Four Steps to Select the Optimal Cutting Tool: “Cut – off” machining is a common processing method in small – scale lathe machining. In this article, we will introduce the key points of tool selection by dividing them into four steps. Understand each characteristic and choose a cutting tool suitable for the machining scenario.
1.Tool Holder Size
Check the size of the tool shank and the diameter of the workpiece to be cut. Examine the “tool shank size”. The tool shank to be connected varies depending on the machine tool. Please check the interface specifications of the machine tool.
Confirm the “diameter of the material to be processed” and the “diameter of the workpiece during the cut – off process”. This is an important point to prevent interference between the tool and the workpiece.
