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Cutting Tool Engineering is a B2B magazine and media company covering cutting and grinding technologies used throughout the manufacturing industry.
Arlington Heights, IL
Joined December 2010
💡 Smarter Setups = Bigger Savings. In our June/July cover story, Cutting Tool Engineering explores how tool presetters are reshaping shop efficiency—especially for small to mid-sized operations looking to boost output without adding machines. Want to know how fast a presetter
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Tired of breaking taps or struggling with threads over ¾"?. 🛠️ Try thread milling—and Stay Sharp with Brandt Taylor. Our latest @CTEmedia article breaks down tools, tips & EMUGE-FRANKEN’s tech that fights galling. 📖 Read it in our June/July issue.
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The Presetter Payoff: Small Shops. Big Gains. Forget the new machine. A tool presetter could be your biggest ROI. CTE’s June/July cover story breaks down how shops of all sizes are cutting downtime and boosting throughput with presetters. 🛠️ #Manufacturing #CTEMag #ToolPresetter
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Take a quick look inside Platinum Tooling’s newly built showroom in Prospect Heights, IL — designed to give sales reps, agents, and trade press a hands-on view of their precision machine tool accessories.
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The Lyndex-Nikken presetter eliminates the need for manual insert rotation and measurement—especially on tools like 10-insert shell mills.
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Platinum Tooling demonstrates the Rineck shrink-fit machine and tool holders they import—a hands-free, induction-based heating system that automatically transfers hot cutters into a cooling tank.
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🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from Cutting Tool Engineering! 🇺🇸. Tomorrow, we celebrate the spirit of independence, innovation, and the American drive to build a better future—one cut at a time. Here's to the engineers, machinists, and manufacturers who keep this country running
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Experience fast, precise, and effortless tool setup with Lyndex-Nikken’s automated tool presetter.
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QUICK Roll Marking Tool Eliminates Engraving. Platinum Tooling is now the North American importer of the QUICK roll-marking tool from Hommel + Keller — the modular system that cuts marking time by up to 85% and integrates seamlessly into your existing CNC setup.
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RT @PlatinumTooling: Last week, we welcomed Dennis and Tim Spaeth as we as Alan Richter from @CTEplus. Preben and Luke were more than happ….
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Sharpen your skills with insights from industry pros like Christopher Tate and Brandt Taylor. From precision machining to shop floor efficiency, CTE’s got you covered. 🔗 #Machining #Manufacturing #CuttingTools #CTE #SkillsDevelopment
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🔧 Missed EASTEC? We’ve got you covered. Head to to catch up on CTE’s MT Series East booth visits! See what our industry partners are showcasing, from breakthrough tooling tech to smart manufacturing solutions. Get a front-row look at what’s shaping the
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📘 Brandt Taylor’s Toolbox of Tips is now available on the Cutting Tool Engineering app!. For nearly 50 years, Brandt Taylor has delivered practical, no-nonsense machining advice through his Machinist’s Corner column. Now, we’ve compiled the best of those insights into one
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Workholding ASMR: Satisfying close-up shots of Mate Precision Technologies' innovative workholding solutions in action. Clip from our full-length EASTEC 2025 booth visit, now live at
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Struggling with feeds and speeds? We’ve done the math so you don’t have to. Whether you’re calculating surface speed or dialing in chip load, CTE’s formulas and equations are here to help you machine smarter—not harder. ✅ Quick-access calculators for fast results.🛠️
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🔧 Live Wednesday! Join CTE editor Dennis Spaeth and @VargusUSA for a special Bourbon With The Editor™ livestream on solid carbide thread milling. From 1mm tools to 5X deep threads—get insights that can transform your shop. 🎥 Tune in + ask questions live!
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🏆 #ANCATooloftheYear2025 is open! ANCA invites toolmakers to compete for AUD$10K in products, global travel, pro consultations & more. Categories:.🔹 #MadeonANCA.🔹 Most Innovative Tool Design.Enter by July 21. Winners announced at #EMO2025. 👉
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Tapping aluminum? Don’t let built-up edge wreck your threads. This guide covers tap selection, cutting parameters, and more to boost thread quality and reduce downtime. Read more: #CNCmachining #Tapping #ManufacturingTips #AluminumMachining
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