Andrew Hancock, Author at KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools Group

HRSA Quick Tips - How to get repeatable success.

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Why Traditional Machining Strategies Fail in HRSA

Learn how to optimize cutting forces, toolpath selection, and edge sharpness to conquer work hardening and master HRSA machining.

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A Legacy of Leadership: Tom Haag Receives ISA Lifetime Achievement Award

Celebrate Tom Haag’s 2026 ISA Lifetime Achievement Award. Discover his 40-year legacy of leadership and innovation at Kyocera SGS Precision Tools.

Insert geometry limits turning performance or can improve it when applied correctly as Justin explains in this video

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Beyond the Dial: Why Geometry is the True Limit of Your Lathe

Stop chasing speeds and feeds. Learn how insert geometry, lead angles, and chipbreakers work together to stabilize tool life and more!

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KYOCERA Launches TW Series Thread Whirling Tools

Boost efficiency with Kyocera’s TW Series Thread Whirling Tools. Engineered for Swiss-type lathes, they deliver precision for medical bone screws and aerospace parts.

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Are You Using the Wrong Drill Geometry? Burrs, Crooked Holes, Broken Drills

Learn when to use standard, straight flute, or flat-bottom drills to prevent burrs, walking, chatter, and breakage while improving hole quality and tool life.