New Aerospace Materials Require New Cutting Tools
Our “W”-tipped drill cuts clean holes on CFRP-reinforced materials, compared to the rough edges left by conventional cutting tools.
RobbJack Applications Guide
Download a complete copy of the current US Applications Guide/Catalog
Applications
Application Guide Introduction
The introduction section of the RobbJack Application Guide/Catalog
Applications
Aluminum Applications Guide
Tools for working with aluminum. Click here for the guide.
Applications
Titanium Applications Guide
Tools for working with titanium. Click here for the guide.
Applications
Composites Applications Guide
Tools for working with composites. Click here for the guide.
Applications
Diemold Applications Guide
Tools for working in diemold applications. Click here for the guide.
Applications
Miniatures Applications Guide
Tools for working with miniature applications. Click here for the guide.
Applications
Multiple Applications Guide
Tools for working in multiple applications. Click here for the guide.
Applications
Wood and Plastics Applications Guide
Tools for working with wood and plastics. Click here for the guide.
Applications
The Allure of Aluminum
“We have tools that reduce the amount of horsepower that’s consumed so you can remove more cubic inches per minute with the same amount of horsepower.” – Mike MacArthur
Articles
Price List and Product Info
Download a copy of the current RobbJack pricelist with key product information
Applications
An End Mill Designed to Control Chatter
This end mill design enables it to vibrate at the same frequency as the workpiece, preventing vibration from turning into chatter.
Articles
Aluminum in Automotive
At RobbJack, ingenuity is built into every tool, delivering performance the competition just can’t touch. Consider this recent automotive example.
Case Studies
Carbon Fiber in Aircraft
When drilling carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) wing spars, an aircraft manufacturer struggled with poor quality cuts and expensive scrap until switching to RobbJack’s new Solid PCD W-Point drill.
Case Studies
Increased Die/Mold Tool Life
The new carbide material and new coating combination in RobbJack’s DM/MDM Die/Mold Carbide End Mill lasts 450% longer than comparable carbides and coatings designed for hard metal applications—and reduces wear by 909%.
Case Studies
Trimming Carbon Fiber Aircraft Skins
A commercial airline manufacturer achieves 13,000 linear feet per tool trimming CFRP aircraft skins with CPCD-203
Case Studies
Tool Features
RobbJack end mills, saws, and router bits set the industry standard for close tolerances and consistent performance.
Guides
Micromachining
RobbJack SS and SR-Series micro end mills—when nothing less will cut it.
Tips and Tricks
Titanium Tool Selection
The proper way to choose a titanium tool. Also programming techniques and more. Click here.
Materials
Solid Carbide Saws
Binding, slippage and high-torque cuts. What you need to know. Click here.
Tips and Tricks
Die Mold Tool Selection
Carbide or steel shank? What’s the right order? How do I control heat? What’s the proper programming technique? All this and more here.
Materials
Thin Wall Techniques in Aluminum
Machining aluminum? Here’s what you need to know to do the job right… the tools, the technique, the process
Materials
RoHS Compliance Letter
RobbJack Corporation manufactures rotary cutting tools from hard metal blanks containing none of the substances banned by EU RoHS directives. Click for a copy of our RoHS compliance letter.
Safety
Conflict Mineral Template
RobbJack has sought and received representations from each of its suppliers that conflict minerals used do not originate in the Covered Countries, and have implemented measures for conflict-free sourcing. Click for a copy of our Conflict Mineral Template.
Safety
Toxic Chemical Notification Letter
Solid Carbide Cutting Tools, PCD cutting Tools and Precision Ground Carbide Blanks, contain a chemical subject to section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA). Click for a copy of our notification letter.
Safety
Safety Data Sheet
The Hazard Communication Standard requires that RobbJack provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each hazardous chemical to downstream users to communicate information on these hazards. Click to learn more and download our SDS.
Safety
T-Process
T Process
Problems with chipping? T-process strengthens the cutting edge and helps eliminate chipping.
Modifications
Full Radius
Full Radius
Need a tool with a full radius? Add a full radius to any end mill.
Modifications
Reach and Feather Blend
Reach and Feather Blend™
Modify any end mill with a Feather Blend™ neck to get the job done quickly and cleanly.
Guides
Mirror Edge
Mirror Edge™
RobbJack’s Mirror Edge™ treatment dampens vibration to eliminate chatter.
Guides
Coolant Grooves
Coolant Grooves
Have cooling issues? Let RobbJack add coolant grooves to your favorite end mill.
Guides
DCC
DCC Diamond Coated Carbide
DCC is a diamond coating that is produced in CVD chambers built by RobbJack’s sister company, Crystallume.
Coatings
DLC
DLC Diamond Like Carbon Coating
Our Black Widow DLC coating is tailored to have a combination of lubricity, abrasion, and corrosion resistance.
Coatings
TiN
TiN Titanium Nitride Coating
RobbJack’s TiN coating is optimized through a patented process to give you consistent coating properties.
Coatings
TiCN
TiCN Titanium Carbo-Nitride Coating
The incorporation of carbon into the film increases its hardness and wear resistance, while lowering its coefficient of friction from the properties of TiN.
Coatings
AlTiN
AlTiN Aluminum Titanium Nitride Coating
The development of PVD Aluminum Titanium Nitride based coatings is the most significant advancement in wear coatings since the introduction of Titanium Nitride.
Coatings
TSE/BSE Statement
All RobbJack Corporation products are manufactured wholly from solid carbide materials and do not contain any raw materials produced from, or substances derived of animal origin.
Safety
A Practical Approach to Milling Titanium
When the right cutting tool, toolholder, cutter paths and machining parameters are applied intelligently, a shop may have more capability to mill titanium effectively than it recognizes.
Articles
High-Performance Machining of Composite Materials
Composite tools present their own special challenges, such as proper fixturing and vibration. And of course, it always helps to get the best tool for maximum life
Materials
Drilling and Trimming of Carbon Fiber Composites Webinar
Carbon Fiber and other composite materials are very difficult to cut with out delamination, uncut fibers, or poor tool life. This webinar teaches techniques to solve those problems. This webinar covers diamond coated carbide, PCD, and carbide routers and drills.
Materials
RobbJack Speeds and Feeds
Quick, easy speed and feed calculations for any material, grade or machining application in both metric and standard.
Articles
Choosing the Right Cutting Tool for the Mold Making Industry
Choosing the right tool will pay huge dividends in the quality, repeatability and the overall success of a job. This article discusses the different types of materials, which tools to choose, and how to use them.
Articles
Don't Fear High Speed Hard Metal
Many people feel that hard metal machining is a black art, but with a few basic principles it is not only profitable but also a straightforward machining process.
Materials
Save With RobbJack!
Use this form to easily calculate your actual savings when applying our tools to your specific applications. Download this Excel version that does all the calculations for you! (Requires MS Excel)
Applications
Rapid Material Removal
With the right tools and a little know-how, you can remove a lot of metal in a shorter time than you thought possible.
Articles
Advanced Tool Paths Improve Cutter Performance in Difficult Materials
Trochoidal toolpaths are available on most CAD/CAM systems, yet are rarely used or even known. By using trochoidal toolpaths and hybrid trochoidal toolpaths you can successfully machine exotic materials.
Articles
The Common Ground Between Moldmaking and Aerospace
Many of the proven technologies used for mold and die machining can also be used in difficult to machine aerospace materials.
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