In the realm of CNC turning, the Lathe tool stands as an indispensable instrument, wielding a cutting part that shapes the landscape of various materials. Widely utilized in CNC milling, the Lathe tool plays a pivotal role in generating and treating chips, ensuring precision and efficiency in the manufacturing process. This article explores the diverse types of CNC Lathe tools and sheds light on essential considerations for their selection.

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Types of CNC Lathe Tools

1. Turning Tool

Rough Turning Tool: Designed to swiftly remove large amounts of metal, this tool boasts a clear cutting angle, capable of withstanding maximum cutting force.

Finishing Tool: Used for precision, this tool delicately removes small amounts of metal, ensuring a smooth and precise surface.

2. Boring Tool

Boring Bar: Enlarges existing holes, facilitating the drilling and increasing the diameter of drilled holes for proper component installation.

3. Facing Tool

Face Cutter: Cuts a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation, reducing the length of the workpiece by providing a perpendicular cut to the lathe’s axis.

4. Chamfering Tool

Chamfering Tool: Shapes bevels or grooves in bolts, specifically designed for chamfering corners of the workpiece.

5. Knurling Tool

Knurling Tool: Creates surface textures or non-slip surfaces, adding aesthetic and functional elements to the machined product.

6. Parting Tool

Parting Tool: Includes various cutting tools for high carbon steel and tool steel, facilitating precise cutting.

7. Thread Cutting Tool

External Thread Tool: Processes external threads on a workpiece.

Internal Thread Tool: Processes internal threads within the workpiece.

8. Grooving Tool

Grooving Tool: Creates narrow cavities of specific depths on different surfaces, offering versatility in machining.

9. Forming Tool

Forming Tool: Utilized to craft diverse workpiece shapes, using special lids or brackets to hold the tool in place.

How to Select CNC Lathe Tools

Choosing the right lathe tools involves a careful consideration of several factors:

– Type of Material

The material being worked on dictates the choice of lathe tool, considering attributes like hardness, wear resistance, toughness, and stiffness.

– Tool Shape

The shape of the lathe tool, including the position of the cutting edge, determines the cutting direction (right-hand, left-hand, or round head tool).

– Machined Shape

Each type of lathe tool produces a specified shape, and the desired outcome must align with the tool’s capabilities.

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