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Solid cutting tools are widely used in CNC lathes and machining centers. Understanding the terms associated with these tools and how a tool is selected is important information for all CNC team members.

Learning Objectives
  • Identify terms associated with solid cutting tools 
  • Distinguish between right- and left-hand cutting tools
  • Define straight and helical flutes
  • Distinguish between right- and left-hand helical flutes
  • List the categories of drill lengths
  • Understand the size markings of drills
  • Understand the markings on taps
  • Understand the uses of right- and left-hand helix cutting tools
Language: English
Estimate Time (Hrs.): 1.9
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