How To Use A Parting Off Tool

These parting tools are generally thin blades of HSS but there are also carbide insert parting tools available for the task or you can grind a cutoff tool out of HSS.

How to use a parting off tool. I bought an inserted tip parting off tool and wanted to test it out on my Myford Super 7B. Step 1 start of parting off operation. Next I took the blade over to the disk sander and ground it down to bare metal.

About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy. Here you will find smart coolant solutions tough inserts and rigid clamping mechanisms that will help you excel in this critical part of the machining process. When machining with long overhangs it is especially important to mount the bar correctly to ensure enough clamping contact.

How to use Get peace of mind with parting off tools that deliver chip control long tool life and machining efficiency. Step 3 if the cutting edge is below the center there will be an undesired pip at the end of the operation. Choose an insert geometry designed for parting-off.

We recommend to use a sub-spindle if available. The other hand is ready to catch the turning as the wood separates and comes off of the lathe. Use one hand to hold the parting tool.

Inspect the parting tool closely before using. Video on how to properly sharpen and use HSS parting. When parting-off a component bar or tube it is important to save material and minimize cutting force.

Then use a conventional HSS parting tool cutting to the right to finish the job. Cutting technique as well as different uses for the tool are covered. Other uses include things such as cutting the head off a bolt.