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Since 1955, CTE's editorial package has made it the must-read magazine for metalworkers.

Cutting Tool Engineering magazine is published monthly by CTE Publications Inc., 1 Northfield Plaza, Suite 240, Northfield, IL 60093.

07/03/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from Cutting Tool Engineering! 🇺🇸

Tomorrow, we celebrate the spirit of independence, innovation, and the American drive to build a better future—one cut at a time. Here's to the engineers, machinists, and manufacturers who keep this country running strong.

Enjoy the holiday, stay sharp, and stay safe!
— The CTE Team 🔧✨

06/30/2025

At Cutting Tool Engineering, we’re dedicated to providing top-tier educational resources to help you master the latest in machining technology and optimize your manufacturing processes. Our expert contributors include:

🔹 Christopher Tate – With more than 30 years of experience, he specializes in boosting efficiency and minimizing waste
🔹 Brandt Taylor– A leading authority on precision machining and lathe chuck jaws

Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, improve productivity, or stay up-to-date with the latest trends, our educational offerings provide valuable insights you can apply right away.

Explore our resources now!

🔗 https://www.ctemag.com/articles/intro-thread-milling

06/25/2025

🔧 Missed EASTEC? We’ve got you covered.

Head to www.ctemag.com/videos to catch up on CTE’s MT Series East booth visits! See what our industry partners are showcasing, from breakthrough tooling tech to smart manufacturing solutions.

Get a front-row look at what’s shaping the future of machining. 👀💡

06/23/2025

📘 Brandt Taylor’s Toolbox of Tips is now available on the Cutting Tool Engineering app!

For nearly 50 years, Brandt Taylor has delivered practical, no-nonsense machining advice through his Machinist’s Corner column. Now, we’ve compiled the best of those insights into one essential resource: The Best of Brandt Taylor.

Whether you're learning the trade or leading the shop, this collection covers everything from machining fundamentals and fixture design to efficiency strategies — all rooted in real-world experience.

Tap into timeless lessons and sharpen your edge. Download the CTE app and open Brandt Taylor’s Toolbox of Tips today.

https://digital.ctemag.com

06/20/2025

Struggling with feeds and speeds? We’ve done the math so you don’t have to.

Whether you’re calculating surface speed or dialing in chip load, CTE’s formulas and equations are here to help you machine smarter—not harder.

✅ Quick-access calculators for fast results
🛠️ Expert-backed insights from Edmund Isakov, PhD; Dr. Scott Smith; Christopher Tate; Alan Richter; and Brandt Taylor

Get it right the first time: 🔗 https://www.ctemag.com/resources

06/18/2025

Thread milling gives you more control, flexibility, and fewer headaches — if you know how to use it right.

In this episode, we’ll break down the fundamentals behind smarter threading: when to use it, how to set it up, and what to watch for in tool selection, programming, and material response. Along the way, we’ll explore real examples using Vargus solutions like TMDR™, Millipro™ HD, MultiFlute™, HCN, and MACH™ TM — but the goal is bigger than any one tool.

We’ll cover:

How to run thread milling at higher speeds — and why you should

Programming strategies for clean entry, chip control, and fewer distortions

What helix angle really affects and how to tame chatter

Picking the right tool geometry and overhang for better performance

How thread milling handles aluminum, Inconel, hardened steel, carbon fiber, and more

And why more shops are switching from tapping to thread milling — including key advantages in accuracy, flexibility, and scrap reduction

Whether you’re new to thread milling or looking to optimize what you’re already doing, this session will give you practical takeaways you can bring straight to the shop.

06/17/2025

🔩 Live Wednesday: Bourbon With The Editor™ — Solid Carbide Thread Milling Edition

Join Dennis Spaeth, Editor-in-Chief of Cutting Tool Engineering, and the team at Vargus USA for a special livestream of Bourbon With The Editor™.

Wednesday’s topic? The precision, power, and potential of solid carbide thread milling.

Discover how Vargus tackles complex machining challenges with:
✔️ Innovation-driven solutions
✔️ Service and application support
✔️ High-performance tooling for tough materials

We’ll cover everything from threading 4–5X deep to tools as small as 1mm — plus real-world test results and a demo of the VARGUS GENius™ tool selector.

Get an inside look at leading product lines like:
• TMDR™ and Millipro™
• HC, HCN, and Helicool-R™
• MultiFlute™ and MACH™ TM

💬 Bring your questions. Boost your shop’s threading capabilities. Don’t miss it.

📺 Watch live at 6 p.m. Wednesday: https://www.ctemag.com/videos/threading-deep-solid-carbide-solutions-vargus-us

06/13/2025

The global stage is set for ! ANCA CNC Machines is calling all toolmakers to showcase their cutting-edge designs and precision craftsmanship.

With AUD $10,000 in ANCA products, an international trip, expert consultations, and exclusive access to ANCA Academy up for grabs, this is your chance to get recognized worldwide.

🛠️ Enter one or both categories:
🔹 – for physical tools crafted on ANCA machines
🔹 Most Innovative Tool Design – for groundbreaking virtual tool concepts

💡 Submissions close July 21, 2025. Winners announced at EMO Hannover.

➡️ Enter now: www.anca.com/Tool-of-the-Year

06/11/2025

Tapping aluminum? Don’t let built-up edge and broken taps slow you down.
Discover smarter strategies to improve thread quality and reduce downtime—starting with the right tap geometry, cutting parameters, lubrication, and setup.
🔧 Cut or form, we’ve got you covered.

https://www.ctemag.com/articles/maximize-thread-quality-when-tapping-aluminum-alloys

06/09/2025

Need help with feeds and speeds? We’ve got the math covered.

From surface speed to chip load, CTE’s formula and equation resources are built for machinists who want to get it right the first time.

✅ Built-in calculators for quick answers

🛠️ Trusted insights from experts like Edmund Isakov, PhD; Dr. Scott Smith; Christopher Tate; Alan Richter; and Brandt Taylor

Start optimizing your setups now: 🔗 https://www.ctemag.com/resources

06/06/2025

Join us for the next pour of Bourbon With The Editor 🥃

On June 18 at 6 p.m. CT, Cutting Tool Engineering Editor-in-Chief Dennis Spaeth sits down with Vargus USA for a candid conversation about solid carbide thread mills—what they are, when to use them, and how they can give your shop an edge.

It’s machining talk—neat, on the rocks, and straight from the source.

🎧 Tune in to Bourbon With The Editor, the podcast where industry insight meets top-shelf storytelling.

06/04/2025

Tapping threads in aluminum? It’s easy — until it isn’t.
Broken taps, poor threads, galling… it all adds up to lost time and money.

✅ Get tips on how to avoid common pitfalls
✅ Learn why the “right” tap drill size isn’t always the best
✅ See what cutting fluid really boosts tap life

Click below for practical advice that could save your next batch of parts:
👉https://www.ctemag.com/articles/tips-and-tricks-threading-aluminum-parts

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