L 6.1 Classification of cutting Tools

All the cutting tools used in metal cutting can be broadly classified as: 

  1. Single point Tools, i.e., those having only one cutting edge; such as Lathe toots, Shaper tools, Planer tools, Boring tools, etc. 

  1. Multi-point Tools, i.e., those having more than one cutting edges; such as milling cutters, Drills, Broaches, Grinding wheels, etc. These tools may, for the sake of analysis, be considered as consisting of a number of Single-point tools, each forming a cutting edge. 

The Cutting tools can also be classified according to the motion as: 

► Linear motion tools; Lathe, Boring, Broaching, Planing, Shaping tools, etc. 

►Rotary motion tools; Milling cutters, Grinding wheels, etc. 

►Linear and Rotary tools; Drills, Honing tools, Boring Heads, etc.