Machining Resources

Why Long Chips Happen in Turning—and How to Fix Them

Why Long Chips Happen in Turning—and How to Fix...

Long, stringy chips in CNC turning usually point to a mismatch between the feed, depth of cut, nose radius, and chipbreaker. Use this practical troubleshooting sequence to improve chip control...

Why Long Chips Happen in Turning—and How to Fix...

Long, stringy chips in CNC turning usually point to a mismatch between the feed, depth of cut, nose radius, and chipbreaker. Use this practical troubleshooting sequence to improve chip control...

How to Read a Carbide Insert Part Number: CNMG432 Explained

How to Read a Carbide Insert Part Number: CNMG4...

Learn how to read a carbide turning-insert designation using CNMG432 as an example. Understand insert shape, clearance angle, tolerance, size, thickness, corner radius, chipbreakers, and carbide grades.

How to Read a Carbide Insert Part Number: CNMG4...

Learn how to read a carbide turning-insert designation using CNMG432 as an example. Understand insert shape, clearance angle, tolerance, size, thickness, corner radius, chipbreakers, and carbide grades.