The
selection of cutting tools plays an important role, especially when you are
planning for a flawless cutting operation. For buying the perfect and right tool,
one must know the basic knowledge of cutting tools and their types. Embarking
on metal not only required professional skills but also requires specialized
tools.
There are
variety of cutting tools available in market for different purposes. They come
in different shapes, sizes, variety, physical property etc. Most of us have a
misconception that most expensive tool is always the right one. But this is not
true. There are variety of factors that must be considered before buying
cutting tool for your specific job.
Here, we
are listing down some of the basics factors that must be considered before
buying cutting tool.
1.
Characteristics
Physical
properties play an important role in making of any tool. They normally vary from
material to material. A good cutting tool must possess physical properties, so
that economical and durable cutting tools and their spare parts can be made.
Hardness: The material chosen for making cutting tool must be hard and
strong enough.
Wear Resistance: The
material must have wear resistance property for attaining maximum tool life.
Toughness: The
material must possess enough toughness so that tool does not broke during
cutting process.
2.
Construction Material
Before
buying cutting tools, one must check the construction material from which it is
made. Usually different type of construction material is used for designing the
cutting tools. Plain carbon tool steel, cast alloy, high speed tool steel,
cemented tungsten carbide, etc. are different type of construction materials
used for manufacturing various cutting tools.
3.
Area of Application
Area of
application is one of the important factors which should be considered before
buying cutting tool. There are various types of cutting tools like milling
tools, turning tools, brazed tools, tool bits, etc. having different physical
properties. Each of the cutting tools have a specific area of application for
which they are especially designed and used.
4.
Authorized Vendor
One can
easily find exciting offers on cutting tools. With the amazing deals, one
usually do not ask too many questions regarding the product. While buying
industrial products through amazing deals, buyers hardly pay attention towards
product specifications as they get excited about the deal rather being curious
to know more about product. But, this is not the right way of buying any tool.
Sometimes, this does not turn as fruitful as you thought of it. It is always
advisable that you should buy cutting tool from the authorized vendor only. The
trusted supplier will not only provide original product, but also provides
warranty along with product quality assurance.
5.
Proper Paper Work and Quality
Once you
find the appropriate cutting tool, check for the product quality before
finalizing them. If possible, always prefer ISO certified cutting tools. Most
of us usually do not enquire about warranty, extended warranty before buying
any tool. Thus it is advisable to enquire all the necessary questions and
perform all the necessary paper work.
