The Butler Tool Room

In Part 1 of our end mill series, we covered how material, flute count, geometry, and coating can help determine which end mill is right for an application. But selecting the tool is only part of the equation. How you set up and run that end mill can have just as much impact on tool life, surface finish, and cost per part. Keep Tool Length in Check It can be tempting to choose a longer end mill simply because it provides more reach. But longer isn’t always better. As too

What Is Deburring? Deburring is the process of removing small imperfections on a part known as burrs, such as tiny, raised, or sharp edges left behind after cutting, drilling, stamping, grinding, or machining. Even though burrs are often small, they can create big problems if they aren’t removed. By using deburring tools such as blades, brushes, files, countersinks, abrasive wheels, and specialty scrapers, operators can create smooth, safe, precise edges on a wide var