In sync with manufacturing

Ankit Shukla presents an overview of the global machine tool market and discusses the trends and technology therein
The term ‘cutting tools’ is a general term and is used interchangeably with the term ‘machine tools-cutting tools’. These tools are used to encompass all kinds of tools used on machine tools. They can be used for cutting, forming, or finishing operations. The machine cutting tool market is composed of the following types of tools: metal cutting tools, metal forming tools and metal finishing tools..... more>>

An apt selection

Mike MacArthur describes how cutting tool selection impacts the outcome of hard metal machining
High Speed Machining (HSM) of hardened die steels should not be feared but embraced.Many people feel that hard metal machining is a black art, but with a few basic principles it is not only profitable but also a straightforward machining process. There are several components of the process, which include: The effective utilisation of the machine tool, cutting tools, tool holders and programming. If these areas are addressed correctly, hard metal machining looses its mystery and mystique and becomes a predictable process where established formulae and guidelines can be used. In this article, the focus is on the cutting tool but other areas will be addressed as well...more>>