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37 Years, Countless Cutting Tools, and a Lot of Great Memories Some employees become part of a company. Others become part of its history. When Scott Smith joined us in 1989, we were still operating under the GUHDO banner, the company itself was only a few years old, and none of us could have imagined […]
Getting chip load right is one of the most important factors in maximizing tool life, cut quality, and CNC productivity. A chip load calculator gives you a valuable starting point, but it cannot tell you the optimum chip load for your specific application. Why? Because every cutting application is different. Machine rigidity, spindle power, tool […]
Choosing the right CNC tooling is about much more than matching a tool diameter to a machine. The workpiece material, cutting operation, machine, spindle, toolholding, required finish, production volume, and cutting parameters all affect which tool will perform best. The right combination can deliver better edge quality, longer tool life, faster production, and lower cost […]
When Standard Tooling Isn’t Enough: Designing a Custom Foam Removal Cutter for Structural Wall Panels Custom tooling that transformed a manual process into automated CNC production Not every manufacturing challenge can be solved with an off-the-shelf cutting tool. Recently, GDP Tooling worked with a manufacturer of structural insulated wall panels who needed a way to […]
Learn how carbide and PCD PCB saw blades improve tool life, cut quality, and productivity when machining FR-4, Rogers, PTFE, and advanced PCB materials.
Collet Maintenance: The Most Overlooked Factor in Tool Life and Performance Poor collet maintenance is one of the most common—and most preventable—causes of premature tool wear, poor cut quality, excessive spindle vibration, and costly tool breakage. A router bit can only perform as well as the system holding it. Even the highest-quality cutting tool will […]
HSK Heat Shrink Tool Holders: Why Quality Matters When it comes to CNC machining performance, most shops focus on the cutting tool itself. However, one of the most overlooked factors affecting tool life, surface finish, spindle health, and machining accuracy is the tool holder. The reality is simple: a cutting tool can only perform as […]
Safety First: Real CNC Shop Incidents and What They Teach Us In CNC shops, safety isn’t optional—it’s essential. These true stories from real customers show how small lapses in maintenance or communication can lead to near-disasters. We’re sharing them to help prevent similar incidents and keep your team safe. The Importance of Tool Maintenance Tool […]
If you are ever tasked with the challenge of identifying an HSK tool holder interface, the following will guide you through the differences and dimensions of the machine spindle interface (upper portion) of the HSK holder. These high-precision clamping tools are available in several configurations, including heat shrink construction, collet chucks, Weldon shank adapters, and […]
Finding replacement Edgebander tooling can be challenging with lead times often extensive and the cost eye-popping. Our extensive edgebanding tool selection includes a wide range of replacement inserts for straight and radius trim cutters, snip saws, scrape knives, PCD trim cutters and PCD premill cutters. In addition to our standard catalog items, we also offer […]
GDP’s Shaper Tooling program includes a wide range of insert tools suitable for use on wood shapers. Tools in our standard offering include rebate, jointing, planing, grooving, beveling, rounding-over, finger-jointing, tongue & groove as well as miter cutters. Profile tooling for cope and stick (stile and rail), cove, beads, ogees, edging, and other customized needs […]
At GDP Industrial Tooling we have been serving our customers unique tooling needs for over 35+ years. We were recently presented with a query on how to machine a “Smoke Top Hat” made of hardwood on a CNC machine. A Smoke Top Hat is used in the bar and restaurant industry to add a smoky […]
