How To Sharpen Metal Lathe Tools On A Grinder

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How to sharpen metal lathe tools on a grinder. In particular the angles must be precise for best cutting action. This is easy to do using a diamond sharpening tool. A green wheel Silicon carbide is normally used for sharpening carbide on a bench grinder.

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Grinding generates heat which can cause two problems. In some cases you might want to purchase a higher quality fine grit wheel. The parting tool has an angle of around 50 degrees.

Turn the grinder on and lower the tip of the parting tool onto the moving grinding wheel for a few seconds. The tool bit will become too hot to hold. Trusted China Suppliers Verified by SGS.

Using the 60-grit wheel grind the long edge first. Even though the overall relief angle might be 8 its the almost microscopic angle at. Trusted China Suppliers Verified by SGS.

Grinding the end face of the tool. Ad China Metal Lathe. Turn the parting tool over and do the opposite side for the same amount of time.