A carbide is a ceramic-adjacent compound formed of carbon and another element that is less electronegative, typically but not always a metal.
Carbides are extremely hard and stiff materials, which gives them good wear resistance. Despite this, carbide drills are more brittle than some alternatives like high-speed steel, or HSS.
So, while it is true that metal cutting tools like carbide...
A turning insert is a piece used on a lathe which removes stock material from a workpiece that is rotated on the lathe. As such, the insert is a stationary cutting tool and the workpiece rotates, making it possible to create axially symmetrical finished pieces.
There are many factors and parameters to consider when choosing turning inserts, such as size, shape, and nose radius, among...
A lathe chuck is a component that is attached to the lathe spindle and which holds the workpiece. There are many different types of lathe chucks, depending on how they are actuated and how they attach to the spindle and hold the workpiece.
But for this post, what we will be looking at primarily is the number of jaws a lathe chuck has. Here’s a high level view. ...
Grinding wheels are among the most commonly used of all grinding abrasives out there, and are frequently used to remove stock material from a workpiece, or else to profile or reshape it.
That being said, there are many different types of grinding wheels made with different grinding abrasives, some of which are suitable for some materials and applications, and some which are not...
Lathe chucks are only one single type of machine tool accessory, but they are essential when the machine in question is a lathe. Here’s what you should know.
What Is a Lathe Chuck?
Without getting too lost in the weeds, lathe chucks are specialized clamps that are attached to the spindle of a lathe. They hold the workpiece in place safely. That being said, there are many...
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