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Runout is one of the sneakier issues machinists and tool managers must deal with. It’s almost impossible to recognize in-process and difficult to diagnose after the fact. We identify potential sources.

Choosing the right tool holder for the right work is clearly of critical importance to successful metalworking performances.

We break down different styles of small HSK holders available, as well as the suppliers who offer each type.

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

Purchasing an offline tool presetter for the first time can be daunting.

Over the last couple of decades, digitization has increasingly crept into our lives. In the metalworking world it’s undeniable. Digital boring heads have emerged as indispensable time-saving and quality-ensuring tools in machine shops.

If you’re looking for ways to improve productivity with micro cutting tools, here’s what you need to know.

You don’t have to reorganize your shop, reinvent your processes or invest in expensive machinery to eliminate inefficiencies.

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

Accurate offsets and workpiece reference points are critical to effective setups and first-part accuracy. Taking a manual approach or attempting to verify these in the machine without the right measuring devices can be a delicate and time-consuming process.

Using helical interpolation to open holes is common practice. And in shallow holes or one-off projects, it’s a fine choice.

Machining vibration disrupts efficiency, reduces tool life and damages part finishes. Solving it isn’t easy as causes are varied and interconnected. Discover strategies to tackle vibration for better results.

Do you want to make setup time more productive and reduce cost? Read on to learn tips on getting accurate setups done faster.

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

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.