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Poll Headline:
Do You Know When It's Time to Optimize or Replace Your Tools?

Posted Dec. 09, 2021

It’s essential for machine shops to know when to replace their cutting tools, and what to replace them with.

Tool damage that would usually set off alarm bells in a production shop are sometimes overlooked or misunderstood.

Subpar tools can result in waste and lost time.

What strategies or technologies are you using to ensure your tools are in the best shape possible? Share your insights in our poll below.

What are you doing to keep your cutting tools in the best condition possible?

Keeping up with the latest technologies from cutting tool manufacturers

Making sure we apply the appropriate feeds and speeds during operations

17%

Using the appropriate cutting tools for each job

50%

Spending a bit more money for coated (and potentially more durable) tools

33%

Using shutdowns or slower periods to perform routine toolholder maintenance and evaluate tool cribs

Total votes: 6

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