Materials & Tool Technology
Materials & Tool Technology
Carbide Grades and Tips Explained for Woodworking
Understand carbide grades woodworking applications depend on — grain size, binder content, wear vs. toughness trade-offs, and how to match the right grade to your material.
Materials & Tool Technology
How CNC Manufacturing Delivers More Precise Tooling
Learn how CNC tool manufacturing precision — including CNC grinding, EDM, and optical comparators — produces tighter tolerances and longer tool life for woodworking operations.
Materials & Tool Technology
Cutting Tool Geometry Explained: Hook, Rake, and Clearance Angles
Learn how cutting tool hook angle, rake, and clearance angles affect cut quality, feed rate, and tear-out — with practical guidance for matching geometry to wood species.
Materials & Tool Technology
What Is S-Alloy and Why It Matters for Woodworking Tools
Discover what S-Alloy is, how it compares to standard steel and carbide, and why CGG Schmidt was first to bring S-Alloy woodworking tools to market in the early…