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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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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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Jason from KYOCERA holds a milling cutter beside the question Is the wrong speed and feed killing your tool

Is Speed and Feed Killing Your Tooling?

Explore how speed and feed settings influence heat, cutting load, and tool wear in CNC machining. This Tips & Chips episode explains the fundamentals, demonstrates the effects of changing parameters, and helps you find a balance between tool life and productivity.

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You’re Scrapping Turning Parts… It’s NOT Speeds & Feeds

Learn how turning insert shape, rake, lead angle, nose radius, and wiper geometry interact to affect cutting forces, chip control, tool life, and surface finish. Justin Wilkes explains how to match these choices to your application when adjusting speeds and feeds does not resolve performance problems.

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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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KYOCERA presenter holding an indexable milling cutter beside text comparing 45°, 90°, and high-feed cutters

90°, 45°, or High Feed? Choose the Right Milling Cutter

Compare 90° cutters, 45° face mills, and high-feed mills to understand which fits your machining operation. Justin Wilkes explains how to choose a milling cutter for facing, roughing, and other applications in this Tips & Chips episode.

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KYOCERA presenter beside a CNC machine with the text Are Wiper Flats Key to Better Finishes?

Are Wiper Flats Key to Better Finishes?

Learn how wiper inserts affect surface finish and feed rates in turning and milling. Justin Wilks explains their advantages and limitations, including cutting pressure, heat, and chatter, then compares machined surfaces produced with standard and wiper inserts.

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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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Two KYOCERA and SGS presenters holding drilling tools beside Choosing the Right Drill Type text

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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End mill cutting aluminum beside the question “Why 3 flutes in aluminum?”

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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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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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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Steel turning on a lathe with indexable tooling

Finishing Steel Faster: Cermet vs. Carbide, Uncoated vs. Coated

In the realm of manufacturing, is subtractive machining with computer-aided design (CNC) a declining industry? [...]
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New SGS Website

KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools Announces a New Website

KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools is proud to introduce a brand-new website, designed to provide an enhanced experience and valuable resources [...]
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H-Carb End Mill

KYOCERA SGS Expands H-Carb High-Performance Milling Line​

KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools announces a new expansion to the H-Carb seven-flute high-efficiency end mill series with an array of [...]
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CA115P/CA125P Action Image

Raising the Bar in Steel Turning with Next-Gen CVD Coating

Kyocera is proud to announce the release of the new CA115P/CA125P next-gen CVD coated carbide, a cutting-edge solution for steel [...]
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Z-Carb HPR in action cutting steel

Line Expansion: Z-Carb HPR High-Performance Rougher End Mills

To meet customer demands, KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools has expanded the popular Z-Carb HPR highperformance five-flute end mill line with [...]
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PR115S/PR120S series turning steel on a cnc lathe

New PVD Coating Technology for Turning Heat-Resistant Alloys

Kyocera is excited to unveil the PR115S/PR120S series, a comprehensive solution designed to tackle challenges head-on. With outstanding heat resistance, [...]
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Kyocera's MFH mini milling tool in action

PR18: Next-Gen PVD Milling Technology

Kyocera introduces the PR18 Series, an innovative lineup of indexable milling inserts meticulously crafted to elevate the user’s machining experience [...]
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New lab for KYOCERA SGS PCB

New PCB Lab Partnership

KYOCERA Precision Tool Group partners with INSULECTRO and LCOA to install and setup a new lab to test PCB tooling [...]
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