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Carbide tools are great, sometimes its good to look for alternatives like Cermet
Are You Paying Carbide Prices When You Don’t Need To?
September 23, 2026
Should you blame the tool? Ian Sandusky and Andy Greaves discuss setup, programming, speeds and feeds,...
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What Really Changes the Cut? Inside End Mill Design
September 10, 2026
Should you blame the tool? Ian Sandusky and Andy Greaves discuss setup, programming, speeds and feeds,...
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KYOCERA SGS Hi-Per Feed MS high-feed end mill machining a circular pocket
New Hi-Per Feed MS High-Feed Milling Series
August 26, 2026
Maximize metal removal and stability in stainless steel and high-temp alloys with the new KYOCERA SGS...
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The new high performance S-Carb H5 end mill for CNC milling from KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools
Introducing S-Carb H5 Aluminum Milling & Copper Alloys
August 26, 2026
Higher material removal rates, excellent surface finishes and chip control in aluminum with the new KYOCERA...
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Should you blame the tool first if an application fails? Here's how to tell
Before You Blame the Tool: What’s Really Causing Your Cutting Tool to Fail
July 29, 2026
Should you blame the tool? Ian Sandusky and Andy Greaves discuss setup, programming, speeds and feeds,...
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HRSA Quick Tips - How to get repeatable success.
Why Traditional Machining Strategies Fail in HRSA
May 22, 2026
Learn how to optimize cutting forces, toolpath selection, and edge sharpness to conquer work hardening...
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A Legacy of Leadership: Tom Haag Receives ISA Lifetime Achievement Award
April 21, 2026
Celebrate Tom Haag’s 2026 ISA Lifetime Achievement Award. Discover his 40-year legacy of leadership and...
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Insert geometry limits turning performance or can improve it when applied correctly as Justin explains in this video
Beyond the Dial: Why Geometry is the True Limit of Your Lathe
April 9, 2026
Stop chasing speeds and feeds. Learn how insert geometry, lead angles, and chipbreakers work together...
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TW Thread Whirlers
KYOCERA Launches TW Series Thread Whirling Tools
March 25, 2026
Boost efficiency with Kyocera’s TW Series Thread Whirling Tools. Engineered for Swiss-type lathes, they...
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SGS Z-Carb HPR end mill roughing a metal workpiece

Z-Carb HPR High-Performance Rougher End Mills

Discover SGS Z-Carb HPR five-flute roughing end mills. The video introduces the series for high material-removal rates, highlighting the flute design and variable indexing intended to improve productivity and suppress chatter.

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SGS H-Carb Series 77 end mill cutting a trochoidal pocket with machining parameters displayed.

H-Carb Series 77 Trochoidal Machining Demo

Watch SGS H-Carb Series 77 seven-flute end mills in a machining demonstration. The video highlights deep axial trochoidal machining and the core and flute design intended to improve rigidity, chip flow, and cutting stability.

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Jason from KYOCERA SGS beside a CNC machine with end mill flute diagrams and the text More Flutes or Fewer Flutes

Multi-Flute Tools: When to Use Them and When to Avoid

Learn when multi-flute tools can improve CNC machining productivity and when chip clearance limits their use. Jason from KYOCERA SGS explains feed rates, core rigidity, and chip evacuation, with demonstrations of 5-, 7-, and 9-flute tools cutting Inconel.

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Four SGS Z-Carb XPR solid carbide end mills beside a milling scene with extreme plunging and ramping text

One Tool, Many Applications: Introducing the Z-Carb XPR End Mill

Discover the SGS Z-Carb XPR end mill for plunging, extreme ramping and other demanding milling operations. Explore its variable helix, rake and flute indexing, designed to support chip evacuation and finishes while reducing tool changes, downtime and tooling inventory.

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Uwe presenting micro tools beside drill, router and end mill displays at the KYOCERA SGS booth at IMTS 2024

SGS Micro Tools at IMTS

Explore precision micro tooling with Uwe at IMTS 2024. Discover the range of tools for drilling, end milling, routing and countersinking, along with PCB solutions designed to help customers improve productivity in demanding small-tool applications.

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Tom Haag at IMTS 2024 beside SGS solid carbide drill displays at the KYOCERA SGS booth

KSPT’s Tom Haag at IMTS

Join Tom Haag at IMTS 2024 as he reflects on 20 exhibitions and KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools’ commitment to solving machining challenges. Hear how the team helps shops pursue tighter tolerances, better finishes, shorter cycle times, and productivity when machining exotic materials.

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SGS Z-Carb XPR end mill machining a 4140 steel pocket with cutting parameters shown beside the machine

Z-Carb XPR in Action: Milling, Ramping and Plunging

Watch the SGS Z-Carb XPR end mill rough, finish, ramp, pocket, slot, and plunge in 4140 steel. The demonstration shows cutting parameters for multiple operations and explains how its variable geometry and wiper flats support the machining process.

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Aerial view of rooftop solar panels at KYOCERA SGS with corporate responsibility text

KYOCERA SGS Solar Installation with Hello Sunray

See KYOCERA SGS’s rooftop solar installation in northeastern Ohio, completed with Hello Sunray. The video highlights the project, the partnership, and its role in the company’s renewable-energy and sustainability efforts.

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SGS and KYOCERA presenters holding a machined part and milling cutter beside Essentials of Chip Evacuation text

How to Improve Your Chip Evacuation Strategy

Improve chip evacuation by recognizing poor chip control and matching machining strategies to the workpiece material. This Tips & Chips episode covers speeds and feeds, coolant delivery, tool coatings, and chip-management techniques for CNC machining.

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Maximize Your Milling with the Right Cutter

We’re pulling back the curtain on three essential milling cutters—90-degree, 45-degree, and high-feed mills—to help you discover which tool can [...]
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KGZ indexable insert for small part machining

KYOCERA Launches KGZ Precision Cut-Off Solutions

The KGZ series cut-off system is a cutting-edge solution designed specifically for the challenges of small parts machining with enhanced [...]
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XPR in action cutting 4140

Announcing the New Z-Carb XPR End Mill – One Tool, Many Applications

Unveiling the new Z-Carb XPR high performance end mill line with extreme plunging, ramping, and more! [...]
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Welcome to the Kyocera SGS Precision Tool Group Team

New Leaders and Experts Join The KSPT Group

At the KSPT Group we're excited to introduce five new team members who are here to enhance our support and [...]
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When to Use More Flutes: The Machining Labyrinth

Choosing the right tool can sometimes feel like navigating a complex maze. When should you use an end mill with [...]
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PR20 Series insert coating technology for indexable grooving tools for steel, stainless, and cast iron.

Next-Generation PR20 Series Insert Coating Technology for Grooving Applications

Introducing the groundbreaking PR20 Series insert coating technology for indexable grooving tools, designed specifically for machining steel, stainless steel, and [...]
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Navigating the Mysteries of Speed and Feed

This article delves into setting speed and feed, providing CNC machinists with a detailed exploration of how to balance these [...]
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Maximizing Tool Life -12 Strategies

Premature tool wear is a common and challenging issue faced by machinists. Here are 12 strategies machinists can take to [...]
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Up close image of the MB45 in a CNC Machine over a finished surface

New 45 Degree Milling Series Engineered for Durability and Versatility

KYOCERA's MB45 Milling Series revolutionizes general milling with economical 8-edge inserts and an innovative helical body design for superior durability [...]
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SGS General Engineering Industry Success

General Engineering Customer Saved $57,667 with the H-Carb End Mill

Discover how KYOCERA SGS’s H-Carb Series 77 end mill cut cycle time by 70% and reduced cost per part by [...]
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On tool opposite materials?

Can One End Mill Cut Both Aluminum and Inconel?

Machining aluminum or Inconel? Learn why tools fail, how to prevent chatter, and what geometry and strategy make the difference. [...]
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insert driver speeding up how you install inserts

Do Insert Changes Take Too Long? KYOCERA’s DTD500 Speeds Up the Process

Speed up insert changes with the KYOCERA DTD500 Electric Torque Insert Driver—fast, precise, and no manual wrench needed. [...]
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MD90 Action

KYOCERA Launches MD90 Fine Pitch Cutters for Aluminum

KYOCERA’s MD90 fine pitch cutters deliver high-speed, stable aluminum machining with excellent finish and productivity. [...]
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KYOCERA KBN015 CBN insert performing hard turning on steel, showing stable cutting action and smooth finish.

KYOCERA Releases KBN015 CBN Grade for Continuous to Interrupted Hard Turning

KYOCERA’s new KBN015 CBN grade delivers wear resistance, stability, and long tool life for continuous to interrupted hard turning. [...]
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KYOCERA Releases CA410K/CA415K CVD Cast Iron Grades

KYOCERA’s new CA410K/CA415K CVD grades deliver superior wear resistance, stability, and chipbreaker options for cast iron machining [...]
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Tom Haag retires

Leadership Succession as Tom Haag Retires

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools announces a leadership transition as longtime president Tom Haag retires, marking a new chapter for the [...]
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Kyocera Hardcoating offering PVD coatings launches new website offering solutions for firearm, medical, manufacturing, aerospace, mold and die, to name a few.

KYOCERA Hardcoating Site Updated with New Features & Tools

Discover the redesigned Kyocera Hardcoating website, selection tools, prep guides, and an online quote request form. [...]
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What is plunge and ramp milling in cnc milling?

Plunge Milling vs. Ramp Milling: Which Strategy Should You Really Be Using?

Learn when to use plunge milling vs. ramp milling, how to pick the right tool, and strategies to reduce chatter, [...]
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