Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Cutting Tool Signature

It is the numerical method of specifying a single point cutting tool by its various angles and nose radius standardized by the American Standards Association.

E.g. A single point tool specified as

8-14-6-6-6-15-4 means

Back rake angle-                    8

Side rake angle-                     14⁰

End relief angle-                     6⁰

Side relief angle-                    6⁰

End cutting edge angle-          6⁰

Side cutting edge angle-         15⁰

Nose radius-                            4mm

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