Machining composites such as carbon and glass fiber are challenging due to abrasion, delamination and other issues. Diamond-coated tools with specialized geometries improve cut quality, extend tool life, and help manufacturers reduce overall machining costs.

Kennametal introduces its HPR drill, a new solid carbide drill series for cast-iron made for high-speed, high-feed precision drilling.

The MC6100 series of inserts from Mitsubishi Materials is the second generation of turning grades for steel and steel alloys that can be tricky to machine because of variations in abrasiveness, heat resistance and adhesion. Here’s what you need to know.

Finding the best wheel, pad, belt, or disc for your grinding application can be tough. These tips make it simpler.

In this episode of MSC's Tooling Up, host Toni Neary welcomes Sadler Kleve, National Account Representative for Osborn, to discuss the latest advancements in the deburring process.

New Norton RazorStar™ discs and belts enable machinists to complete grinding jobs more quickly, freeing them for other tasks and improving efficiency in a tight labor market.

In milling applications, the phrase “more is better” often—but not always—applies. Here’s what you need to know.

Kennametal is responding to higher demand for precision machining solutions from the aerospace and medical device industries with an expanding lineup of cutting tools such as micro-drills and Swiss-type turning inserts. Here’s what you need to know.

In this episode of MSC Industrial Supply’s “How To”, host Jacob Sanchez heads to the 3M Customer Abrasive Methods (CAM) Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, to explore how 3M helps manufacturers improve efficiency, safety, and quality through innovative abrasives and customized process solutions.