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    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...

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    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,...

    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

    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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    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

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

    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...

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

    Carbide Braze Failure Due To Machining Of the Steel Holder(Post)

    The Machining of the Steel Holders caused the braze joint to fail.  Below is an analysis of what happened. This project was the brazing of a rectangular blank into a steel holder for use as a scraper.

    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...

    Machine Coolant Filtration Overview(Page)

    Would you buy a new car or truck and never change it's oil?  If you did change it's oil, would you drive it without changing the filter?  Dirty machine coolant costs a shop a huge amount...

    When and Why to Fine Filter Machine Coolant(Page)

    For most purposes flat bed, cyclone, centrifugal and similar filter systems may be more than adequate.  There are some situations where fine filtering is a definite advantage.  Refer back...

    They Call Him the Wrench Man(Post)

    We are always looking for ways to make cool stuff with out tools. But, how about making cool stuff out of tools! A scupltor in Australia has found a new life for old, rusted  wrenches that  would give

    Referencing Carbide by Grade(Page)

    Cross Referencing Carbide by Grade   From the book Building Superior Brazed Tools   Buy the Book <

    Filters Clean Finer than their Ratings(Page)

    The size rating is the smallest size particle that the filter will let through.  The filters are made by a felting process where the fibers are laid down at random and pressed together...

    Tungsten Carbide Automatic Brazing Standards(Page)

    Brazing Standards for Tungsten Carbide in Automatic Systems From the book Building Superior Brazed Tools  Buy the Book

    Socket Bit Sets with ProHold Technology from Bondhus on sale now!(Post)

    Socket bit sets with ProHold Technology from Bondhus on sale now! Buy bits with sockets for less than the bit only sets .  ProHold Technology holds hex bit securely in socket No roll pins

    Simple Solutions to Brazing Problems(Page)

    About 80 - 90% that these answers will solve these problems.  If you want more details you can go to our Braze Failure Analysis page.  Or buy the books.  You can also call 1-800...