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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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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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KYOCERA SGS APEX User Guide

Learn to use KYOCERA SGS APEX to select cutting parameters for SGS end mills and drills. This guide walks through material and tool inputs, application overrides, cutting data, tool comparisons, and printable PDF summaries.

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Indexable vs Replaceable Tip vs Solid Carbide Drills – Which One is Best for Your Machining?

Compare indexable insert, replaceable tip, and solid carbide drills for different hole sizes, materials, and production needs. This Tips & Chips episode covers accuracy, coolant, coatings, drill margins, cost, and troubleshooting to help match the drill type to the application.

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Fix Milling Chatter: Expert Tips for Solid and Indexable Mills

Troubleshoot milling chatter with practical guidance for solid carbide and indexable mills. This Tips & Chips episode covers feeds and speeds, radial engagement, coolant delivery, tool setup, cutting geometry, and adaptive toolpaths to help identify vibration causes and improve machining stability.

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Flat Bottom Drilling Without Wandering – SGS Flat Bottom Drill

Explore SGS Hi-PerCarb 146U and 136U flat bottom drills for blind holes, cross-holes, and angled exits. This short product video introduces flat bottom geometry and internal coolant, explaining how these features support accurate drilling, chip evacuation, and cleaner finishes in challenging setups.

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3-Flute End Mills: Dominating Aluminum or Holding You Back?

Learn when a 3-flute end mill suits aluminum machining and when another flute count may work better. This Tips & Chips episode explains how chip evacuation, tool geometry, machine power, chip load, coolant and cutting strategy influence the choice.

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Are You Using the Wrong Drill Geometry? Burrs, Crooked Holes, Broken Drills

Compare standard twist, straight flute and flat-bottom carbide drills in this Tips & Chips episode. Learn how geometry affects chip evacuation, burrs, hole accuracy and tool life, and how to match the drill, setup, coolant and coating to your material and application.

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Why Babying Inconel Is Destroying Your Tools

Learn why reducing feed and hesitating in Inconel and other heat-resistant superalloys can accelerate rubbing, work hardening, and tool wear. Andy Greaves and Justin Wilkes discuss solid carbide and indexable tooling geometry, coatings, cutting strategies, and coolant practices for milling and drilling these demanding materials.

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

Are you roughing the hard way? In this video, we break down the difference between plunge milling and ramp milling, when to use each, what kind of tooling works best, and how to avoid common issues like chatter, deflection, and poor surface finish. Whether you’re working with deep pockets, tough materials like Inconel or hardened steels, or thin-wall features in mold and die work, this video shows you how to pick the right strategy to cut faster, finish cleaner, and extend tool life.

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Can One End Mill Cut Aluminum and Inconel? The Geometry Will Tell You

Can one end mill really handle both aluminum and Inconel? In this episode of Tips and Chips, we dive into why tool geometry makes or breaks your results. Learn how rake angle, flute count, and core thickness decide whether your tool cuts clean or crashes out.

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Carbide Drills Explained

Are You Using the Wrong Drill Geometry? Burrs, Crooked Holes, Broken Drills

Learn when to use standard, straight flute, or flat-bottom drills to prevent burrs, walking, chatter, and breakage while improving hole [...]
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when and when not to use 3-flute end mills when machining aluminum. Sometimes more flutes are a better option.

Do 3-Flute End Mills Really Dominate Aluminum? When They Shine and When They Don’t

Why 3-flute end mills work well in aluminum and when to consider another flute count. [...]
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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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A Legacy of Leadership: Tom Haag Receives ISA Lifetime Achievement Award

Celebrate Tom Haag’s 2026 ISA Lifetime Achievement Award. Discover his 40-year legacy of leadership and innovation at Kyocera SGS Precision [...]
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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

Stop chasing speeds and feeds. Learn how insert geometry, lead angles, and chipbreakers work together to stabilize tool life and [...]
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TW Thread Whirlers

KYOCERA Launches TW Series Thread Whirling Tools

Boost efficiency with Kyocera’s TW Series Thread Whirling Tools. Engineered for Swiss-type lathes, they deliver precision for medical bone screws [...]
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Carbide Drills Explained

Are You Using the Wrong Drill Geometry? Burrs, Crooked Holes, Broken Drills

Learn when to use standard, straight flute, or flat-bottom drills to prevent burrs, walking, chatter, and breakage while improving hole [...]
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SGS General Engineering Industry Success

General Engineering Customer Saved $9,334 with the S-Carb End Mill

Discover how KYOCERA SGS’s S-Carb end mill cut cycle time by 39% and reduced new tool costs by 32%, saving [...]
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SGS Aerospace Industry Success

Aerospace Customer Saved $51,907 with the Multi-Carb End Mill

Discover how KYOCERA SGS’s Multi-Carb end mill reduced tools required by 75% and reduced cost per part by 56%, saving [...]
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SGS Automotive Industry Success

Automotive Customer Saved $4,094 with the Hi-PerCarb 141K Drill

Discover how KYOCERA SGS’s Hi-PerCarb 141K drill cut cycle time by 44% and reduced machining costs by 44%, saving over [...]
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SGS Medical Industry Success

Medical Customer Saved $3,973 with the T-Carb End Mill

Discover how KYOCERA SGS’s T-Carb 51CR end mill reduced tools required by 29% and reduced tool changing costs by 29%, [...]
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SGS Automotive Industry Success

Automotive Customer Saved $348,448 with the H-Carb End Mill

Discover how KYOCERA SGS’s H-Carb end mill cut cycle time by 14% and reduced machining costs by 14%, saving over [...]
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