Punching with Punch & Die tooling is a more versatile method than Jobber Drilling for repetitive hole cutting. Punch & Dies allow greater flexibility with regards to size, dimensions and efficiency. Drilling alternatives can be limited by the size and the dimensions of the hole needing to be drilled. Larger diameter holes require pre-drilling and […]
Drilling steel can be a difficult task, time consuming and frustrating. This article shows the four key reasons why Core Drilling is a more efficient method than Twist Drilling. The principle with a core drill is ‘More with Less’. The Core Drill removes only a fraction of the material of a twist drill, for the same size hole. […]
When cutting steel, metalworking coolant (also known as Soluble Oil or Cutting Fluid) is essential to producing a high quality finish. The purpose of coolant is to cool, lubricate, and wash swarf away from the cutting tip, along with being a fundamental part in extending blade and machinery life. Problems can occur when the coolant […]
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