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Work Gloves: Safety You Can’t Skip
When it comes to workplace safety, protecting your hands should never be an afterthought. From construction sites to manufacturing...
5 minutes ago3 min read

Coated Abrasives — Powering Performance Across Industries
From aerospace components to heavy equipment manufacturing, coated abrasives are a cornerstone of material finishing and surface...
6 days ago3 min read

Understanding Tool Holders: The Backbone of Precision Machining
In any metalworking operation, precision , stability , and efficiency are essential. At the heart of achieving these qualities lies the...
Mar 63 min read

Threads and Thread Milling 101
Threading is a fundamental aspect of mechanical design and manufacturing, enabling the assembly of components through helical structures...
Feb 274 min read

Buying Guide for Carbide Inserts
A buying guide on how to choose the right carbide insert for metalworking
Feb 133 min read


Metalworking Fluids 101: How the Right Coolant Transforms Modern Machining
In today’s industrial manufacturing landscape, achieving both efficiency and precision is paramount. Yet one crucial element often goes...
Jan 303 min read

The Perfect Grit: How to Choose
In the realm of abrasive materials, one of the most critical factors influencing performance is the grit size. The grit size determines...
Jan 93 min read

Staying Safe in Winter: Essential Tips and Solutions
Winter weather solutions and safety tips
Dec 18, 20243 min read

Carbide Drills: Essential Tools that Drive Precision and Performance
When it comes to reliable tooling, few products are as instantly recognizable – or as crucial – as the drill.
Nov 1, 20243 min read

The 7 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing: Eliminating Inefficiencies for Peak Performance
In our previous blog , we explored the five core principles of lean manufacturing and how they drive efficiency by focusing on value...
Oct 10, 20243 min read

Lean Manufacturing-Let's Discuss!
What is Lean Manufacturing? Â Lean manufacturing is a systematic approach to minimizing waste within a manufacturing system without...
Oct 2, 20242 min read

How to Extend the Life of Your End Mill
How to extend the life of your end mill to help reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Sep 19, 20243 min read

Case Study: Conical Ball Mill Saves +$65K in Cycle Time Cost
Customer & Challenge: A Maine-based, precision 5 axis capable CNC shop needed to machine complex 15-5PH stainless steel nose cones,...
Sep 4, 20241 min read

Join Us at IMTS2024: Where Innovation Meets the Future of Manufacturing!
We’re excited to announce that Butler Bros is gearing up to attend the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS ) in Chicago...
Aug 15, 20241 min read

Case Study: Longer Tool Life Saves Aerospace Customer $130K
Customer & Challenge: A North Carolina-based manufacturer of aerospace and defense components was struggling with their rough milling...
Aug 6, 20241 min read

Demystifying Abrasives Grits: Understanding the Different Grit Sizes
Understanding abrasive grit sizes and their uses
Jul 25, 20242 min read

Choosing the Right Abrasive: A Guide to Finding Your Perfect Match
A guide to finding the perfect match when choosing the right abrasives.
Jul 11, 20243 min read

Decreasing Tool Chatter: Avoid These 6 Common Boring Bar Application Errors
Decrease tool chatter by avoiding these 6 common boring bar mistakes
Jun 20, 20242 min read

Butler Bros. is Growing: Exciting Expansion News in North Carolina
We are thrilled to announce the construction of our new state-of-the-art office and warehouse space in Greensboro, North Carolina!...
Jun 6, 20241 min read

Exploring Workholding Options for Enhanced Stability in Machining
Achieving stability and reducing vibrations during machining is essential for producing high-quality parts with precision and efficiency....
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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