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When a machining operation isn't producing the results you expect, it's easy to focus on the cutting tool, feeds and speeds, or machine parameters. But sometimes, the problem starts before the cutting tool ever touches the material. Workholding plays a major role in machining accuracy, surface finish, tool life, and overall productivity. Even with the right tooling and cutting parameters, a poorly secured workpiece can create problems throughout the entire operation. For m

When a CNC operation isn’t running the way it should, feeds and speeds or the cutting tool itself are often the first things we look at. But sometimes the problem isn’t how the chip is being made. It’s what happens to the chip after it’s made. Poor chip evacuation can lead to chips being recut, excessive heat, premature tool wear, poor surface finishes, and even tool failure. For machinists trying to improve consistency and get more life from their tooling, chip control is

Choosing the right end mill can have a major impact on tool life, part quality, and overall machining costs. But with so many combinations of flute counts, geometries, diameters, and coatings available, where do you start? The best place is with the application itself. Start With the Material Before looking at flute count or coating, consider what you’re cutting. An end mill designed for aluminum won’t necessarily perform the same way in stainless steel, titanium, or harde

Customer and Challenge Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing A leading U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-engineered medical device components partnered with Butler Bros. to reduce machining costs while maintaining the precision and quality required for implantable and minimally invasive medical devices. Operating in a highly regulated industry, the company sought a more economical tooling strategy and process improvements that would lower cost per part without compromisin

In CNC machining, band saws are primarily used for cutting raw materials into manageable sizes before they undergo further processing....

A buying guide on how to choose the right carbide insert for metalworking

Customer & Challenge: A North Carolina-based manufacturer of aerospace and defense components was struggling with their rough milling...