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The Days of Slotting Dread Are Over

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Slotting has never been faster, easier and more accurate. If you’ve ever struggled with inserts coming loose during a slotting operation, keep reading. How about inconsistent slot widths, fumbling with awkward screws and inserts on a slotting cutter, or having to use a piece of shim stock to pry wedged chips from deep inside a slotted workpiece? These are just a few of the problems machinists face when trying to cut narrow slots and grooves, but thanks to the newly introduced Kennametal Narrow Slotting (KNS) cutter, the days of “slotting dread” are over.

Additive Manufacturing

The Latest Tools and Techniques in Metal 3D Printing

Metal 3D printing has become a viable option for more manufacturers, thanks to improvements in mechanics and materials and new approaches to design and production. Here are the latest tools and techniques.

Metalworking

Toolholder Balancing in Manufacturing: G2.5 vs. G6.3

As spindle speeds grow ever higher, and tolerances tighter, toolholder balancing has become a necessity for modern manufacturers. Explore two common balancing grades, G2.5 and G6.3.

Metalworking

Tools and Tips to Tackle Inconel Machining—And Come Out on Top

Work hardening, built-up-edge, chipping and downright destruction of cutting tools are among the challenges involved in machining Inconel, a common but misunderstood alloy. Here are some tips on how to avoid them.

Metalworking

Turn It Up: Taking Advantage of Indexable Tools

Not only are indexable carbide cutting tools more cost-effective than their old-fashioned alternatives while also reducing CNC machine downtime and producing far more parts per shift, they’re also improving constantly. Here’s what you need to know.

Machining

Understanding the Benefits of Circle Segment Cutters

For manufacturers willing to make the investment, circle segment cutting can reduce cycle times and increase tool life of certain CNC jobs. Here’s what you need to know.

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