Lathe tool

The tools used in turning operations can be divided into two categories: the lathe tools and the axial tools. Each category in turn can be divided into groups regard to the operations they use.

Lathe tools:

• Bore tools;
• Straight turn tools;
• External threading tools;
• Internal threading tools;
• External grooving tools;
• Internal grooving tools;
• Face grooving tools.

Axial turn tools:

• End mills;
• Drills;
• Center drills;
• Taps;
• Counterbores;
• Countersinks.

A tool consists of two parts: an insert and a holder, which should strictly correspond to each other. Optionally it is possible to set a freeform holder for an insert. To do that one need select the holder type. This holder type can be combined with any insert type of the given group. With a insert only a holder can be used however.

In addition to the geometrical parameters of a tool it is possible to define:

• the spindle position (left or right);
• the spindle rotation direction (clockwise or counterclockwise);
• the position of the tool tuning point;
• the tool orientation (radial, axial or at the specified angle);
• the support position (upper or lower).