When a tool designer develops cutting tools, he must understand some basic principles about the allowances for detail and the cutting tool design. 1. There is a ‘golden rule’ for cutting tools: the ...

The two basic cutting tool types used in metalworking are the single-point and multi-point designs. Fundamentally, they are similar. By grouping a number of single point tools in a circular holder, ...

If the smarter machine tools now being researched could also communicate in the vernacular, here's what they could be saying to their computer numerical control (CNC) or some higher level computer on ...

Overview of Machine Tools provides an overview of the basic machine tools used in metal cutting operations. The class describes the appearance, components, and uses of lathes, mills, drill presses, ...

Hammer-down might be a subtheme at the upcoming Westec machinetool and manufacturing show set to commence March 31 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Show goers will be able to watch the production ...