The Micro 100 Spring 2024 Product Catalog will feature hundreds of new products, including a significant increase to its offering of both standard-style and quick change-style tool holders. These unique additions include several Double-Ended styles: Standard Double-Ended Similar ID, Standard Double-Ended Dissimilar ID, Standard Double-Ended ER, Quick Change Double-Ended Similar ID, Quick Change Double-Ended Dissimilar ID, and Quick Change Double-Ended ER. These new Double-Ended Holders were designed to be utilized with each other to reduce set up time, and eliminate the time a machinist often ..read more

In this episode of In the Loupe TV, join the “Cutting Tool Counselor,” Don Grandt, as he dives into the exciting new tooling additions to Harvey Tool’s Spring 2024 Product Catalog. This edition features more than 700 new tools, including Harvey’s first Miniature End Mill offered with Coolant Through. In addition, new products include: Thread Milling Cutters – Single Form – ACME, Counterbores – Flat Bottom – Corner Radius, and many more! Request a Copy or Download the Spring 2024 Harvey Tool Catalog Watch More From In the Loupe TV The post In the Loupe TV: Harvey Tool’s Sp ..read more

What is a Multi-Axis Finisher? A tool that uses an extremely large radius to increase finishing performance in two different ways, depending on the needs of the machinist. Either the Multi-Axis Finisher will provide a better surface finish than a traditional Ball End Mill in the same amount of time, or will provide the same surface finish in far less time than a traditional Ball End Mill. A middle ground with improved surface finish and reduced cycle time is also easily achievable. What Are Other Names for Multi-Axis Finishers? Multi-Axis Finishers are oftentimes referred to as Barrel Cutters ..read more

A Key to Improving Surface Finish In today’s Manufacturing Industry, part finish and machining efficiency are key to a successful machine shop. It’s no surprise, therefore, that the popularity Multi-Axis Finishers has never been greater. Helical Solutions is a leader in the manufacturing of Multi-Axis Finishers, and its customers utilize this impressive tool when faced with extremely high surface finish requirements, oftentimes swapping out a traditional Ball End Mill to dramatically improve finish while minimizing cycle times. Multi-Axis Finisher Basic Principles A Multi-Axis Finisher can ..read more

In this episode of In the Loupe TV, join the “Cutting Tool Counselor,” Don Grandt, as he dives into the exciting new tooling additions to the Helical Solutions 2024 Product Catalog. Now featuring more than 10,000 high performance carbide end mills, this new edition is loaded with new tooling and even a new coating. Check it out today! Watch More From In the Loupe TV The post In the Loupe TV: Helical’s 2024 Catalog – New Product Highlights appeared first on Harvey Performance Company ..read more

In this episode of In the Loupe TV, take a deeper dive into ball nose end mills by learning all about chip thinning. In the previous episode, Don explained how you can utilize effective diameter when programming a ball nose end mill, so you can run your tooling faster and smarter. In this episode, join the “Cutting Tool Counselor,” Don Grandt, as he explains what causes chip thinning to occur when running a ball nose end mill and how you can make adjustments to achieve the best finish possible. Watch More From In the Loupe TV The post In the Loupe TV: Ball Nose End Mills & Chip Thinning ..read more

Choosing the correct tool coating is extremely important when machining highly abrasive materials like composites, graphite, aluminum alloys, and other non-ferrous materials. Proper coating selection will result in maximized tool life and a higher quality final part. When searching for a coating, it is imperative to find one that has high hardness and maintains a sharp cutting edge, like Helical Solutions’ Dplus coating. This post will explore what Dplus coating is (and isn’t), and when it might help you gain a competitive edge at the spindle. What is Helical Solutions’ Dplus Coating ..read more

A Ball Nose End Mill has a full form radius, allowing machinists to utilize the entire radius when contouring and finishing a 3D surface. When creating a surface with this tool, however, scallop marks are created and left on a part. How high these scallop marks are, and how far apart they are, will determine the overall surface finish quality of a part. Join In The Loupe TV’s “Cutting Tool Counselor,” Don Grandt, as he dives into what scallop height is and how to manipulate it so you can achieve the best finish possible with a Ball Nose End Mill. Watch More From In the Loupe TV The post In t ..read more

A CNC drill has many different features and geometries that directly impact the tool’s performance, productivity, and tool life in the specific material it’s machining. It is important to understand the different geometries of a drill to ensure you’re not only recognizing how they affect an application, but also which geometries you should be looking for when selecting your next drill. 1.    Point Angle This drill geometry refers to the angle of the cutting edge of the drill. As the point angle increases on a drill, the radial forces decrease, making the angle size a huge factor ..read more

To thank survey respondents for completing this survey, we will randomly select three respondents to receive a $500 Visa Gift Card. At Harvey Performance Company, we are committed to delivering exceptional products and services, and your perspectives play a pivotal role in shaping our future endeavors. This survey has been crafted with the intention of understanding how our brands are currently serving you, our valued customers. How to Participate All you need to do is complete the survey to enter the giveaway. Official Contest Rules Contest Dates: The contest will run from November 30, 2023 ..read more