Field notes for buyers managing cutting tools, carbide inserts, boring bars, milling cutters, release packets and production supply risk.
A practical guide based on real experience with 200+ rush orders, explaining why emergency tooling requests are a symptom of planning gaps and how to prevent them.
A procurement manager reveals how focusing on unit price rather than total cost and delivery certainty leads to budget blowouts, and why paying more for reliable tooling like Kennametal reamers and lathe tool holders is actually cheaper in the long run.
A first-person FAQ covering common pitfalls with Kennametal end mills, turning tools, and more—plus unexpected questions about laser welding gas, 3D printer filtration, and scroll saw vs laser cutter. Written by a custom machining veteran who's documented every dollar wasted.
A procurement manager shares why Kennametal milling cutters and tool holders are worth the investment for small shops, with total cost insights and real-world order data.
A procurement manager's perspective on buying Kennametal tools. We cover nomenclature, total cost, stainless steel CNC, and the math behind value-driven tooling decisions.
A procurement manager's real-world story about how chasing low prices on Kennametal cutting tools led to hidden costs, and why total cost of ownership (TCO) now drives every buying decision.
A procurement manager’s real-world FAQ on Kennametal turning tools, milling inserts, and carbide grades — with TCO math, vendor lessons, and a look at how additive manufacturing changes the game.
A practical step-by-step guide for engineers and buyers facing tight deadlines — from choosing the right cutting tool to navigating special applications like ceramic end mills and MOPA fiber lasers.
A candid account of costly mistakes and lessons learned from a B2B machine shop veteran on selecting Kennametal lathe tool holders, optimizing CNC vertical machining centers, and deciding between a new tooling system and a cheap metal 3D printer.
A firsthand account of mistakes made with Kennametal cutting tools, including when their indexable end mills are worth it and the best alternatives for specific jobs. A practical guide for engineers and machinists.