How to Choose Cutting Tool Grades and Geometries
A practical guide to selecting cutting tool grades and geometries based on material, machining operation, edge strength, cutting forces, wear resistance, toughness and cutting conditions.
Category: Selection Guides
Practical selection guides to help manufacturers and machine shops choose the right cutting tools, tool holders and machining solutions for their applications.
How to Choose the Right Workholding for Machining
A practical guide to choosing workholding for milling and turning based on part geometry, cutting forces, accuracy, repeatability, access, production volume and changeover requirements.
How to Choose the Right ER Collet for Machining
A practical guide to choosing ER collets by series, tool diameter, clamping range, runout, precision, material and machining application.
How to Choose the Right Threading Tool for Metalworking
A practical guide to choosing threading tools for internal and external threads, including cutting taps, forming taps, thread mills, thread turning systems and dies.
How to Choose the Right Lathe Tool Holder
A practical guide to choosing external turning holders and internal boring bars based on insert compatibility, approach angle, shank size, rigidity, overhang, clamping and machining requirements.
How to Choose the Right Turning Insert for Metalworking
A practical guide to choosing turning inserts by insert shape, positive or negative geometry, nose radius, chipbreaker, grade, workpiece material and cutting conditions.
How to Choose the Right Milling Cutter for Metalworking
A practical guide to choosing milling cutters for face milling, shoulder milling, slotting, profiling, high-feed roughing and finishing, including solid carbide, indexable and modular systems.
How to Choose the Right Tool Holder for Machining
A practical guide to choosing tool holders for CNC and manual machining, including ER and precision collet systems, side lock, milling chucks, hydraulic, shrink fit, slim holders, tapping holders and more.
How to Choose the Right Drill for Metalworking
Learn how to choose the right drill for metalworking based on hole diameter, depth, material, accuracy and machine conditions, including HSS, carbide, U drills, replaceable-head drills, spade drills, annular cutters and more.
How to Choose the Right Tap for Metalworking
Learn how to choose the right tap for through holes, blind holes, steel, stainless steel, aluminium and other metalworking applications.