TechTalk

Boring Bars

The Complete Guide to CNC Tool Holders: How to Choose the Right Indexable Tooling

August 11, 2026

The tool holder is the foundation of every turning operation. Clamping systems, ANSI designations, insert shapes, boring bar overhang rules,...

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End Mills

Solid Carbide vs. HSS End Mills: Which Should You Actually Run?

August 04, 2026

Carbide wins on speed, heat resistance, and rigidity. HSS wins in toughness and forgiveness. A machinist's guide to choosing based...

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aluminum

Ferrous vs. Non-Ferrous: Which Tool Wins?

May 26, 2026

Material properties drive tooling strategy. Learn how ferrous and non-ferrous metals differ and how to select geometry, coating, and parameters...

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AlCrN

Common Cutting Tool Coatings: A Practical Selection Guide

April 28, 2026

From TiN to CVD diamond: what each cutting tool coating does best, where it fails, and how to choose based...

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