The landscape of CNC manufacturing revolves around using cutting tools that offer high precision, durability, and efficiency. As a precision cutting tool manufacturer, Prima Tooling Ltd recognises the significance of having the right tools tailored to specific applications. One advanced cutting tool material that has gained significant momentum in the industry is Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD).…
The landscape of CNC manufacturing revolves around using cutting tools that offer high precision, durability, and efficiency. As a precision cutting tool manufacturer, Prima Tooling Ltd recognises the significance of having the right tools tailored to specific applications. One advanced cutting tool material that has gained significant momentum in the industry is Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD).…
When it comes to CNC machining, selecting the appropriate cutting tools is crucial to achieving optimal performance and efficiency. With a vast array of cutting tools available on the market, it is essential to consider the unique demands of your specific application and material to ensure success. This checklist outlines the 7 key factors to…
The revolutionary design of the end mill was created in the 1940s by Kenneth P. Stanback. Early on in his career he found that there was a gap in the selection of tools available for machining, leading him to dedicate countless hours perfecting the ‘constant spiral’ tapered end mill, which he promptly patented. Stanback was…
If you work in the tooling industry, or in a role where you engage in industrial milling, you’ll know all about milling cutters. But for everybody else, there’s Prima Tooling’s expert blog to help! Milling cutters are the cornerstone of machine milling, and a vital part of any milling machine. As the name implies, the…
Composite tooling is the engineering and creation of tool tips and machining parts out of composite materials, for use in the manufacture of other machine parts of components. Traditional materials used for tooling, such as steel and aluminium, can wear down quickly and thus have a short tool life, while they also cannot measure up…
Manufacturing in the aerospace industry demands exceptional standards of precision, quality, and efficiency, all of which necessitate the use of advanced manufacturing techniques and cutting-edge tools. Among various manufacturing methods, CNC machining is a prevalent choice for aerospace manufacturers due to its capacity to produce intricate components with high precision, ensure repeatability, and maintain efficiency…
Diamond machining tools are unparalleled for strength and durability. Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring material on earth, which makes it an incredible tool for industrial CNC machining. For cutting, machining and routing of wood, or composite materials. But several options are available for diamond tooling, so how can you know which offers the best…
End mills and drill bits can perform very similar tasks and, at times, their functions may look identical. But end mills and drill bits can also differ wildly in the types of machining they can carry out. The disparity between them in industrial use only widens when looking at domestic usage. Drills bits are quite…
Carbides are fascinating compounds, revered across many industries for their strength, conductivity, and versatility. Compounds are combinations of more than one element to produce a chemical compound that enjoys enhanced features when compared to its individual ingredients. Carbides are compounds formed with carbon as a main element, usually combined with a metal. There are a…
