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Before you read any further, we suggest you go back and read Part 1 of this two-part post.

Because of the popularity of BIG-PLUS, many tooling companies, without a proper license, offer what they call dual-contact tooling. But not all dual-contact is the same. Let’s tackle a few of the most common misconceptions.

Struggling to meet customer expectations, a small change made a big difference to one shop.

When it comes to boring, there are several factors that can lead to poor performance. Whether it’s long cycle times, short tool life or poor bore quality, any or all these factors may need to be addressed in order to increase productivity. Although different, these issues are often closely linked in a given application.

If your work demands accuracy or you are looking to give your 5-axis capabilities a boost, hydraulic chucks are worth considering.

Common boring mistakes that are costing you time & money—and how to fix them

Choosing the right tool for the job transforms results through higher productivity, consistent quality and greater profitability.

We’re highlighting yet another new product this week that makes high performance and precision easier.

Without the right tool holder, difficult conditions create the perfect storm for chatter, poor tool life and failing quality control molds.

If you’re looking for fast, easy return on investment, improving tool life is one of the best options a metalworking operation has.

While we specialize in holders, we do offer some specialized cutters with these materials and often get questions about PCD and CBN inserts. Here we tackle some of the most frequently asked questions.

Even the most well-planned boring process may not achieve the desired result. We’ve provided solutions to common rough boring problems to help get you back on the road to productivity.

Fine boring heads provide high-precision finishing options for many applications, however, fine boring can be a delicate operation that can go awry. Check out these troubleshooting tips.

Here are a few tool and part holding considerations for getting the most out of a mill-turn machine.

We’ve seen and heard it all when it comes to boring holes. That said, there are always a few questions that pop up over and over. From optimizing modular boring assemblies to deciding between twin boring or high-feed milling, here’s some of our best boring advice.