The Long and Short of powRgrip Tool Engagement

One of the first questions new powRgrip owners ask is “How much of my tool shank has to stay inside the collet?” We demonstrate proper use to all our customers, but what makes that demonstration even easier is that we’ve designed our PG collets to...

Measure Once, Cut Once With powRgrip

Accurate tool measurements are critical in precision machining, but where that measurement takes place is another story – one that has a significant impact on productivity. However, while offline presetting is typically a more cost and time-efficient process, many...

Cutting and Toolholding Challenges With Ceramic Tools

When shops implement ceramic cutting tools, they enter a brand-new paradigm as they turn many of the traditional conventions of machining upside down. From the lack of coolant to the need for sparks during the cut, working with solid ceramic tools gives shops new...