Video: Blisk Milling
The process seen here uses trochoidal tool paths and cryogenic cooling
Video: Checking Toolholder Runout
This short video explains how to check the runout on a collet chuck toolholder.
Video: Milling Inconel 718 with Cermic Inserts
Metal removal rate is high and the cut is dry. See other basic tips for milling with ceramics.
Why Y?
This toolholder takes advantage of a Swiss-type’s Y-axis motion to approach and engage the barstock from the side, which helps prevent “bird nesting.”
A Quick Way to Deburr Holes in Contoured Surfaces
This video shows a device that enables machine tools to quickly deburr both sides of through holes in elliptical and contoured surfaces.
Dapra high feed cutting 4140ph at 300-ipm.
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90-Degree Pocketing Aluminum - 0.250” DOC with Square Shoulder End Mill and XPET-ALU Inserts from Dapra
(sponsored content) This video demonstrates Dapra's 1" Square Shoulder End Mill executing a pocketing routine in aluminum.
Video: Maximizing Cutter Life
A shop owner describes his simple approach to evaluating cutting tool performance and finding the best parameters.
Video: Cryogenic Machining of Titanium
Through-tool liquid nitrogen turns the tool into a heat sink, extending tool life.
Video: Safe Shrink-Fit Has Built-in Cooling
The cycle for heating the toolholder also includes water cooling so the toolholder finishes cool.
