flank wear in which the portion of the tool in contact with the finished part erodes. … crater wear in which contact with chips erodes the rake face. This is somewhat normal for tool wear, and does not seriously degrade the use of a tool until it becomes serious enoughRead More →

Cost. Flank steak is generally one of the least expensive cuts to purchase. Again, this is probably because it’s so thin that people tend to overlook it as a quality steak. … Compared to skirt steak, flanks are usually a bit more expensive because they’re usually the go-to cut forRead More →