Knowledge Center Articles

Abrasive products are generally categorized into two main groups: bonded abrasives and coated abrasives. However, there’s a third category in the abrasives market that serves a specialized function of preparing and applying the final surface finish. At Norton | Saint-Gobain, this category is known as ‘non-woven’ abrasives.

ISCAR offers a unique technical solution for high cutting speeds on problematic materials, combined with powerful chip control — a solution integrating JHP with CAMFIX shanks that provides modularity and high-performance grooving and turning.

Metalworking fluids (MWFs), including coolants, lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, and cleaners, are used in machining and grinding operations to remove chips from the cutting zone, improve surface finishes, and promote or improve tool life. Choosing the right metalworking fluid can double tool life and improve the performance of metalworking machines.

The LOGIQ-F-GRIP features unique patented captive adapters for quad shaped patented 2 pocket adapters and offers a vibration-free parting system for large diameters.

ISCAR’s Jet High Pressure (JHP) coolant tooling—particularly its JETCUT product lines—drastically improves turning applications involving the use of coolant.

ISCAR JETCUT tools offer the ultimate solution for utilizing high pressure coolant (HPC) in a multitude of turning operations.

Chips are an inevitable part of machining, but if not managed properly, they can cause tool damage, poor finishes, and serious safety risks. In this episode of How To from MSC Industrial Supply, host Jacob Sanchez visits Mitsubishi Materials USA’s Machining Technology and Education Center (MTEC) to learn how to safely manage your chips across turning, milling, and drilling operations.

GOmill PRO is the go-to choice solid carbide end mill lineup for small to medium sized shops working in the general engineering, transportation, energy or medical industries and seeking versatility and cost efficiency when cutting steels, stainless steels and cast iron.

Key factors to consider when selecting, maintaining and troubleshooting cutting fluids for aluminum machining.

In this episode of Tooling Up from MSC Industrial Supply, host Toni Neary welcomes Charles Cable, Activation Marketer for Castings and Forgings at 3M, to talk about how 3M’s latest abrasive technologies—Cubitron™ 3, Scotch-Brite™, and Trizact™—are driving new levels of efficiency, consistency, and cost savings in metal fabrication.

Experts at Lenox say extending bandsaw blade life is all about fundamentals, including proper break-in, the right speed and feed settings, clean lubrication and consistent maintenance.

Insufficient machine or process stability causes poor tool life and inconsistent workpiece quality. The Seco JSE510 solid end mills can increase milling security and tool life thanks to its irregular tooth pitch, progressive helix, and optimized flute configurations.