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Italian-made live tool holders in stock in Alberta at up to 44 % off until December 31, 2026: BMT65, Nakamura BMT65, Okuma BMT60 and Haas VDI40, angled and straight, all ER32. Limited to the units on hand.
Until December 31, 2026 we are clearing selected EASYCUT coolants, cutting oils, honing oil and way oil in pails, drums and totes at prices close to cost. Limited quantities, order online while stock lasts.
No catalogue insert fits? One real order for two special grooving inserts, from dimensioned photos to delivery, and what we need to quote yours.
Every spark in sinker EDM passes through the oil. What the dielectric does at each stage, and which problems start there.
Lower torque means better lubrication. Three EASYCUT coolants, one tapping test in aluminum, and what the difference costs per gallon.
A map of the tooling a CNC lathe actually needs — chucks, live centres, static and driven holders, inserts and the accessories that make them fit.
The three lathe turret interfaces compared: VDI, BOT and BMT, what the size numbers mean, and why two turrets marked BMT60 will not take the same block.
How honing finishes the bore of a tube or cylinder, where Canada's oil and gas sector relies on it, and why the honing oil matters.
This guide explains common issues in gun drilling like overheating, chip packing, and tool wear, and how to solve them through proper pressure, flow, and lubricant selection
Material first, then diameter, flutes, profile and reach — the order we use when a customer asks us to pick an end mill.
A customer's Autostrong N212 died on a 30-year-old Okuma — and behind the spindle sat a drawtube assembly that appears in no manual. What it took to fit a modern chuck to it.
Discover our guide to milling tool holders, exploring various standards like CAT, BT, DIN, and HSK, along with popular types such as ER collet chucks, endmill chucks, and shrink-fit holders.
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In the world of CNC machining, turning inserts play a crucial role in shaping and finishing materials with precision.
Turning inserts are small, replaceable cutting tools used in machining to shape workpieces on a lathe or turning CNC machine. Made from materials like carbide and ceramics, they withstand high temperatures and wear.