This is a tool review of:
http://www.arwarnerco.com/
This is the very first insert tooling I have ever bought for my home workshop.The following is why I have put it off for 3 decades.
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High Speed Steel
HIGH SPEED STEEL — WHY USE IT?
High Speed Steel is a cutting tool material used in drilling, milling, turning, threading, boring, broaching, gear cutting and many other machining operations. High Speed Steel is used for form tools, slitter knives, guillotine knives, parting tools and many other types of cutting tools. High Speed Steel cutting tools are used in all phases of production and are widely used in both machine tools and in portable machine tools.
High Speed Steel is noted for its ability to perform at slow surface speeds, while providing a good surface finish, without chipping or breakage.
High Speed Steel offers reliable toughness. It is commonly used in applications with interrupted cuts and it is notably tougher than carbide and ceramic materials. It also resists chipping in cutting applications.
The toughness allows for Steep Positive Cutting Configurations to be generated. The positive cutting tool configurations demand less horsepower and will lower the level of heat generated during the operation when work hardening is a concern.
High Speed Steel retains good wear resistance in both metal working and wood working applications.
High Speed Steel cutting tools have a sharper cutting edge than carbide cutting tools. The work piece is cut rather than fractured which results in an improved surface finish.
High Speed Steel is used in applications where contamination of scrap is a concern.
We offer both conventional and PM (Particle Metallurgy) in certain grades.
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Kit #16 35 Degree Profile (V) Right Hand Left Hand
Contents:
1 Right Hand bar 3/8 inch shank 6.0 inches overall length
Side angle: 3 degree
1 Left Hand bar 3/8 inch shank 6.0 inches overall length
Side angle: 3 degree
3 Inserts T-15 High Speed Steel VCMW 221
Relief : 7 degree
IC: .250 inch
Thickness: .125 inch
Hole: .110 inch Top opening: .146 inch
Radius: .015 inch
1 Insert Carbide VCMT 221
Relief : 7 degree
IC: .250 inch
Thickness: .125 inch
Hole: .110 inch Top opening: .146 inch
Radius: .015 inch
Screws: (3) MS-1153
Wrench: T-7
SKU:
Weight: 1.00
Price: $110.00
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I have used them on my G4003G and my Rockwell 10" lathe neither of which is ideal for carbide tooling.
The T-15 inserts are as tough as the come and will cut titanium alloys and SS without complaint.I bought kit #16 just for carving baffles and will buy threading holders and cut off tools next.Best of all the same holders will accept carbide if you have a machine that can use them effectively.They have a large number of kits & insert styles available so you can get the benefits of insert tooling for any sized lathe.All this and made in America.
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