Since 1931, Severance Tools has been helping machinists and manufacturers solve deburring, countersinking, and finishing challenges. Our technical articles share decades of application experience to help you get better results from your tooling.

February 2026

How to Choose the Right Rotary File for Your Application

Learn how to select the perfect rotary file shape, size, and material for deburring, finishing, and shaping operations. Covers shape codes A through X, material choices, shank sizes, and cut patterns.

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January 2026

Countersinking Best Practices: Eliminate Chatter & Improve Surface Finish

Master countersinking operations with expert tips on tool selection, speeds, feeds, and technique. Learn why 6-flute chatterless design eliminates common problems.

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December 2025

Complete Guide to Tube Deburring: Techniques, Tools & Best Practices

Expert guide to deburring tubes and tubing. Inside, outside, and end deburring techniques for automotive, aerospace, hydraulic, and industrial applications.

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November 2025

Why Carbide Hand Files Outlast Steel Files 100:1

Discover why solid carbide hand files are the superior choice for tool rooms, maintenance shops, and production. Learn about the 100-to-1 life advantage over conventional steel files.

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