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Harvey Performance Company | In the Loupe Machinist Blog
1M ago
Have you ever snapped a hand tap? Let the Cutting Tool Counselor help! There are 3 main types of hand taps that all have different taper angles. How and when you use them will greatly determine the success of your hand tapping application. Check out this episode of In the Loupe TV to learn about […]
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Harvey Performance Company | In the Loupe Machinist Blog
3M ago
Selecting the proper CNC drill for a specific application is essential to ensuring a successful job, but achieving a perfectly machined hole can be challenging. There are many machining woes that can occur when drilling into a material, which can greatly affect hole quality, and regardless of the material being machined, there is often zero […]
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Harvey Performance Company | In the Loupe Machinist Blog
3M ago
Do you know which cutting tool substrate is right for you? Popular cutting tool manufacturers, such as Titan USA, oftentimes sell high speed steel, cobalt, and solid carbide cutting tools – but which is right for your application? This article will serve as a guide to the benefits of each material, and the best choice […]
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Harvey Performance Company | In the Loupe Machinist Blog
3M ago
When browsing Titan USA’s selection of available drill bits, you may come across descriptions like “Type B,” “Type C,” or “Type J.” The following will serve to explain the origins of these designations and what each “Type” means; information that will help you when selecting the optimal drill bit for your operation. Origin of Drill […]
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Harvey Performance Company | In the Loupe Machinist Blog
4M ago
Rowley, Massachusetts, USA, and Killygarry, Cavan, IRL – Harvey Performance Company (“Harvey Performance” or the “company”), a leading provider of specialized cutting tools for precision machining applications, today announced the acquisition of ATA. Harvey Performance serves the market through industry-leading brands Harvey Tool, Helical Solutions, Micro 100, Titan USA, CoreHog, and Valor Holemaking. ATA is an Ireland-based precision engineering multinational and the parent company of the Karnasch, SGSPRO, ATA Tools, Van Hoorn Carbide, Industrial Tooling Corporation (“ITC”), and G ..read more
Harvey Performance Company | In the Loupe Machinist Blog
4M ago
Rowley, Massachusetts, USA, and Killygarry, Cavan, IRL – Harvey Performance Company (“Harvey Performance” or the “company”), a leading provider of specialized cutting tools for precision machining applications, today announced the acquisition of ATA. Harvey Performance serves the market through industry-leading brands Harvey Tool, Helical Solutions, Micro 100, Titan USA, CoreHog, and Valor Holemaking. ATA is an Ireland-based precision engineering multinational and the parent company of the Karnasch, SGSPRO, ATA Tools, Van Hoorn Carbide, Industrial Tooling Corporation (“ITC”), and Garryson bran ..read more
Harvey Performance Company | In the Loupe Machinist Blog
4M ago
Using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations, we tested different end mill corner geometries to compare their effects on both the tool and the workpiece. We studied and compared four 4 flute tools with either a 0.010” or 0.030” radius or chamfer. All tools were tested in 304 stainless steel at 1865 RPM, 244 SFM, and 0.0045 IPT for one revolution.
Both Corner Radius and Corner Chamfer tools offer advantages over Square End Mills by improving tool strength and reducing wear, though their benefits vary. One drawback of corner radius end mills is chip thinning along the radius, which can gener ..read more
Harvey Performance Company | In the Loupe Machinist Blog
4M ago
Carbon fiber is a woven cloth made of crystalline filaments of carbon cured with a polymer, which can be layered and shaped around a mold. It is an ideal material due to its impressive strength-to-weight ratio , meaning it’s very strong, but not heavy. Carbon fiber is five times lighter than steel with an equal elastic modulus, making it a better choice for many applications. Further, it is corrosion-resistant, non-flammable, and non-toxic, properties that make it an ideal material to use in aerospace, medical, construction, and military industries.
Machining Carbon Fiber
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Harvey Performance Company | In the Loupe Machinist Blog
6M ago
In this episode of In the Loupe TV, join the “Cutting Tool Counselor,” Don Grandt, to learn all about circle segment machining. This episode dives into Helical Multi-Axis Finishers, otherwise known as circle segment cutters, conical cutters, or barrel cutters. Learn what these unique tools are, the different types of profiles they’re offered in, and how they can help you save time and money at the spindle.
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Harvey Performance Company | In the Loupe Machinist Blog
6M ago
Precision cutting plays a pivotal role in the manufacturing of honeycomb core. CoreHog, a leading provider of composite cutting solutions, offers two distinct styles of Finishing Core Tools: Traditional Finishing Core Tools and Free Cutting Tools. In this post, we explore the advantages and limitations of both Traditional Finishing Core Tools and Free Cutting Core Tools, helping you determine the right choice for your unique manufacturing needs.
CoreHog’s Large Core Finishing Tool
Advantages of Traditional Finishing Core Tools:
CoreHog’s Finishing Core Tools are designed to handle substantial ..read more