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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.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-006247
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMachining
TranslationsGerman: 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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