Robots load parts. CNC controls adapt feeds and speeds on the fly. Dashboards stream spindle data in real time. It’s tempting to think the hard work is done by software now, and tooling is just a line item on the purchase order.
But no matter how much intelligence you bolt onto a cell, the cut still happens at a tiny piece of carbide meeting metal. That’s where tool geometry quietly decides whether your smart process actually delivers. [Read more…] about Why Tool Geometry Still Matters in an Era of Smart CNC and Industrial Robots