Cutting Tool Basics is a technical learning center for CNC machinists, manufacturing engineers, and OEM buyers. Explore practical guides to cutting tool geometry, chip control, tool materials, edge preparation, coatings, tool wear, inspection, speeds and feeds, and application-based tool selection.
Why Custom Cutting Tools Must Be Edge Honed In custom cutting tool manufacturing, edge honing is often misunderstood. Many people think honing means making the cutting edge less sharp. In real machining, that is not the correct way to understand it. A properly edge-honed tool is usually not a “dull” tool. It is a tool […]
Technical Insight | Poor Surface Finish? Your Machining Allowance May Be Wrong In metal cutting and precision machining, surface finish, also referred to as surface roughness, has always been one of the key indicators of part quality. It affects not only the appearance of the component, but also its wear resistance, corrosion resistance, fit performance,
Explore how Aoshiji® Custom Tool dovetail cutters extend tool life and improve machining performance. Learn proven methods that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver consistent high-precision results for advanced manufacturing applications.
Discover three proven methods for machining superhard cutting tools and explore the advantages of laser processing in PCD tool manufacturing. Featuring the Aoshiji® Custom Tool PCD Keyseat Cutter with Shank, this article highlights efficiency, precision, and extended tool life for advanced machining applications.
Explore how chipbreaker geometry influences CNC cutting tool performance. Learn how optimized chipbreakers improve chip evacuation, enhance machining efficiency, and extend tool life in high-precision applications.
