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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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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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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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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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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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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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Carbide tools are great, sometimes its good to look for alternatives like Cermet

Are You Paying Carbide Prices When You Don’t Need To?

Should you blame the tool? Ian Sandusky and Andy Greaves discuss setup, programming, speeds and feeds, and the hidden causes [...]
Read Article

What Really Changes the Cut? Inside End Mill Design

Should you blame the tool? Ian Sandusky and Andy Greaves discuss setup, programming, speeds and feeds, and the hidden causes [...]
Read Article
KYOCERA SGS Hi-Per Feed MS high-feed end mill machining a circular pocket

New Hi-Per Feed MS High-Feed Milling Series

Maximize metal removal and stability in stainless steel and high-temp alloys with the new KYOCERA SGS Hi-Per Feed MS high-feed [...]
Read Article
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

Higher material removal rates, excellent surface finishes and chip control in aluminum with the new KYOCERA SGS S-Carb H5 5-flute [...]
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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

Should you blame the tool? Ian Sandusky and Andy Greaves discuss setup, programming, speeds and feeds, and the hidden causes [...]
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HRSA Quick Tips - How to get repeatable success.

Why Traditional Machining Strategies Fail in HRSA

Learn how to optimize cutting forces, toolpath selection, and edge sharpness to conquer work hardening and master HRSA machining. [...]
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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 [...]
Read Article
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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How to stop machining chatter

How to Fix Milling Chatter

Struggling with machining chatter? Learn proven strategies to fix vibration in CNC milling, roughing, and finishing for both solid and [...]
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Indexable machining tool catalog for 2025 and 2026

KYOCERA Releases 2025-2026 Indexable Tools Catalog

Explore KYOCERA’s 2025-2026 Indexable Tool Catalog with the latest milling, turning, and holemaking solutions. [...]
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Deep Hole Drilling in PCB Manufacturing

Master deep hole drilling in PCBs with precision tools and optimized strategies. Learn how to improve hole accuracy, chip evacuation, [...]
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What type of drill should you use for your drilling operation

The Drill Dilemma: How to Choose the Right Drill Type

How do you know if you’re using the best drill for the job? Let’s break it down and explore three [...]
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An app to help you select the correct application and tools for a great machining result

APEX, The Right Data, Right When You Need It

Optimize your machining with APEX: The Application Expert—your go-to tool for speeds, feeds, tool comparisons, and material-specific cutting data. Try [...]
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From Clogs to Clarity: Chip Evacuation Essentials

Master chip evacuation to boost tool life, precision, and machining efficiency. Clear chips, cut smarter! [...]
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Are Wiper Flats the Key to Smoother Finishes?

Boost machining performance with wiper flats for smoother finishes and faster cycles. Learn when and how to use them. [...]
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A Week of Innovation and Connection at IMTS 2024

Discover how KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools showcased the latest innovations in precision machining at IMTS 2024. [...]
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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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