Cutting Tools

Introduction
y Metals are in irregular shapes. They are shaped into

usable forms through variable processes.

 

Non cutting shaping Cutting shaping

Cutting tool

y A cutting tool is any tool that is used to remove

material from the workpiece by means of shear deformation. Cutting may be done by single-point or multipoint tools. y Single-point tools are used in turning, shaping, plaining and similar operations, and remove material by means of one cutting edge. Milling and drilling tools are often multipoint tools. Grinding tools are also multipoint tools.

Types of cutting tool

y Cutting tools may be classified according to the

number of major cutting edges (points) involved as follows: Single point: e.g., turning tools, shaping, planning and slotting tools and boring tools Double (two) point: e.g., drills Multipoint (more than two): e.g., milling cutters, broaching tools, hobs, gear shaping cutters etc.

y Shank:- main body of the tool y Flank:- The surface below or adjacent of the cutting

edge is called as flank.

y Face:- The surface on which the chip slides is called

face.
y Heel:- Intersection of base and flank y Nose:- the cutting point of the tool.

Single-Point Cutting Tool Variety

y There are many types of cutting tools for different

operations. Below is shown a few of the variety, here shown with a tool holder adapter that fits into a larger tool post fixture.

Below is shown how single-point lathe tools can be used