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The performance of the drill bits depends on their design, composition and the type of material they will drill. Several factors will determine which is the most suitable drill bits according to the material, be it steel, copper, zinc, aluminum, brass, etc. This is mainly due to the characteristics that ferrous metals have, unlike non-ferrous ones.Properties of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous MetalsFerrous MetalsFerrous Metals are those that contain iron. These include stainless steel, high carbon, high …

Taps are mainly made of the following 3 materials: High Speed SteelCarbidePowdered MetalIn addition to the different materials, there are several coatings depending on what is the requirements in your application.Know which is the most suitable material for your working conditions with the following descriptions.H.S.S. TapsHigh Speed Steel (H.S.S.) has been one of the most popular types of taps because it maintains its dimensions while working with high temperatures and lots of vibrations. The …

Modular FixturesModular fixtures are ideal for temporary fastening. You can use all of the modular components for occasional jobs, or short runs or prototypes. It is also used for testing fixtures to see if they’ll have an adequate performance of the design.The components are available in standard and heavy sizes. The plates and blocks have holes at regular distances. You can use round, rectangular, square and angle plates, plus they can be used on 2 or 4 sides. Most allow JIS or DIN assemblies. …

Do you have the following problems with your carbide drill bits: Wear on the outer edges, chipping of the cutting edge or tip, tool breaking? In this article we will mention the causes of most of the problems that may occur with your drill bits. To clarify, in this article we’ll be focusing on work pieces made of metals, alloys and non-ferrous materials.We’ll see the 4 main causes for problems that you may have with your carbide drill bits. Speeds & FeedsIncompatible coolantLoose drill bit …

There are many reasons why we need to get carbide end mills similar to the once we currently use. Some times our main supplier runs out of stock and we haven’t been able to find the exact same tool with another distributor. Other times we are pressured to reduce cost on our consumables and we want to search for an alternative. Whatever the reason for looking for similar end mill, it’ll be important to take into account the following points when starting your search.If the main reason you’re look …