Course Description

Many different types of cutting tool material are available, and how they interact with whatever you’re cutting plays a key role in the success of a machining operation. In this course, you will discover the most common cutting tool types and materials. You will also find out the importance of balancing speed and feedrate, as well as the key attributes of each type of material.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• Define speed and feed

• List common cutting tool materials

• Identify uses of common cutting tool materials

• List the attributes of common cutting tool materials

• Understand the purpose of coatings on cutting tools

• Understand the term carbide grade

Estimated completion time (hours): 1.2