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High-quality metal cutting tools boost productivity significantly. Learn how our holemaking solutions deliver precision, extend tool life, and maximize productivity-repeatability.
- Machining Guide: Cutting Fluid Tips for Holemaking Operations
07/03/2025
Holemaking is challenging work. This article provides some CNC coolant application tips for making drilling operations easy and productive. Read more.Holemaking is challenging work. This article provides some CNC coolant application tips for making drilling operations easy and productive. Read more. - Buying Guide: Selecting Carbide Inserts for Metalworking
11/04/2022
Indexable turning, milling, and drilling tools are often the best choice for productive, cost-effective machining. Learn more about carbide inserts.Indexable turning, milling, and drilling tools are often the best choice for productive, cost-effective machining. Learn more about carbide inserts. - Machining Guide: Thread Milling vs. Tapping
11/09/2022
Most internal screw threads are produced using tapping or thread milling. Learn when to use one method over the other and explore a few tips on each.Most internal screw threads are produced using tapping or thread milling. Learn when to use one method over the other and explore a few tips on each. - Buying Guide: Unraveling the Why and How of Flat Bottom Drilling
10/12/2022
Flat bottom holes are a common feature in a variety of machined parts, but accurately and efficiently machining them can be challenging. Read more!Flat bottom holes are a common feature in a variety of machined parts, but accurately and efficiently machining them can be challenging. Read more! - Buying Guide: Composite Materials Machining Solutions
06/24/2024
When manufacturing composite materials, it is crucial to use top-notch equipment and techniques. Shop Kennametal's specialized tooling for composites now.When manufacturing composite materials, it is crucial to use top-notch equipment and techniques. Shop Kennametal's specialized tooling for composites now. - How to Choose the Right Carbide Drill Bit
09/14/2022
Holemaking is the most common of all machining operations. Here are some tips on avoiding these problems and selecting the right tool for the job.Holemaking is the most common of all machining operations. Here are some tips on avoiding these problems and selecting the right tool for the job. - Machinist's Guide: Why Bi-Metal Holesaws Aren't Always the Best Option for Drilling Holes
10/26/2022
Holemaking is the most common of all machining operations. It's also one of the more challenging. Without the right cutting tool, productivity and part quality will suffer while manufacturing costs soar. Here are some tips on avoiding these problems and selecting the right tool for the job.Holemaking is the most common of all machining operations. It's also one of the more challenging. Without the right cutting tool, productivity and part quality will suffer while manufacturing costs soar. Here are some tips on avoiding these problems and selecting the right tool for the job. - Drill Bits for Stainless Steel – Kennametal Buying Guide
08/03/2023
Looking for the best drill bits for stainless steel? Learn how to choose the right drill bits and keep them maintained for optimal holemaking operations.Looking for the best drill bits for stainless steel? Learn how to choose the right drill bits and keep them maintained for optimal holemaking operations. - PCD Tool Reconditioning by Kennametal: Extend the Life of Your Tools
10/12/2023
PCD tools are used for their exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and durability. Explore PCD tool reconditioning benefits and how to extend their life.PCD tools are used for their exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and durability. Explore PCD tool reconditioning benefits and how to extend their life. - Machining Guide: Tungsten Carbide vs. Cobalt Drill Bits
09/20/2022
Carbide, cobalt, high-speed steel (HSS)—there's no shortage of high-quality drill bits available, but which one is best for your application? Learn more.Carbide, cobalt, high-speed steel (HSS)—there's no shortage of high-quality drill bits available, but which one is best for your application? Learn more. - KenTIP™ FS: When Power Meets FlexibilityKenTIP FS's intelligent interface & features enable this Kennametal modular drill to match the productivity of solid carbide drills. Learn more.KenTIP FS's intelligent interface & features enable this Kennametal modular drill to match the productivity of solid carbide drills. Learn more.
- Different Types of Thread Taps
04/27/2023
Learn about the different types of thread taps and how to choose the right one for your operation. Discover basic tips for using thread taps effectively.Learn about the different types of thread taps and how to choose the right one for your operation. Discover basic tips for using thread taps effectively.