Despite being a softer material, graphite is actually one of the most difficult materials to machine. There are many considerations machinists need to make in terms of tooling, coolant use, and personal safety when it comes to machining graphite parts. This “In The Loupe” post will examine graphite’s material properties, the key machining techniques to consider, […]
Updated March 30, 2020 – All In-Person Events Postponed, Join The Webinar on April 7th Due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and in an effort to maintain the safety and health of all employees and attendees, all in-person High Speed Machining events have been postponed until further notice. We hope to reschedule these events […]
Harvey Performance Company is excited to announce that Machining Advisor Pro, a cutting edge resource for generating custom CNC running parameters, has been updated with new features and improvements with the release of version 1.5. Thousands of users have enjoyed the benefits of using Machining Advisor Pro (MAP) to dial in their running parameters for […]
January 7, 2020 (Rowley, MA) – Harvey Performance Company is proud to announce a new partnership with GibbsCAM, a powerful single interface CAM system developed by 3D Systems. GibbsCAM offers solutions ranging from simple 2-axis milling and turning to complex Multi-Task Machining, making them a great partner for the Harvey Performance Company family of brands. […]
Titanium is a notoriously difficult material to machine, especially in aggressive toolpaths, such as those associated with High Efficiency Milling (HEM). Helical Solutions’ new line of tooling, the HVTI-6 series of end mills, is optimized specifically for this purpose, and proven to provide 20% more tool life than a competitor’s similar tool. At face level, […]
Vero Watches was started in 2015 in Portland, Oregon by Danny Recordon and Chris Boudreaux. While out one night getting drinks, Danny and Chris started discussing a new business venture in the world of manufacturing. They mulled over a few different product ideas and found that they were most passionate about designing and manufacturing high […]
Yates Precision Manufacturing is a small machine shop located in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area that focuses primarily on job shop work in the oil and mining industry. They also recently launched a new product line of high precision safety razors, which is their first product to be developed and manufactured in-house. Yates Precision is owned […]
August 20, 2019 (Rowley, MA) – Harvey Performance Company, a leading provider of specialized cutting tools for precision machining applications, is excited to participate as a presenter at Autodesk University – Vegas 2019. This event will take place from November 18-21 in Las Vegas, NV at the Sands Convention Center. Autodesk University – Vegas is […]
When working with difficult-to-machine materials, such as Inconel, stainless steel, or hardened steels, utilizing an effective coating is important for sustaining the life of your tool and perfecting the outcome of your part. While looking for the right coating, many machinists try out several before finding a solution that works – a process that wastes […]
August 1, 2019 (Rowley, MA) – Harvey Performance Company, a leading provider of specialized cutting tools for precision machining applications, is excited to participate as a presenter at the inaugural Autodesk Fusion 360 Academy. This event will take place from August 5-7 in Portland, OR at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront. The Fusion 360 Academy […]