A Look Back at the Archive - The Right and Wrong of Modern Hob Sharpening

This article discusses the various effects of hob sharpening on hob performance and proper sharpening methods.

A Look Back at the Archive - Hobs & Form Relieved Cutters: Common Sharpening Problems

True radial or rake faces, parallel gashes or correct lead and precision indexing are controlled by positive mechanical or CNC means on modem hob sharpening machines. This method is recommended as the Oldy effective means of positively duplicating the accuracy required on precision cutting tools. Freehand sharpening should be avoided at all times, as it not only produces poor and inaccurate results but also reduces tool life.

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A Look Back at the Archive - The Right and Wrong of Modern Hob Sharpening This article discusses the various effects of hob sharpening on hob performance and proper sharpening methods. Read More A Look Back at the Archive - Hobs & Form Relieved Cutters: Common Sharpening Problems True radial or rake faces, parallel gashes or correct lead and precision indexing are controlled by positive mechanical or CNC means on modem hob sharpening machines. This method is recommended as the Oldy effective means of positively duplicating the accuracy required on precision cutting tools. Freehand sharpening should be avoided at all times, as it not only produces poor and inaccurate results but also reduces tool life. Read More
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