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Tool Bit Geometry. Single Point Cutting Tool. Body of the Tool. Back Rake controls the direction of the chip,. Counteract the pressure against the tool from the work by pulling the tool into the work. Side Rake along with back rake controls the chip flow.
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Tool Bit Geometry Single Point Cutting Tool Body of the Tool
Back Rake controls the direction of the chip, • Counteract the pressure against the tool from the work by pulling the tool into the work • Side Rake along with back rake controls the chip flow • Nose Radius makes the finish of the cut smoother & strengthens the tip as sharp point is fragile • Front clearance angle is usually 8 degrees • Side clearance angle is 10-15 degrees
A form tool is precision-ground into a pattern that resembles the part to be formed • This form tool is for a shift knob on a motorcycle • This tool has an 8-degree rake from top to bottom for clearance • AForm tool can be used as a single operation and therefore eliminate many other operations • Feed into the work is usually slow, .0005" to .0012" per revolution
Different Tool Bits Tool Bits Tool Holder Tool Holders Tool Inserts (Use & Throw type)