10/26/2022
Holemaking is the most common of all machining operations. It's also one of the more challenging. Without the right cutting tool, productivity and part quality will suffer while manufacturing costs soar. Here are some tips on avoiding these problems and selecting the right tool for the job.- Machinist's Guide: Why Bi-Metal Holesaws Aren't Always the Best Option for Drilling HolesHolemaking is the most common of all machining operations. It's also one of the more challenging. Without the right cutting tool, productivity and part quality will suffer while manufacturing costs soar. Here are some tips on avoiding these problems and selecting the right tool for the job.
- Buying Guide: Unraveling the Why and How of Flat Bottom Drilling
10/12/2022
Flat bottom holes are a common feature in a variety of machined parts. Unfortunately, accurately and efficiently machining them can be pretty challenging. Many machinists attempt to tackle this problem with hand-ground drill bits or end mills, with mixed results. The best solution in most cases is to leverage a KTFS-style or comparable high-quality drill bit designed specifically for flat bottom drilling.Flat bottom holes are a common feature in a variety of machined parts. Unfortunately, accurately and efficiently machining them can be pretty challenging. Many machinists attempt to tackle this problem with hand-ground drill bits or end mills, with mixed results. The best solution in most cases is to leverage a KTFS-style or comparable high-quality drill bit designed specifically for flat bottom drilling. - Buying Guide: Selecting Carbide Inserts for Metalworking
11/04/2022
Indexable turning, milling, and drilling tools are often the best choice for productive, cost-effective machining. Learn more about carbide inserts, and how to buy the right carbide inserts online.Indexable turning, milling, and drilling tools are often the best choice for productive, cost-effective machining. Learn more about carbide inserts, and how to buy the right carbide inserts online. - Machining Guide: Tungsten Carbide vs. Cobalt Drill Bits
09/20/2022
Carbide, cobalt, high-speed steel (HSS)—there's no shortage of high-quality drill bits available, but which one is best for your application?Carbide, cobalt, high-speed steel (HSS)—there's no shortage of high-quality drill bits available, but which one is best for your application? - How to Choose the Right Carbide Drill Bit
09/14/2022
On the fence over what drill bit is right for your machining application? The chances are excellent that one made of solid carbide will offer the most accurate, cost-effective, and productive holemaking solution available.On the fence over what drill bit is right for your machining application? The chances are excellent that one made of solid carbide will offer the most accurate, cost-effective, and productive holemaking solution available. - Drill Bits for Stainless Steel – Kennametal Buying Guide
08/03/2023
Looking for the best drill bits for stainless steel? Learn how to choose the right drill bits and keep them maintained for optimal holemaking operations.Looking for the best drill bits for stainless steel? Learn how to choose the right drill bits and keep them maintained for optimal holemaking operations. - Different Types of Thread Taps
04/27/2023
Learn about the different types of thread taps and how to choose the right one for your operation. Discover basic tips for using thread taps effectively.Learn about the different types of thread taps and how to choose the right one for your operation. Discover basic tips for using thread taps effectively. - Cutting Fluid Tips for CNC Drilling
09/07/2022
Holemaking is challenging work. This article provides some CNC coolant application tips for making drilling operations easy and productive.Holemaking is challenging work. This article provides some CNC coolant application tips for making drilling operations easy and productive. - Buying Guide: Composite Materials Machining Solutions
06/24/2024
When manufacturing composite materials, it is crucial to use top-notch equipment and techniques. Shop Kennametal's specialized tooling for composites now.When manufacturing composite materials, it is crucial to use top-notch equipment and techniques. Shop Kennametal's specialized tooling for composites now. - Machining Guide: Thread Milling vs. Tapping
11/09/2022
Most internal screw threads are produced using tapping or thread milling. Tapping is easily the oldest and most mature of these machining technologies and can quickly cut or form high-quality threads. But as many machine shops have discovered, the relative newcomer thread milling is often more cost-effective and efficient. This article discusses when to use one method over the other and offers a few tips on each.Most internal screw threads are produced using tapping or thread milling. Tapping is easily the oldest and most mature of these machining technologies and can quickly cut or form high-quality threads. But as many machine shops have discovered, the relative newcomer thread milling is often more cost-effective and efficient. This article discusses when to use one method over the other and offers a few tips on each. - PCD Tool Reconditioning by Kennametal: Extend the Life of Your Tools
10/12/2023
PCD tools are used for their exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and durability. Explore PCD tool reconditioning benefits and how to extend their life.PCD tools are used for their exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and durability. Explore PCD tool reconditioning benefits and how to extend their life. - KenTIP™ FS: When Power Meets FlexibilityLearn more about the intelligent interface & features that enables the KenTIP FS modular drill to match the productivity of solid carbide drills with Kennametal engineers Steve George & Danny Davis.Learn more about the intelligent interface & features that enables the KenTIP FS modular drill to match the productivity of solid carbide drills with Kennametal engineers Steve George & Danny Davis.