Today I am going to explain the threading insert nomenclature which are used for threading on cnc machines. Of course there are plenty of different types of threading inserts and the…

Kyocera Cutting Tools and Inserts Catalog can be freely downloaded from Kyocera website http://americas.kyocera.com/kicc/cuttingtools/catalog.html. Following Kyocera catalogs are available, 2013 Milling Catalog 2012-2013 Turning Catalog 2013 Drilling Catalog You might…

Here are cnc tool selection tips from a cnc machinist which will help you in cnc tool selection for your components in cnc machine workshop. Tool Selection for cnc machining…

The first letter in general turning insert nomenclature tells us about the general turning insert shape, turning inserts shape codes are like C, D, K, R, S, T, V, W. Most of these codes surely express the turning insert shape like

The fourth letter of general turning insert nomenclature tells us about the turning insert hole shape and chip breaker type.

Carbide inserts are designed in many different shapes/sizes to work their best in a variety of materials while machining, based on their insert strength. The basic shapes listed from strongest to…

In cnc lathe machine workshop undoubtedly you will see most of the component assignments with some kind of threading like internal threading, external threading, tapping etc. Of course threading on a…

Sandvik Coromant’s new CoroDrill 870 with exchangeable tip now relieves cnc machinists from big worries. Secure, high-precision interface between drill body and tip for extra stability for high accuracy. CoroDrill…

Sandvik Coromant Insert Identifier App for iPhone, Android and blackberry helps you find which Sandvik Coromant solution is equivalent to the insert you currently use. It will guide you when you…

Sandvik Coromant Online Product Catalogue is just not an online tooling and insert related data but it is more than that. Sandvik Coromant Online Catalogue website also has Free Feed,…

Fanuc G76 Thread Cycle for Dummies explains Fanuc G76 threading cycle briefly. Fanuc G76 gives cnc machinist full control over thread turning. Fanuc G76 threading cycle has multiple parameters but the same…

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Yesterday I posted about General Turning Insert Nomenclature . I have used multiple turning insert in the cnc workshop. With the passage of time in the cnc workshop the turning insert…

These are the turning insert tolerances in different insert sizes, like the tolerance in turning insert length, height etc. I personally think that they are not of any use for a cnc machinist, because theses tolerances are minor.

General turning inserts come in variety of shapes and sizes. One thing is important to remember and understand is that every turning insert has a nomenclature associated with it. These general turning inserts nomenclature tells us lot about these general turning inserts.The turning inserts nomenclature is a list of some letters and numbers, but lot more data is hidden inside them.

A simple cnc lathe programming example. This cnc programming example will show how to program contours like chamfer taper grooves and arc. This cnc program will use two tools for…

The Click-Change tool holder allows insert changes in just 5 seconds with the push of a button. Its cam-actuated lever provides a uniform insert clamping pressure of 8,000 psi. You are working…

The following image is taken from Sandvik Coromant Turning Tools – General Turning Catalogue. The chart given below shows Feed & Cut Depth for Finish to Rough Machining Sandvik Coromant…

Yes of course, Insert DCMT comes in variety of cutting radius to suit every ones needs. I like DCMT 11T308 and try to use it where ever possible because of…

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Following cnc programming code shows the use of G72 bolt hole along an angle. As the names states G72 G-code makes it very easy to drill/bore/tap evenly spaced hole along…

The Seco MDT (Multi Directional Turning) system uses single toolholder and insert for turning, profiling, and grooving in both axial and radial directions. For complex components with many grooves and profiles,…

CNC machines are used for continuous and accurate job production. So to keep this a continuous process some sophisticated tooling is used like tools with the Inserts. The machining with…

Sandvik Coromant is the world leading provider of metal cutting tools, tooling solutions to the metalworking industry. Sandvik Coromant has 8,000 employees and is represented in 130 countries. Sandvik Coromant offers world…

Kyocera is a leading global manufacturer of industrial cutting tools with a diversified product line for Turning Milling Drilling Threading Grooving Boring ContentsKyocera General Catalog 2011 – 2012 (English Version)Contents Kyocera General…

The most popular turning insert in the industry is the 80 degree diamond (CNMG insert). Known for its balance of versatility and edge strength it is usually the first choice…