How to Use Circle-Segment End Mills to Improve Cycle Time and Surface Finish

Dave Colton is the sales director for Kyocera SGS. After leaving school, Dave completed his apprenticeship as a tool maker in Sheffield. Throughout his career spanning 43 years, Dave has gained in-depth knowledge of the cutting tool industry with a particular focus on the aerospace and medical sectors.

Barry Ward is the technical and R&D manager at Kyocera SGS. With a flair for outside-the-box engineering creativity and an almost obsessive compulsion to improve machining processes, Barry is the person to go to when challenges take a whole new level. He also loves anything mechanical and the faster, the better. Challenges are his cup of tea.

Joao's area of expertise covers engineering and manufacturing processes with an emphasis on high-performance tooling solutions, machining strategies and assisting customers with process optimization on how best to utilize SGS tooling to machining soft and hard materials, predominantly in the aerospace, medical and automotive industries.