Historically, the threading of holes has been a fairly straightforward operation, usually performed close to the end of a part’s machining. Once the holes had been drilled, thread taps of the ...

Single Profile Thread Mills (SPTM) thread small holes with coarse threads in tough materials — a common mold and valve-industry problem. The tools have a solid-carbide-micrograin substrate with a ...

The CoroTap® 400 is a chip-free solution for blind and through holes in aluminum applications with a stable design, offering a lower risk for breakage. Threading is often the last operation in part ...

In response to strong demand for reliable machining solutions in the aerospace industry, cutting tool and tooling system specialist Sandvik Coromant has launched new tapping and thread milling tools ...

Hargreaves explains the best way to use a hole saw. “Slow the drill as the diameter increases, keep the saw square, and clear dust regularly to avoid burning.” He adds, “Tape the face, clamp a backer, ...