Concentric vs Eccentric Relief in End Mills: Which One Delivers Better Tool Life & Performance? In the world of high-performance carbide end mills, flute count, helix angle, and coating get most … read more

An end mill has a lifespan determined by its usage, material specificity, and coating. For CNC machinists, premature wear and tool breakage can be avoidable issues. These issues can lead to poor par … read more

Trochoidal Milling with the CGS Tool EF-5 Tornado The EF-5 Tornado is built for aggressive trochoidal milling — keeping radial engagement low while maximizing axial depth. That means less … read more

Unlocking Tough Alloy Machining: CGS Tool VMAX (MX) Series Carbide End Mills for Titanium and Inconel Titanium and Inconel rank among the most challenging materials in modern CNC machining. Aeros … read more

For milling aluminum, the best feeds and speeds depend heavily on 4 things: Which aluminum (6061, 7075, cast, etc.) Tool diameter Number of flutes Machine rigidity / spindle max RPM A good … read more