We Sell Cool Tooling.  Let's Keep It That Way.

Your cutting tool should NEVER feel hot to the touch.  Heat is the enemy of the tool. 

It distresses the composition of the tool and diminishes valuable tool life.

Possible causes of heat buildup include:

> Incorrect tool material for the application.

>  The feed rates are too low.

>  The spindle speed is too high.

>  Stopping and/or lingering in the cut path.

>  Excessive or slow plunging.

>  Mistaken spiral direction.

>  Feeding the tool in the wrong direction.

>  Running the spindle in the wrong direction.

>  The chip load on the finish pass is too light.

>  Improper maintenance of routers and collets.

> Using tools after they become dull.

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Maximize your tool life while minimizing your tooling expenses. 
If you have questions on feed rates and spindle speeds,

be sure to call our technical expert toll-free at 877-264-9747.