Kimball Midwest Blog | Cutting Tools (4)

The Cryogenic Process and its Value

September 4, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

First commercialized in the 1960s, the cryogenic process has had a major impact by offering exceptional benefits to metal parts that are used in a wide range of industries.

Tags: Products, Cutting Tools, Quality

Effective Extractors and When to Use Them

August 13, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

It’s probably happened to you at some point, whether you’re a DIYer or you work in repair and maintenance. You stripped or broke a screw or bolt, and it refuses to budge. Broken fasteners are not just frustrating, they can ruin your work material, and your day, if you don’t have a good extractor to remove them.

Tags: Cutting Tools, Extractors, Bolts

Ask The Expert: Drill Bits, Abrasives, and Cutting Tools

April 27, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

When it comes to questions on a job, who do you turn to?

Tags: Abrasives, Cutting Tools, Drilling

The Do's and Don'ts of Cutting Tools

October 13, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

You may have heard the phrase, "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing." If you work closely with cutting tools, you may think using the tool is simple as picking a drill bit, chucking it up, and going to work. But what if you think familiarity means you can skip best practices? Our goal is to provide knowledge to keep you safe as you use cutting tools. While the following do’s and don’ts may seem like common sense, most accidents happen when we do things we know we shouldn’t do.

Tags: How To, Cutting Tools, Drilling

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