A vertical lathe is a commonly used machining tool that can machine parts by rotating the workpiece. During the operation of a lathe, the selection of cutting tools is very important, which affects the quality of the final processing. When using a vertical lathe to process workpieces, you need to choose the appropriate tool according to the material. Let’s take a look at the selection principles of vertical lathe tools.

1. Tungsten steel cutting tools

Tungsten steel cutting tools are general-purpose cutting tools suitable for processing most metal materials. Tungsten steel cutting tools are usually made of tungsten-cobalt alloy or high-speed steel, which are characterized by high hardness, wear resistance and long life. Tungsten steel cutting tools are suitable for small turning amounts. If the turning amount is large, the cutting edge will be damaged easily. It is suitable for processing workpieces with low hardness and high plasticity materials. It is not suitable for processing metals with high hardness such as steel.

2. Ceramic knives

Ceramic cutting tools have the characteristics of high hardness and strong heat resistance, and are suitable for processing high-hardness materials, such as gray cast iron, wrought iron, titanium alloys, etc. Ceramic tools have relatively high cutting efficiency and long service life, but they also have disadvantages, such as being easily damaged by collision, and the use and processing costs are relatively high.

3. Solid Nanocutters

Solid nano-tool is a new type of tool, which is manufactured using nanotechnology. Solid nanocutters have the advantages of high hardness, wear resistance, and resistance to deformation, and are suitable for some high-precision and high-quality processing. However, there are still relatively few applications of solid nanocutters at present, and the development costs are high and the price is relatively expensive.

The choice of vertical lathe tools depends on the lathe or the material of the workpiece being processed. In terms of material selection, factors such as the hardness and wear of the workpiece need to be considered. If you need to use a vertical lathe to process workpieces, it is recommended that you consult more professional technicians when selecting tools to select appropriate tools based on specific processing needs and requirements.