Many types of tool materials, ranging from high carbon steel to ceramics and diamonds, are used as cutting tools in today’s metalworking industry. It is important to be aware that differences do exist among tool materials, what these differences are, and the correct application for each type of material. The various tool manufacturers assign many names and numbers to their products. While many of these names and numbers may appear to be similar, the applications of these tool materials may be entirely different. In most cases the tool manufacturers will provide tools made of the proper material for each. | Cutting Tool Applications Upcoming Chapters Metal Removal Cutting-Tool Materials Metal Removal Methods Machinability of Metals Single Point Machining Turning Tools and Operations Turning Methods and Machines Grooving and Threading Shaping and Planing Hole Making Processes Drills and Drilling Operations Drilling Methods and Machines Boring Operations and Machines Reaming and Tapping Chapter 1 Cutting-Tool Materials Multi Point Machining Milling Cutters and Operations Milling Methods and Machines Broaches and Broaching Saws and Sawing Abrasive Processes Grinding Wheels and Operations Grinding Methods and Machines Lapping and Honing George Schneider Jr. CMfgE Professor Emeritus Engineering Technology Lawrence Technological University Former Chairman Detroit Chapter ONE Society of Manufacturing Engineers Former President International Excutive Board Society of Carbide Tool Engineers Lawrence . Prentice Hall Introduction Many types of tool materials ranging from high carbon steel to ceramics and diamonds are used as cutting tools in today s metalworking industry. It is important to be aware that differences do exist among tool materials what these differences are and the correct application for each type of material. The various tool manufacturers assign many names and numbers to their products. While many of these names and numbers may appear to be similar the applications of these tool materials may be entirely different. In most cases the tool manufacturers will provide tools made of the proper material for each given application. In some particular applications a premium or higher priced material will be justified. This does not mean that the most expensive tool is always the best tool. Cutting tool users cannot afford to ignore the constant changes and advancements that are being made in the field of tool material technology. When a tool change is needed or anticipated a performance comparison should be made before .
