Cutoff Tools (Lathe, Mill)

Cutoff Tools (Lathe, Mill)

Category: Machine Shop

Summary: Severing workpieces.                      

Cutoff tools, also known as parting tools, are used on lathes and milling machines to sever a workpiece or a portion of it. They are designed to create a narrow groove that eventually cuts through the material. Here's a breakdown:

* **Lathe Cutoff Tools:** These are the most common type and are used to cut off a workpiece after machining operations, creating parts of a specific length. They create a narrow groove that deepens until the workpiece is separated.

* **Mill Cutoff Tools:** While less common, cutoff tools can also be used in milling machines for similar parting operations, although other milling tools might be preferred depending on the specific application.

Cutoff tools are essential for efficiently producing parts to the desired length in turning and certain milling operations.