What is a broach cutting tool?
A broach cutting tool is a slender cutting tool made from tool steel that produces a pre-determined shape on the inside or outside of a
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A broach cutting tool is a slender cutting tool made from tool steel that produces a pre-determined shape on the inside or outside of a
Most broach cutting tools require sharpening after 0.008 to 0.010 inches of wear is generated on the tops (outside diameter) of the cutting teeth. This
Broach cutting tools are usually used in broaching machines, designed specifically for the broaching process. Most broaching machines use pull type broaches or mounted surface
Broaches should be shipped in wood, metal, or stiff corrugated cardboard packaging with wooden or thick plastic ends. All surfaces that contact the broach should
Broach cutting tools should be stored in vertical or horizontal racks, keeping each tool separate from one another. A soft padding (such as wood, plastic
Broach cutting tool wear is measured best with a digital microscope with optical measurement capabilities. The microscope can be used to quantify the amount of
Uncoated broach tools made of a premium high speed steel grade can usually cut parts that have a hardness less than or equal to 32
Broach tools often perform best when ran between 10 and 30 feet per minute (sfm) cutting speed. This translates to 3 to 9 meters per
Broach cutting tools are usually made of an molybdenum or tungsten series tool steel: M2, PM-M4, PM-T15, etc…
The number of parts that can be cut by a broach tool before it needs resharpening depends on many factors. However, 2000 linear inches of
A broach tool can often be resharpened more than once. Most broach tools can be sharpened until the thickness of the cutting teeth reaches 0.040
Broach tools vary in length depending on the cutting application. In most cases, broach tools can have an over-all length that is up to 100
A water soluble cutting oil mixed at a manufacturer’s recommended concentration (often 10-12%) is the best coolant for a broaching application. In some applications, a
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