Hole depth, tolerance, and location will determine the type of drill needed Many many variables must be considered before selecting a holemaking tool. A proper drilling operation allows chips to break and provides better chip formation, preventing or at least reducing chip packing. Photo courtesy of Tungaloy. Drilling a hole may seem like a simple…
Many of us who regularly pilgrim to major aviation shows in the U.S. and Europe have seen the sleek and fast TBM turboprop aircraft. Those who have recently visited the TBM exhibits may have noticed another name in front of TBM, the name DAHER. So who is Daher and what does this new name stand…
After more than 70 years of building and repairing heavy industrial gears like those that raise the Ballard and Fremont drawbridges, The Gear Works closed abruptly last week, laid off all its employees and sold its equipment to a neighboring machine shop. Machinist Bill Pham measures a chunk of steel that will become a gear…
Look and performance of medical devices such as drills, needles and “wear” parts used in various device assemblies Effective masking ensures the PVD coating is applied only where it is required. PVD coatings are also commonly used for cutting tools and are said to increase tool life as much as 10 times compared to uncoated…