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The Importance of Tool Maintenance for CNC Machining: Ensuring Peak Performance and Longevity

Aug 22, 2023Gavin PedleyUncategorised

As a manufacturer relying on CNC machining for producing various products, the importance of maintaining your precision cutting tools cannot be overstated. Proper tool maintenance plays a crucial role in ensuring peak performance, maximising tool life, and optimising overall manufacturing efficiency. From PCD (polycrystalline diamond) and TCT (tungsten carbide-tipped) to solid carbide and HSS (high-speed…

Navigating the World of Foam Cutting: Effective Tools and Techniques for CNC Machining

Aug 15, 2023Gavin PedleyUncategorised

Foam materials have become increasingly popular across various industries, including furniture, packaging, automotive, and aerospace, thanks to their lightweight, flexible, and impact-absorbing properties. As a result, there is a growing need for efficient foam cutting processes capable of providing precise and cost-effective results. CNC machining, with its advanced capabilities and versatility, is an ideal solution…

CNC Machining in the Aerospace Industry: Precision Cutting Tools for Improving Efficiency

Aug 15, 2023DebraUncategorised

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…

Optimising Wood CNC Machining: A Guide to Cutting Tool Selection and Best Practices

Aug 8, 2023Gavin PedleyUncategorised

Woodworking has always been an essential part of the manufacturing industry, with an array of products ranging from furniture, construction elements, consumer goods, to bespoke artistic creations. Yet, as demands for customisation, precision, and efficiency continue to rise, CNC machining has rapidly emerged as a vital solution for modern woodworking applications. By leveraging the advances…

Mastering Aluminium Machining: CNC Cutting Tools, Techniques, and Optimisation Strategies

Aug 8, 2023Gavin PedleyUncategorised

The metalworking industry is experiencing a paradigm shift driven by increasing demands for customisation, precision, and efficiency in metal fabrication, shaping, and finishing. As a response to these evolving needs, manufacturers have turned to CNC machining, a versatile and powerful solution for unlocking new levels of productivity, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in metalworking operations. With the…

Pre milling Tools for Edgebanders

Aug 3, 2023Mark CUncategorised

Pre milling features are more common on smaller edge banders now, rather than just on higher production machines. Pre milling encounters two counter rotating cutter blocks which are manufactured to mill the edge of the workpiece prior to adding the edge banding material. The PCD cutter blocks are set up to mill a specific amount…

Is Diamond (PCD) best for CNC Tooling Tips?

Aug 2, 2023DebraUncategorised

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 vs Drill Bits

Aug 1, 2023DebraUncategorised

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…

Guide to Joining Bits

Jul 31, 2023Mark CUncategorised

Guide to joining bits, understanding how and why joining bits are used can help you feel confident that you are selecting the best CNC Router Cutter from our extensive selection, whether you’re searching for flair or simplicity. In order to consistently produce sturdy, snug joints, joining bits are a subclass of router bits used for…

What is Carbide?

Jul 29, 2023DebraUncategorised

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…