Goodson Gazette
How to properly care for your carbide cutting tools
Carbides are more brittle than high speed steel, so it is very important that they be used with care. There are three things to remember when using carbide cutting tools:
- Avoid making intermittent cuts
- Do not turn tool in reverse of normal rotation
- Avoid cutting out valve seats with counterbore seat cutters
When in use, always keep carbide tools stored separately, cased in wood or plastic. If they happen to bump into other tools or machine surfaces, the carbide could chip, thus destroying the integrity of the tool. Tool Boards can esily help revent tool damage. Your Tool Board will enable you to organize and separate your tools for quick selection and safe storage. Some machines are already equipped with a Tool Board. If not, take some time to construct your own. Your productivity will automatically increase and your carbide tools will be stored safely and properly.
Performance Angle Milling
Q: What is the proper way to angle mill? Should I change the intake side or the head or change the intake? Get the answers from the Goodson Techxperts.Solutions to common cylinder honing problems
Get solutions to the most common cylinder honing problems including stone loading, cylinder taper, uneven wear, chatter and more.
A New “Finish” in Honing
Plateau hone, soft hone, whisker hone and ultra-finish hone. Confused? Don’t feel bad… there are many machinists out there who are uncertain about this new honing method. In fact, it’s one of the most frequently asked questions on the Goodson Technical Service hotline.
For years, we have been honing cylinders with a coarse stone followed by a finishing stone. Then ring materials changed, requiring an additional very fine finishing stone to follow. Now current technology demands an added step to create an even cleaner, burr-free finish.
Hearing protection in the workplace
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that ten million people in the United States have noise induced hearing loss and nearly all of those cases are a result of exposure to noise on the job.
Unlike muscles, you cannot “toughen up” your ears so that you’re not bothered by loud noises.
Glossary of Brake Terms
Ever wonder what a gib is? How about discard dimension? What's negative rake or positive rake? Here's a glossary of brake related terms.Frequently Asked Questions about Brakes and Goodtool Brand Products
Get answers to frequently asked questions about brake service such as the difference between brake tips, when and why to use silencer bands and much more.6 Ways To Improve the Performance of Your Hot Tank or Jet Washer
1. Keep tramp oil and sludge deposits out of your cleaning solutionTramp oil and sludge deposits make your solution less effective. Caustic is still trying to “clean” the leftover sludge and oil. Periodically, dip out or clean sediment from your machine. Your solution will last longer and be more effective on the parts you want cleaned.