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Whether it’s using drills to make holes, borings bars or reamers to enlarge their IDs, or taps to thread them, this is where to read up about holemaking. Holemaking is a process used to cut a hole in a part or a workpiece.

The broad category of “cutting tools” includes all of the consumable tooling involved in milling, drilling, turning and other lathe and machining center operations.

Drills, end mills, taps, reamers and inserts are all included here. Consumable tooling used on certain other types of machine tools is included here as well. Also found here are toolholders and closely related accessories such as angle heads. Supplier pages, FAQs related to cutting and cutting tools can be found here, as well as essential reading on the topic and all of the latest Modern Machine Shop cutting tools coverage.

Machine tools include dutting tools, milling tools, turning tools, deburring tools, holemaking tools and associated workholding apparatus.

To monitor drilling operations for smart manufacturing solutions, torque and thrust force can be measured.

The MX7 platform supports the grinding of various tool shapes in a single setup, eliminating the need for wheel changes.

The more common twist drill point geometries often are not the best for the job at hand. By choosing the best point for the material being drilled, it is possible to achieve better tool life, hole geometry, precision, and productivity.

IMTS 2024: Morse Cutting Tools reintroduces its Shear Drill line, featuring advanced cutting geometry and various sizes for versatility. 

IMTS 2024: Scientific Cutting Tools introduces its line of roughing drills, specifically designed to prepare holes for SAEJ1926 and AS5202 ports, sizes -2 through -8. 

IMTS 2024: All World Machinery Supply introduces the self-cleaning SpindleShot high-pressure coolant system, with deep-hole drilling and assorted precision capabilities.

The DrillMeister exchangeable-head drill system is designed to improve machining efficiency and offer versatility in operations like pre-thread drilling.

MK Tools Rambo Speed Drills are well suited for high-speed applications where efficiency is key, including connecting rods, injection pumps, wheel carriers, guide wheel shafts and more.

The TungBoreMini series includes an optimized chipbreaker and an advanced internal coolant supply system, which features two dedicated outlets for effective cooling and chip evacuation.

IMTS 2024: Flex Machine Tools is displaying a range of electronic arm products for efficiency in tapping, drilling, balancing and material handling.