Turning tool
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006247
A non-rotary, single-point cutting implement held in a toolpost on a lathe for shaping a rotating workpiece. The tool's geometry, including its rake and clearance angles, is designed for specific operations like facing, roughing, or finishing as it removes material in the form of chips. These tools are made from materials like high-speed steel, carbide, or ceramic.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006247 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Machining |
| Translations | German: Drehwerkzeug; Spanish: herramienta de torneado; French: outil de tournage |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-006247",
"term": "Turning tool",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A non-rotary, single-point cutting implement held in a toolpost on a lathe for shaping a rotating workpiece. The tool's geometry, including its rake and clearance angles, is designed for specific operations like facing, roughing, or finishing as it removes material in the form of chips. These tools are made from materials like high-speed steel, carbide, or ceramic.",
"subject": "Machining",
"translations": {
"de": "Drehwerkzeug",
"es": "herramienta de torneado",
"fr": "outil de tournage"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/turning-tool/"
}
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