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Why Micro Tools Break — And How to Prevent It

If you’re running micro end mills, drills, or reamers — this is worth your time.

Miniature tools don’t behave like standard cutters.
Different chip loads. Different rigidity. Different strategy.

In this excellent video, the “Cutting Tool Counselor,” Don Grandt, explains:

• Why micro tools break
• What causes premature failure
• How to adjust feeds & speeds properly
• Practical tips for success in miniature machining

Micromachining is its own discipline — and understanding tooling is critical.

Whether you’re cutting microfluidic channels, precision optics, or biomedical components, this is solid advice.

Credit to Harvey Tool for producing quality technical education like this.

🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/oe5lIkC50Rw?si=nhqesbLsWdzsf2tM

Avoiding Miniature Tool Breakage: In The Loupe TV Ep. 28 Have you ever broken a miniature tool? The “Cutting Tool Counselor,” Don Grandt is here to help! Miniature cutting tools, such as end mills, drills, and ream...

Minitech CNC Mini-Mill/GX installed at INRAE – Paris-Saclay

Proud to see a Minitech Mini-Mill/GX in operation at INRAE (Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement) in Paris-Saclay.
This system is supporting advanced research with ultra-precision micromachining capabilities—ideal for microfluidics, materials science, and biomedical applications where accuracy, repeatability, and reliability matter.

Always rewarding to collaborate with leading research institutions pushing the boundaries of science and engineering.

Behind the scenes at Minitech today — assembling a fresh run of Mini-Mill/GX systems.

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Today’s stop: SUTD – Singapore University of Technology and Design
We’re on-site installing a Minitech 3-Axis CNC Mill/GX at the SUTD Eco-city Research and Innovation Centre.

Dr. Goh’s team is pioneering microfluidic bioreactor technologies for drug manufacturing and space life sciences, combining precision micro-machining with advanced biosensing to push the limits of biomanufacturing innovation.

Exciting Collaboration Ahead! 🌏
We’re pleased to share that Minitech is exploring a new partnership with Gaia Science in Singapore to promote and support our high-precision CNC micro-milling systems throughout Asia.

A big thank-you to the Gaia team for the warm welcome and hospitality — we’re looking forward to many years of collaboration and innovation together!

📍 Singapore
📅 October 28, 2025

Today’s stop: MIT Department of Biological Engineering
We’re on-site installing a Minitech 5-Axis CNC Mill/GX with ATC at MIT’s Biological Engineering Lab.

Researchers are utilizing this system to manufacture microfluidic devices that support the development of Organ-on-a-Chip technologies, advancing commercial applications in drug discovery and pharmacokinetics.

Proud to see Minitech precision powering groundbreaking research at MIT.

Today’s stop: Paris 🇫🇷

We’re on-site at the renowned Institut Pierre-Gilles de Gennes (IPGG) servicing a CNC Mini-Mill/GX that’s been running strong for over 10 years — and still holding ≤5µm tolerances.

Located in the heart of Paris and part of PSL University, IPGG is a global leader in microfluidics research, developing groundbreaking tools and devices for the scientific community.

We’re proud to support institutions like IPGG that push the boundaries of science — and proud that our machines keep up.

🔧 Precision that lasts.

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