Conicity Technologies says correct edge prep for tool inserts (bottom) can provide better cutting than chamfered tool inserts (top). Chip flow from chamfered tools (Figure B) display an extreme change ...

Even with all of the sophisticated equipment and techniques used in today's modern industry, the basic mechanics of forming a chip remain the same. As the cutting tool engages the workpiece, the ...

Highly accurate contoured surfaces can be produced using diamond cutting tools, which are themselves extremely precise devices. The tool tip geometry can now be generated with an accuracy of a few ...