Common tool materials for CNC lathes

Common tool materials for CNC lathes include high-speed steel, cemented carbide, ceramics and diamond.

When choosing CNC lathe tools, the following main factors need to be considered:

Easy to install and adjust‌: The tool should be easy to install and adjust to reduce downtime during processing.

Good rigidity‌: The tool should be able to maintain a stable shape and size during processing to avoid deformation due to force and affect the processing accuracy.

High precision‌: The manufacturing accuracy of the tool directly affects the accuracy of the processed parts, so high-precision tools need to be selected.

Good durability‌: The durability of the tool directly affects the processing efficiency and cost. Tools with high durability can reduce the frequency of replacement and improve production efficiency.

Cutting performance of workpiece materials‌: Select appropriate tool materials according to the hardness, toughness and other characteristics of the workpiece material.

Machine tool processing capacity‌: Different machine tools have different processing capacities, and it is necessary to select matching tools.

Type of CNC processing process‌: Different processing processes have different requirements for tools, and it is necessary to select appropriate tools according to the specific process.

Cutting parameters‌: The selection of parameters such as cutting speed, feed rate and cutting depth will also affect the selection of tools.

Factors related to the working range of machine tools and CNC devices‌: Make sure that the selected tools can work properly within the working range of machine tools and CNC devices.