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    CSM Saw Steel(Page)

    The steel in a saw blank must be high quality, machined, heat-treated and handled properly. There are two grades of steel most generally used in plates. These are plain carbon steel and nickel alloy...

    Cutting MDF and Plywood(Page)

    Cutting MDF Compared to Plywood Both MDF and Plywood can be very tough on the cutting tools.  This is why it is important to use saw blades that are specifically designed for cutting MDF...

    Saw Blade Glossary(Page)

    Below is a compilation on common saw blade terms and their meanings. We also have many articles on Industrial Saw Blades in our Saw Blade Index. Alternate Top Bevel (ATB): (Carbide tipped circular...

    How Carbide Powder is Pressed(Page)

    Tungsten carbide shapes are made from a powder which is typically tungsten, carbon, cobalt and wax to bind it all together.  Carbide shapes are made th

    Machine Coolant Filtration Glossary(Page)

    Here is a glossary of Filtration Terms and their meanings.  Please refer to the Machine Coolant Filtration Index for articles and information on these topics.

    Advanced Brazing Training(Page)

    Deliverables on Previous Projects Eliminate tungsten carbide breakage entirely Reduce tungsten carbide braze failure to six sigma (3 parts per million)

    Hex Bits, Hex Keys, and All the Names They Go By(Post)

    One of the funny things about tools is how many different names people have for the same thing. Take hex tools, for example. Hex bits are also called bit hex, insert bits, or screwdriver bits. Hex key

    Manufacturing Maintenance Hero Bondhus(Post)

    Good Tools Matter When Everything Goes Wrong The last couple of weeks we’ve been rebuilding equipment. I’ve been in this business for 30 years, and I have a pretty good idea what can go wrong. Of cour

    About Us(Page)

    In 1981 we started working for Weyerhaeuser R&D helping them make better saw blades for less money.   As our technology developed and our reputation grew we acquired more and more...

    Machine Coolant Filter Units Cut Costs(Page)

    There are four simple steps to cutting costs.  These are proper settings, maintenance of equipment, proper air handling and proper machine coolant management.  Refer back to the

    Company Info(Page)

    Carbide Processors manufactures and sells exceptional tools for the toughest applications.  We've been at it since 1981, providing the highest performance tools to professional saw mills,...

    How Fine to Filter Coolant(Page)

    Relationship Of Particle Size To Machining Tolerances   The machine coolant should be filtered to a particle level that is 10% of the tightest desired tolerance.  </

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    Brazing Gases(Page)

    Brazing Gases for Torch Brazing There are about four basic gases for torch brazing.  They are generally used in combination with oxygen.    Acetylene (C2H2)<

    Think Your Old Machine Is Worthless? Think Again(Post)

    Morse Bits and Brad Point Drill Bits for Older Machines   I don’t know how many times a day I’m on the phone with a customer looking for a brad point drill bit (threaded or straight shank), an adjust

    Machine Coolant Analysis(Page)

    Machine Coolant Filtration Case Studies  #1  Machine Shop Machine Coolant Analysis   End mill at 10x and four corners of the end mill at 60-x magnification. Analysis of a tool...

    Online Articles(Page)

    2-22-11 How to Save Money on Tools: 7 Useful Tips on How to Save Money While Tool Shopping

    Technical Info(Page)

    We offer professional services in the following areas:  Woodworking Carbide Parts

    Parts of a Saw Blade(Page)

      This is, at best, a brief overview of a modern precision saw blade.  It is designed to give at least some idea of the factors we take into consideration when designing a saw blade...

    Why Special Carbide Shapes Are Expensive(Page)

    Why Special Carbide Shapes Are Expensive Ordinarily tungsten carbide shapes are made by pressing powder in a die. Once you get the die built you can process a lot of parts pretty cheaply. If you...