In the previous episode of In the Loupe TV, the “Cutting Tool Counselor,” Don Grandt, dove into what Circle Segment Cutters are (otherwise known as Multi-Axis Finishers, Conical Cutters, Barrel Cutters), and how they can save you time and money at the spindle. Although these tools are excellent for vastly improving surface finish while greatly […]
Rowley, Massachusetts, USA, and Killygarry, Cavan, IRL – Harvey Performance Company (“Harvey Performance” or the “company”), a leading provider of specialized cutting tools for precision machining applications, today announced the acquisition of ATA. Harvey Performance serves the market through industry-leading brands Harvey Tool, Helical Solutions, Micro 100, Titan USA, CoreHog, and Valor Holemaking. ATA is […]
Rowley, Massachusetts, USA, and Killygarry, Cavan, IRL – Harvey Performance Company (“Harvey Performance” or the “company”), a leading provider of specialized cutting tools for precision machining applications, today announced the acquisition of ATA. Harvey Performance serves the market through industry-leading brands Harvey Tool, Helical Solutions, Micro 100, Titan USA, CoreHog, and Valor Holemaking. ATA is […]
Using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations by Third Wave Systems’ AdvantEdge CAE product, we tested different end mill corner geometries to compare their effects on both the tool and the workpiece. We studied and compared four 4 flute tools with either a 0.010” or 0.030” radius or chamfer. All tools were tested in 304 stainless […]
In this episode of In the Loupe TV, join the “Cutting Tool Counselor,” Don Grandt, to learn all about circle segment machining. This episode dives into Helical Multi-Axis Finishers, otherwise known as circle segment cutters, conical cutters, or barrel cutters. Learn what these unique tools are, the different types of profiles they’re offered in, and how […]
Precision cutting plays a pivotal role in the manufacturing of honeycomb core. CoreHog, a leading provider of composite cutting solutions, offers two distinct styles of Honeycomb Core Finishing Tools: Traditional Finishing Core Tools and Free Cutting Tools. In this post, we explore the advantages and limitations of both Traditional Finishing Core Tools and Free Cutting […]
The Micro 100 Spring 2024 Product Catalog will feature hundreds of new products, including a significant increase to its offering of both standard-style and quick change-style tool holders. These unique additions include several Double-Ended styles: Standard Double-Ended Similar ID, Standard Double-Ended Dissimilar ID, Standard Double-Ended ER, Quick Change Double-Ended Similar ID, Quick Change Double-Ended Dissimilar […]
In this episode of In the Loupe TV, join the “Cutting Tool Counselor,” Don Grandt, as he dives into the exciting new tooling additions to Harvey Tool’s Spring 2024 Product Catalog. This edition features more than 700 new tools, including Harvey’s first Miniature End Mill offered with Coolant Through. In addition, new products include: Thread Milling Cutters […]
In this episode of In the Loupe TV, join the “Cutting Tool Counselor,” Don Grandt, as he dives into the exciting new tooling additions to the Helical Solutions 2024 Product Catalog. Now featuring more than 10,000 high performance carbide end mills, this new edition is loaded with new tooling and even a new coating. Check […]
In this episode of In the Loupe TV, take a deeper dive into ball nose end mills by learning all about chip thinning. In the previous episode, Don explained how you can utilize effective diameter when programming a ball nose end mill, so you can run your tooling faster and smarter. In this episode, join […]