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. […]
In an earlier blog, ‘Increase your bandsaw blade life and performance’ we covered some basic set up procedures, to assist with extending blade life. Now let’s look at some of the finer points, and clues for the guarantee of a dependable precision cut. 1. Worn Wire Wheel Problem – The majority of bandsaw machines have […]
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 […]