The main types of turning plates
Lathes of various equipment and performance are widely used in the production sector for metal cutting. To obtain high-quality products with their help, tooling or cutting tools are important. In production, special turning plates are in demand, which are used to perform operations of various directions.
Classification and main types
Replaceable turning plates are among the most convenient to use in practice. They are fixed on the holders using special clamps, pins or screws. According to the purpose, the following types are distinguished:
- Used for turning workpieces, they can be used to make both longitudinal and transverse cuts. They can have the shape of a square, rhombus, or triangle with different angles at the top.
- Threaded – used for machine threading. They have the corresponding profile of the cutting edge (metric, trapezoidal, inch).
- Grooved or cut–off - they are necessary for making cuts along the length of the workpiece and making diametrical grooves.
Hard alloys and composites are used for mass-produced turning plates. A tool that is resistant to mechanical influences (vibrations, shock loads) and heat-resistant is supplied to the market. According to the method of fastening in the machine, plates are distinguished having:
- The positive front angle is used for processing soft materials and thin workpieces that require a "light" cut.
- Negative front angle — used for roughing of hard and durable materials.
Turning plates at an affordable price
Standard plates have an alphanumeric code that allows you to determine the angle, tolerance, thickness, length, alloy grade and tool shape. The abbreviation is also indicated for each name in the catalog description.
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