How To Use A Parting Off Tool

Other uses include things such as cutting the head off a bolt.

How to use a parting off tool. When machining with long overhangs it is especially important to mount the bar correctly to ensure enough clamping contact. If the carbide cutter has an angle on it it is usually quite small. It is normally used to remove the finished end of a workpiece from the bar stock that is clamped in the chuck.

Sometimes a 1-2-3 block against the face is helpful in gaining better access. I got it looking nice and shiney looked pretty good. If using HSS parting blades grind andor hone the cutting edge to ensure its sharp.

This video describes and demonstrates the proper use of the parting tool on a lathe. A narrow insert creates lower cutting forces and saves material. Using a cut-off or parting tool one one of these lathes is a bit of an art.

As seen in the images below if the cutting edge is below center the edge will leave a pip on the last step near center. Use one hand to hold the parting tool. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy.

I then cut the end of the blade off to square it off and I cut and ground down the teeth. Parting or cutoff is the operation of cutting a piece off by slicing a groove all the way through it with a special parting tool or cut off tool. I shaped the end of the blade like the Sorby Parting Tool double angle look.

Step 3 if the cutting edge is below the center there will be an undesired pip at the end of the operation. If using an indexable part-off tool check that the cutting insert is in good condition. 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.