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Cutting Tool Applications and Concepts (Teachers)

Thursday, July 21 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Session Code: TH53A

Track: Teacher

Speaker: Mike Serwa, Vortex Tool Company, Inc.

Geared to educators, this seminar discusses a variety of cutting tools for both CNC and manual operations. Focus will be placed on tool geometry as it applies to selecting the proper tool for various applications.  Methods for selecting the correct operating parameters such as feed rates, RPM and surface feet are explored. Attendees will learn proper tool holding and location technique for both bore and shank style tooling; identification and concept for basic tooling geometry such as hook, clearance and shear; and chart and formulas for determining chip loads and other operating parameters (chip load calculator).

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