Month: February 2019

Tap Strength

02/21/2019

Roll Form Tapping can increase the tensile strength of an internal thread up to twice the tensile strength of a cut thread. Carbide taps will decrease the cycle time required to thread by at least a factor of two. Fette…

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Machining Aluminum Can Be Most Cost Effective With PCD Inserts

02/06/2019

Machining Aluminum can be most cost effective with PCD inserts, however, insert cost is very high. Most Aluminum is milled and turned with carbide inserts honed for sharpness and polished to aid in chip flow. The best of both worlds…

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