Disclaimer and Terms of Use

Information only, not advice

Everything on this site is general information provided for educational purposes only. It is not engineering, machining, safety, legal or other professional advice.

Do not rely on this site to specify, select, purchase, install or operate a cutting tool or machining process. Always follow the tool and machine manufacturers' instructions, the applicable codes and regulations, and the judgment of a qualified professional.

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The content may be incomplete, out of date or not suited to your situation. Figures, prices, capacities, ranges and examples are illustrative only. Verify all information independently with the manufacturer or a qualified professional before relying on it.

Safety

Cutting tools, tool holders and machine tools can cause serious injury. Use guards, eye protection and the machine and tool manufacturers' safety procedures, and confirm speeds, feeds and workholding with the tool manufacturer before cutting. Chips, swarf and tooling can be sharp or hot. Nothing on this site replaces your shop's safety procedures.

Quotes and suppliers

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Changes

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