Bourbon With The Editor And Special Guest The Grinding Doc
In this special episode of "Bourbon with the Editor," Dennis sits down with Jeffrey Badger, famously known as The Grinding Doc. Tune in to hear Jeffrey's expert insights on the latest trends and innovations in grinding technology, practical solutions for common challenges, and tips for optimizing grinding processes. Whether you're a grinding veteran or new to the industry, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to master the grind.
https://www.thegrindingdoc.com/
Bourbon With The Editor And Special Guest Vargus USA [FS Line]
Welcome to Bourbon with the Editor, hosted by Cutting Tool Engineering, featuring Vargus USA as our distinguished guest. Joining us are Joe Magee from Vargus and Dennis Spaeth, your host from CTE (Cutting Tool Engineering). This episode dives deep into Vargus’s latest triumph—the FS Line, an economical range of fully sintered inserts designed to revolutionize machining across diverse industries. Alongside our discussion on cutting-edge tooling innovations, we’ll also explore the finer things in life—like the exquisite Bourbon known as Blanton’s.
The FS Line boasts 62 essential profiles for both external and internal threading, ensuring unparalleled versatility across ISO Metric, American UN, Whitworth, NPT, BSPT, and API Round standards.
Key features include:
Versatility: Adaptable across multiple threading standards, indispensable for various machining needs.
Economical: Engineered for cost-effectiveness without compromising performance, ideal for widespread use across sectors.
Durability: Available in two robust grades—FSK (TiN coated) for steel and general applications, and FST (TiAlN coated) for stainless steel—ensuring enduring performance in challenging environments.
Compatibility: Designed to fit all standard thread turning holders, enhancing flexibility in machining operations.
Innovative Packaging: Featuring new 10-piece snap-off packaging for enhanced convenience in handling and storage, reflecting Vargus’s commitment to user-friendly solutions.
Advanced Tool Selection: Integrated into the VARGUS GENius™, the industry’s leading tool selector and CNC program generator, optimizing efficiency in tool selection and CNC programming.
Adding to the allure, we invite you to savor Blanton’s Bourbon—a refined choice known for its distinctive flavor profile, drawn from the heart of Kentucky’s Bourbon tradition. Renowned for its spicy character and rich complexity, Blanton’s Bourbon is the perfect complement to our discussion on precision a
NTK’s TMV Chipbreaker
The Premier Chipbreaker Solution for Vibration Machining: NTK’s TMV Chipbreaker Featuring a dramatic reduction in cutting edge wear and stable chip evacuation even in the most challenging scenarios! #LFV #Swiss #CNC #Machining #NTK #Tools Tungaloy-NTK America, Inc.
Superior Performance in Stainless Steel
When you think of the phrase, “gummy work material," what do you think of? Aluminum? Stainless Steel? They’re not HARD materials to machine, but they can be TOUGH to machine. OSG USA speaks on how the ADF excels in these types of materials.
Full video: youtu.be/bBbHZfPyyW8
Mitsubishi launches online store
Mitsubishi Materials USA is excited to announce the recent launch of its online store. Browse and buy DIAEDGE cutting tools for your drilling, milling, and turning machining needs at https://mmusec.mmc-carbide.com/. Note: Only available for US customers at this time. Mitsubishi Materials U.S.A. Corporation - Cutting Tools
Join us for an exclusive glimpse into Champion Now's mission as they advocate for manufacturing careers among young people. Dive into the world of Camp Champ, their subsidiary program aiming to create a sustainable pathway from middle school to industry. Discover how they use tabletop machines to engage middle schoolers in hands-on activities, fostering interest and education about manufacturing careers. Stay tuned for insights on their innovative approach and impact on the future workforce! 💡 #ChampionNow #ManufacturingCareers #YouthEmpowerment #mfg2024 #cteplus Find out more at https://championnow.org/
🛠️ Exploring innovation at the MFG 2024 year meeting with Terry Iverson at the Camp Champ booth! Join me as I learn hands-on with tabletop lathe and milling machines. Stay tuned for insights into the mission of Camp Champ and its impact on schools in Chicago and beyond! #ManufacturingFuture #CampChamp #mfg2024 🚀 #CTEplus https://championnow.org/
Mitsubishi launches online store
Mitsubishi Materials USA is excited to announce the recent launch of its online store. Browse and buy DIAEDGE cutting tools for your drilling, milling, and turning machining needs at https://mmusec.mmc-carbide.com/. Note: Only available for US customers at this time. Mitsubishi Materials U.S.A. Corporation - Cutting Tools
Take advantage of discounted pricing and special offers on all of Tungaloy-NTK America, Inc.'s best-performing milling, grooving, turning, parting, threading, and drilling tools!
https://tungaloy.com/us/promotions/
OSG expands end mill series
OSG USA's HY-PRO® CARB VGM series has been expanded with the NEW VGM-NIK variable geometry NICKED end mills.
✓ Variable Index - Reduced Vibration
✓ Unique Flute Geometry - Excellent Sharpness & Tool Rigidity
✓ Chipbreaker – Small Manageable Chips
osgtool.com/hypro-carb-vgm-series
Tech Talk
Iscar’s Heli4Mill is a highly economical solution for small part machining featuring high-positive 4-edged inserts with 90-degree and high-feed milling options in one tool. Available with MultiMaster quick-change connection for offline indexing and precise repeatability.
#CTEplus #techtalk #metalmachining ISCAR LTD.
February CTE
Cutting Tool Engineering magazine will be taking 3 print issues digital this year offering an interactive experience with streaming video, live links and more! Don't miss our premiere digital-only issue coming in February. Get access by creating an account and subscribing at www.ctemag.com.
#CTEplus #machiningmetal
Happy Thanksgiviing
#happythanksgivingyall #CTEplus
Who is ABOM79?
Who is ABOM79? This third-generation machinist has taken social media by storm. Meet the mastermind behind Booth Machine Shop and champion of Tungaloy Corporation tools at www.tungaloy.com/us.
#CTEplus #machiningmetal Tungaloy Corporation
BIG DAISHOWA giveaway @ WESTEC
Attending WESTEC 2023? Be sure to stop by and talk to the team at BIG DAISHOWA-Americas in Booth 1709. You’ll automatically be entered to win a BIG KAISER Fine Boring Set valued at $1,740. All the action takes place at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif. The winner will be chosen at the end of the show on Nov. 9 and notified via email. #CTEplus #machiningmetal #WESTEC2023
The Iscar Multi-Master line gains even more flexibility with the addition of short length MM CAB reducers. These allow the next smaller sized heads to mount onto your existing MM shank. Made of a heavy metal alloy they also have a dampening effect to help reduce chatter. ISCAR LTD. #CTEplus #machiningmetal
Maximize productivity with Vektek’s Auto-Coupler
Vektek’s brand NEW Auto-Coupler helps automate your palletized fixture systems. In the manufacturing industry, time is money and human error can be costly. The Auto-Coupler helps you maximize your productivity and profits by automating the connection of your fixture and power supply. #CTEplus #machiningmetal Vektek Clamping Devices
DoMultiRec multifunctional milling cutter with center cutting capability
The DoMultiRec multifunctional milling cutter with center cutting capability from Tungaloy-NTK enables a single tool to perform multiple milling operations, including shouldering, profiling, pocketing, and drilling. A uniquely designed insert integrates a center and peripheral cutting edge on one side of the insert; the same insert can be used either for the center or peripheral position for up to four indexings, per insert. #CTEplus Tungaloy Corporation
https://tungaloy.com/us/product/milling/domultirec/
Greenleaf Corporation’s XSYTIN®-360 ceramic end mills utilize a combination of their strongest ceramic material, XSYTIN®-1, and a unique cutting geometry to offer 10x higher productivity than most carbide end mills! Check out XSYTIN®-360 being used for pocketing, trochoidal milling, and profiling! #CTEplus
ISCAR’s NEODO S90 line
New cutting tools to increase profitability for square shoulder and face milling operations are here. ISCAR LTD.’s NEODO S90 line, designed with dovetail insert clamping, enhances rigidity/accuracy and square double-sided inserts with eight cutting edges provides cost/edge benefit. Watch it in action! #CTEplus