Description
Sherline 3002 Cutoff Tool Holder with Tool
After completing a part in the lathe it is frequently necessary
to separate the part from the excess material used for chucking.
This operation is best accomplished with the use of a cutoff tool
or “parting tool” as it is sometimes called. The Sherline cutoff
tool and holder consists of a very slender high-speed tool steel
cutting blade mounted in a special holder. The thinness of the
blade (.040″or 1mm) enables it to feed into the part quite easily,
and, at the same time, minimizes the amount of waste material. The
turning speed for parting should be approximately one-half the
normal turning speed for any given material.
One word of caution; never use a parting tool on a part mounted
between centers. The part can bind on the cutter and result in a
scrapped part or a broken tool. A small amount of cutting oil is a
must. Parting off free machining material over a 1.00″ (25mm)
diameter will always be a problem on a machine of this size.
