Toolin' Around Sonic Blog

Welcome to Toolin’ Around Sonic, your go-to resource for everything related to carbide tooling, metal cutting, milling operations and more. Here, we explore the challenges and techniques behind precision machining—from optimizing cutting tool geometry and feed rates, to navigating tool wear, coatings, and maintenance. Whether you're in a high-production shop or pushing performance at the spindle, we’re here to share sharp insights, practical strategies, and real-world know-how—brought to you by the team at Sonic Tools LP.

How to Improve Your Aluminum Surface Finish when Finishing

Posted by Cam Glass on 09.02.25

Introduction Here's a visual for you: you're in the shop, finishing the last pass on an aluminum cylinder head for a client. The job's behind schedule, so you're laser-focused on getting it right the … read more

Why the Best Shops Get Better Results With the Same Tools

Posted by Cam Glass on 06.24.25

You don't need a new tool. You need a better process. Smarter Shops, Stronger Results Walk into any CNC shop, and you'll hear it: "This tool's killing me." It's an easy explanation for a complex mac … read more