Types of Cutting Tools Manufactured by National Precision Tools Chennai
Cutting tools can be classified in various ways; however the most common way is based on the number of main cutting edges that participates in cutting action at a time. On this basis, cutting tools can be classified into three groups as given below.
· Single point cutting tools
· Double point cutting tools
· Multi-point cutting tools
Single point cutting tools :
Such cutters have only one main cutting edge that participate in cutting action at a time. Examples include turning tool, boring tool, fly cutter, slotting tool, etc.
Double point cutting tool:
As the name implies, these tools contain two cutting edges that simultaneously participate in cutting action at a pass. Example includes drill (common metal cutting drill that has only two flutes).
Multi-point cutting tool
These tools contain more than two main cutting edges that can simultaneously remove material in a single pass. Examples include milling cutter, broach, gear hobbing cutter, grinding wheel, etc.
Types Of Cutting Tools
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