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MATERIALS
Choosing A Drill Bit By Material
A material-by-material guide to selecting the right drill bit type for the job at hand.
March 6, 2025
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TECHNIQUE
Chip Load Drilling Calculation
How to calculate chip load for drilling and why it matters more than spindle speed alone.
March 4, 2025
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TECHNIQUE
Chip Evacuation In Deep Hole Drilling
How chip packing kills tools in deep-hole work and the strategies that keep flutes clear.
March 2, 2025
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BUSINESS
Centralizing Drill Maintenance: ROI
The financial case for consolidating drill maintenance under one program across a multi-machine shop.
February 28, 2025
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MATERIALS
Cast Iron Drilling: No Coolant, Correct Speeds
Why cast iron is drilled dry and how to dial in the right spindle speeds for clean holes.
February 26, 2025
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MATERIALS
Carbide vs HSS Drills In Production Shops
How to decide between carbide and HSS drills when running high-volume production cycles.
February 24, 2025
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MATERIALS
Carbide vs HSS Cost Analysis
A real-numbers comparison of carbide and HSS drill total cost of ownership per hole.
February 22, 2025
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MATERIALS
Carbide-Tipped vs Full Carbide vs HSS
A practical breakdown of when each drill material type delivers the best value and performance.
February 20, 2025
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MATERIALS
Best Drill Bits For Stainless Steel: HSS, Cobalt, Carbide
Comparing HSS, cobalt, and carbide drill bits for cutting stainless steel efficiently.
February 18, 2025
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TECHNIQUE
Bench Grinder Resharpening: What You Need To Know
The pros, limits, and geometry pitfalls of sharpening HSS drills on a bench grinder.
February 16, 2025
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BUSINESS
The B2B Advantage Of Resharpening
Why high-volume production shops gain a competitive edge by switching to professional drill reconditioning.
February 14, 2025
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BUSINESS
Annual Drill Program Audit: Year-End Checklist
A step-by-step checklist for auditing your entire drill program before the new year.
February 12, 2025
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BUSINESS
Annual Drill Audit: Tool Crib Year-End
How to run a thorough year-end drill audit to cut waste and set your tool crib up for success.
February 10, 2025
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BUSINESS
Anatomy Of A Good Mail-In Resharpening Service
What separates a reliable mail-in drill resharpening service from a mediocre one.
February 8, 2025
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BUSINESS
5 Ways Dull Drills Are Costing Your Shop
How worn drill bits silently drain shop profits through scrap, cycle time, and rework.
February 6, 2025
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TECHNIQUE
5 Common Drill Selection Mistakes
Five costly drill selection errors that machinists make and how to avoid them.
February 4, 2025
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