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1/3/03
Cutting Tool Resources is an Information Portal developed for the following purpose.
To allow Cutting Tool Users a Fast, and Easily Searchable Internet Environment.

Users are urged to Login, and Create a Profile, as the Site is interactive.
Our Forums allow registered users to Post Cutting Tool Related conversation
about Machining, and Cutting Tool Related issues.

In order for the Site to be successful in achieving the goal of bringing Users, and Manufacturers together, Both Manufacturers, Engineers, and Users should make use of the entire Site. Search for Help with Tools, Search for Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Service Providers.
As the Site develops, the database will create an extensive archive of
Cutting Tool information, that can also be searched.

Manufacturers and Users are also encouraged to post Articles of Interest!
More on this can be found in the FAQ's area, and in Section D.

We sincerely hope everyone is pleased with the site, and please
check back frequently, as we are always adding
great companies, and information.

The Rush drill and tool grinders incorporate versatility, rapid set-up and accuracy into rugged and affordable machines. Our unique design features point splitting and web thinning capability and it allows quick grinding of almost any HSS or carbide drill point. Stepdrills, taps, reamer, countersinks and endmill ends are easily ground with minimal setup changes.
Sample Tool Grinding ..Send us some sample tools for grinding. Let us know your application and needs. We'll grind your sample tools for you to test.

Contact Information
Telephone
800-929-3070 (Toll Free in U.S.A. and Canada)
585-554-3070
FAX
585-554-4077
Postal address
4761 Route 364, Rushville, NY 14544, U.S.A.
Electronic mail
mail@rushmachinery.com
http://www.rushmachinery.com

Please visit the Download area of quick access to demo software, and products.
http://www.cuttingtoolresources.com/download.php
Also there is a lot of information, and more great Companies available in the Links area.
http://www.cuttingtoolresources.com/link.php

Selecting the right Cutting Tools is crutial to making money on your jobs.
Your Cutting Tools should be viewed as an investment, as they really are.
Did you purchase them for a short run, or for a full production run?
Many shops do not document any tool life for future referencing, unfortunately this leaves them wondering which tools yield the best cost based performance.

If a job is considered a short run situation,then purchasing a good quality middle of the road cutting tool may get the job done for you. With proper documentation on past tool life, you can rest easy and purchase with confidence.

Building a database to compliment your tool area is fairly easy.
Typically you should include the following fields in your database:

Material, # of pcs, feeds and speeds, operating conditions, machine used
Additionally, Tool manufacturer, and exact edp number
When your done with this, you will have a nice desktop version
for reference A good output might look like this:

Cutting Tool Selector: H.s.s Co endmill Mfgr:Melin Edp:66545
Desc: .500 4fl hss cobalt cc endmill
Material: 4140L Feed Rates=sfm:275 rpm:2,110 Ipm:16.80
pcs completed:38 Opconditions:.500 depth of cut /w/ hp coolant
Machine:Hass 2 axis mill

Armed with this kind of information, you can quickly search your
reference library to select, compare results, and optimize your next run.
As we add vendors to the site, there should be a lot more information
available on this.

Many quality tool providers can supply custom tools to your specifications. When ordering specials, its always best to supply a CAD drawing of the tool if available. If not most custom tool houses can work from your sectional part drawing to develop a tool print.
When possible, always provide the tool maker with the specifics about the
job your running. i.e.. material to be machined, number of pcs to be completed,
your finish requirements, and any possible High Performance Coatings that may be required.
You should add at least 7 to 10 days to your expected delivery if your vendor has to have the tool coated.
Also be sure to research the coatings you are considering using.

With many manufacturers providing Radial ground Geometry today, you can expect better overall performance and surface finishes. Radial ground O.D's, or outside diameters are achieved generally speaking by grinding the cutting edge under the periphery of the grinding wheel. Usually the wheel is turned to match the helix angle of the tools flute. When a cutting tool is produced this way, the edge becomes a rounded surface with constant increasing clearance to the cutting edge.
This produces a very strong edge, vs a conventionally ground cutter.
The conventionally ground edge is ground as an upsharp angle to the cutter edge.

As we add more vendors to the site, there should be much more information available on this

High performance tool coating can provide added tool life when used in the proper situations. Most new tool manufacturers are all stocking coated tools to suite
particular applications. In many cases the coatings offered are as follows:

Titanuim Nitride (TiN) The recommended applications for Tin are:
Carbon and Tool Steels, some Stainless Steels
Typical manufacturing operations: Cutting, Punching, Drawing

Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAIN) The recommended applications for TiAIN are:
Carbon, Alloy,Tool steels, Ni Alloys, Ti Alloys
Typical manufacturing operations:Drilling, Milling, Turning, and High Temp

Titanium Carbonitride (TiCN) The recommended applications for Ticn are:
Alloy and Tool steels, Aluminums, and Cast Irons
Typical manufacturing operations:Cutting, Milling, Punching

There are also many more coatings available, as we add vendors to the site
there will much more information available.