Geometry
Cutting tools for metal cutting have many shapes, each of which are described by their angles or geometries. Every one of these tool shapes have a specific purpose in metal cutting. The primary machining goal is to achieve the most efficient separation of chips from the workpiece. For this reason, the selection of the right cutting tool geometry is critical. Other chip formation influences include:
- The workpiece material
- The cutting tool material
- The power and speed of the machine
- Various process conditions, such as heat and vibration
Honing & Coating
Honing is the creation of a controlled radius and a surface finish improvement at the intersection of two points that create the cutting edge. Honed edges can be full radii, waterfall or a reverse waterfall. The advantages of honing the edge of a cutting tool has several benefits including:
- Improved tool life
- Improved surface finish of the workpiece
- Reduced spindle load
- Reduced overall cost of manufacturing
Substrates
