How To Use Carbide Tip Turning Tools

You can move them backwards and forwards along the top of the tool-rest as you make your cut.

How to use carbide tip turning tools. Login to Write a Review. Position the tool rest as close to the work as possible so the carbide cutter is at the lathe center line. Using carbide cutting tools has several advantages.

Place the tool on the tool rest with the tool shaft parallel with the floor. When grinding the turning tool should be placed in the horizontal center of the grinding wheel and the tip of the tool should be slightly upward for about 3 8 When the turning tool contacts the grinding wheel it should move horizontally in the left and right directions. Bowl blank material can be removed quickly with a carbide turning tool and catches are less frequent than HSS tools.

Carbide inserts do not have to be throw away. To use the Simple Turner and Hollower just follow these 3 simple steps. Maintain them easily in seconds and prolong their life greatly.

Scott I too get good results with the round carbide cutter. Cut left right or straight in within minutes of picking up the tool. Theyre pretty forgiving in the way that you use them too.

Save money by maintaining your tool. Reduce Fatigue - Pressure goes into the tool rest so your body doesnt get tired as quickly which equals more turning time. While securely holding the tool slowly move the carbide.

I made the tool using 58 x 58 square bar and it allows me to extend it quite far beyond the tool rest also absorbs a lot of shock. This saves time on the lathe helps me avoid chipping and saves the sharpness of the cutter for just finishing the turning. Carbide tipped tools are more efficient and cost effective compared to high speed tools because they retain their cutting edge hardness at high machining temperatures which are generated by high cutting speeds.