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One of the great benefits of solid round cutting tools is the ability to resharpen them after heavy use. Done right it’s like having a cat with nine lives: Dull…then like new. Dull again…and like new again. And since the cost to recondition solid tools is generally lower than the cost to replace them, there’s an economic benefit. The question then becomes what’s the best way to achieve the greatest possible benefit?

In a perfect CNC world, the first part is always a good one. There’s no need for extra blanks or barstock. Setup times are only as long as is needed to swap out a few tools and load a new program. There’s never a crash, never the need to reprogram an inefficient bit of code. The operator just pushes the green button and out pops a finished workpiece minutes or hours later.

Advanced toolholding and workholding devices offer gripping prowess—and sometimes more

Engineering chip and chip formation lead to quality results.

An examination of what's driving growth in tooling and workholding.

Should you coat in-house? Factors to consider include costs, supply chain issues and the ability to make proprietary coatings.

As demand increased, STOBER engineers saw the need for greater flexibility and increased production, while at the same time maintaining the required precision.

Mikron Tool expands its CrazyMill Cool P&S milling cutter family

Here’s how leading cutting tool manufacturers describe the pros and cons of standard vs. custom cutting tools.

The right tooling can have a profound effect on a shop’s competitiveness and future growth.