tool bit - side view
Tool Bits are metal-cutting lathe tools and are used for cutoff, turning, facing, grooving, and similar machining operations. They can also be ground to special shapes for specific applications.
CARBIDE TIPPED TOOL BITS
Tool Bits - Straight Or No Lead Angle - Type A page 314
Cuts a sharp 90° square shoulder. All Carbide Tipped Tool Bits are available with either a C-2 (cast iron) or C-5 (steel) grade carbide tip for cutting. Please specify grade when ordering.
Tool Bits - 15° Lead Angle - Type B page 314
For roughing and interrupted cuts, or cuts where a square shoulder is not required. All Carbide Tipped Tool Bits are available with either a C-2 (cast iron) or C-5 (steel) grade carbide tip for cutting. Please specify grade when ordering.
Tool Bits - Square Nose - Type C page 314
General purpose machining. Can be used like a grooving tool, plunging straight in. All Carbide Tipped Tool Bits are available with either a C-2 (cast iron) or C-5 (steel) grade carbide tip for cutting. Please specify grade when ordering.
Tool Bits - 80° Included Angle - Type D page 314
Light general purpose machining. Included angle can be used for grooving and undercutting. All Carbide Tipped Tool Bits are available with either a C-2 (cast iron) or C-5 (steel) grade carbide tip for cutting. Please specify grade when ordering.
Tool Bits - 60° Included Angle - Type E page 314
Light general purpose machining. Included angle can be used for grooving and undercutting. All Carbide Tipped Tool Bits are available with either a C-2 (cast iron) or C-5 (steel) grade carbide tip for cutting. Please specify grade when ordering.
Tool Bits - Cut-Off - Right Hand - Type CTR page 314
For grooving, trepanning, and cut-off. All Carbide Tipped Tool Bits are available with either a C-2 (cast iron) or C-5 (steel) grade carbide tip for cutting. Please specify grade when ordering.
SHAPED TOOL BITS
High Speed Steel
Tool Bits - Square - High Speed Steel page 315
M-2 High Speed Steel tool bits are designed for general purpose machining mild steel, alloys, and tool steels. It has good heat and abrasion resistant properties. It is best used when making an interrupted cut or where the tool may be subjected to heavy load or stock.
Cobalt 5%
Tool Bits - Square - Cobalt 5% page 315
5% Cobalt tool bits are designed for heavy duty machining alloy steels and tough materials, such as castings and forgings. It has high heat and abrasion resistant properties. It is best used when making heavy cuts, at high speeds and feeds, or where high heat is a factor.
Cobalt 8%
Tool Bits - Square - Cobalt 8% page 315
Tool Bits - Rectangular - Cobalt 8% page 315
Tool Bits - Round - Cobalt 8% page 315
8% Cobalt tool bits are designed for machining work hardening alloys and other tough materials. They have increased water resistance and tool life. This improves performance and retention of the cutting edge.