Peter Bagwell

Peter Bagwell is an engineer at Slater Tools Inc., which specializes in rotary broaching tools. For more information go to www.slatertools.com.

Shop Doc: Micro Beginnings

Dear Shop Doc,
I have recently been asked if my shop does “micro” machining. I’ve done some work on small
parts recently, but I’m not exactly sure what is meant by “micro.” [...]

“Twisted” while Broaching 400 Series Stainless

I’m using a quarter inch hexagon broach to create a quarter inch deep form in 400 series stainless steel. However, the form is twisted, somehow spiraling from one end to [...]