How To Use A Parting Tool On A Metal Lathe

The more rigid the machine the easier it is to part things off.

How to use a parting tool on a metal lathe. This video covers how to properly grind the tool how to set the tool so it is ri. Their blocky shape and the overall design of the lathe. Inspect the parting tool closely before using.

A lathe is a machine tool that rotates a workpiece rapidly. The cutting tool is then slowly moved into the workpiece removing material as the piece spins against it. I really liked the chiselscraper that Mike did in his video.

If using HSS parting blades grind andor hone the cutting edge to ensure its sharp. There are two ways of doing this. Parting use of rear tool post.

Same thing applies to a facing tool Look at your parting tool and blade and take note of the shape and set up accordingly. Other uses include things such as cutting the head off a bolt. Chip-Breaking High-Speed Steel Cutoff Blades A thinner cutting edge and thicker top edge give these blades a T-shape profile that moves chips away from the cut and reduces friction for fast cutting.

Video on how to properly sharpen and use HSS parting. Safe Trading Metal Lathe on Leading B2B Platform. Also known as parting blades use these to separate a finished part from the workpiece.

Set of 2 HSS Blades 332 x 12 Wide x 4 Long for Lathe Parting Cut off Tool Holders. Parting uses a blade-like cutting tool plunged directly into the workpiece to cut off the workpiece at a specific length. Lathe tool bits arent like the often fragile bits found on a normal drill.