything related to metalworking and machining. Browse our extensive directory of manufacturers, distributors, and machine shops to find the right partners for your project. Gain valuable …
Understanding the Identification System for Indexable Inserts
WEBOct 1, 2014 · According to ANSI B212.4-2002 standard, identification of the indexable insert includes 10 positions denoted by a capital letter. Each position (from 1 to 10) defines a characteristic of the insert in the following order: – Shape; – Clearance; – Tolerance class; – Type; – Size; – Thickness; – Cutting-point configuration;
Understanding cutting equations | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBJul 1, 2014 · The following equation is used to calculate spindle speed: rpm = sfm ÷ diameter × 3.82, where diameter is the cutting tool diameter or the part diameter on a lathe in inches, and 3.82 is a constant that comes from an algebraic simplifica-tion of the more complex formula: rpm = (sfm × 12) ÷ (diameter × π). You can play around with this ...
Hertel Metalworking Products | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBApr 1, 2015 · 800-645-7270. Fax. 800-255-5067. View Website. Send Email. View Buyers Guide. April 01, 2015. MSC Industrial Supply Co. is significantly expanding its Hertel line of metalworking products. This expanded offering features a wide range of new tools, including material-specific turning insert grades, spotting drills, combined drill and countersink ...
Hot trends in cutting tools | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBAug 27, 2021 · Hot trends in cutting tools. Author Cutting Tool Engineering. Published. August 27, 2021 - 06:30am. Fast, flexible custom tooling, easy access to tool data through cloud technology and automation are some of the technologies driving tool production processes, according to a recent discussion between two industry executives.
Honing Comes Full Circle | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBHoning Comes Full Circle. Author Guy Carmichael. Published. April 01, 1995 - 11:00am. When Joseph Sunnen first envisioned the modern honing process at the turn of the century, he saw it as a surface-finishing operation. Over the course of its evolution, however, honing has become a material-removal process used by machinists as a corrective for ...
Calculated forces when turning | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBFeb 1, 2013 · About the Authors: Edmund Isakov (pictured), Ph.D., is a consultant, writer and frequent CTE contributor. He is the author of the books “Mechanical Properties of Work Materials” (Modern Machine Shop Publications, 2000); “Engineering Formulas for Metalcutting” (Industrial Press, 2004); “Cutting Data for Turning of Steel” (Industrial Press, 2009); the CD-ROM “International System ...
Flat stones for fine finishing | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBJan 10, 2018 · They are also used for removing small nicks and bruises from machine tool tables and accessories like parallels and vise jaws. In addition, flat stones can be carefully applied to detect and remove burrs and dings from male tapers, such as the ones on toolholders and spindles. Figure 1. A common application …
Selecting Coolants: Why and How | Cutting Tool Engineering
WEBOct 1, 1995 · Selecting Coolants: Why and How. Author William Sluhan. Published. October 01, 1995 - 12:00pm. Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of columns on coolant-management issues written by William Sluhan, chairman of the board of directors and CEO of Master Chemical Corp., Perrysburg, Ohio. Mr. …