When it comes to drilling holes, the process can be simple or complex depending on the level of accuracy that is required. If you are just doing something simple like drilling a pilot hole into wood, you can usually just go for it and produce results that are clean and accurate. If you are using a milling machine to place a hole in a piece of steel or other hard material, you will need to use a few tools to get the job done right.…

A chamfer end mill is not exactly the most impressive looking cutting tool, but looks can be deceiving. Chamfer cutters are one of the most versatile milling cutters found in most shops. These tools are typically just a shank with a pointed and fluted tip, though there are some more elaborately designed chamfer tools on the market. Some tools may have flutes moving…

Carbide end mill sets are typically a range of similar end mills that can be purchased together in order to provide users with all the sizes that they will need. While this might seem like a great idea in practice, you can probably take a look at your own end mill sets and find a few that you have barely used. This is one of the most common issues with buying end mills in bulk, you might…

Buying a carbide end mill set is a great way to save money on high quality cutting tools, but there will always be a few pieces in the set that will get used over and over while others remain in their case. If you have noticed that your favorite end mills are starting to wear down, it might be time to find a replacement. Finding a replacement for one of your tools can be a tricky process…

Milling machines are powerful manufacturing tools, especially when it comes to machining custom components. One of the few downsides to these machines is the fact that they require specialized cutters in order to operate efficiently. The more tool changes that an operator has to make, the more drawn out the machining process can be. This means that it is important to use certain tools like…

Drilling can be difficult, especially when accuracy is crucial. Drill bits are designed to cut through a wide range of materials, but they have a tendency to walk off their mark, potentially damaging a workpiece. One way to get more accurate results when drilling holes with a milling machine is to use stub drills. These shorter bits are more rigid, and therefore more accurate,…

Drill bits are essential manufacturing tools that are often subjected to a lot of use and abuse. Because these cutting tools regularly have to undergo exposure to high friction forces and the heat that results, bits can wear down quickly. If you are trying to find the right drill bits for your shop, it’s worth taking the time to make sure that you are ordering your tools from a reliable drill bit…

If you have ever used a tap and die tool to produce threads on pipe or any other workpiece, you know just how frustrating the process can be. These tools are both time consuming to use and capable of jamming. This fault can potentially damage your workpiece and your tools. Luckily you can avoid all of the hassles of dealing with these tools when you thread mill pipe threads using a…

Threads are an essential part of many pieces of hardware, allowing them to be secure to surfaces or other components. When creating threads, accuracy is essential to ensure that they can find any other part with complimentary threads. There are several types of threads, and national pipe thread(NPT) has become a standard option for many applications involving pipe fittings. With a…