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Overview of Form Tools and Types

Form tools can be classified based on their type, cutting edge setting, contouring elements, and position relative to the workpiece. The document describes four main types of form tools: flat form tools, which have a flat profile and remove small amounts of material; circular form tools, which are disc-shaped and remove more material; dove tail form tools, which have a dove tail joint for rigid mounting; and end form tools, which have cutting edges on one end. The benefits of using form tools over single-point turning include faster machining time, greater accuracy due to fewer machine axes, and a better surface finish without cusps between cuts.

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Overview of Form Tools and Types

Form tools can be classified based on their type, cutting edge setting, contouring elements, and position relative to the workpiece. The document describes four main types of form tools: flat form tools, which have a flat profile and remove small amounts of material; circular form tools, which are disc-shaped and remove more material; dove tail form tools, which have a dove tail joint for rigid mounting; and end form tools, which have cutting edges on one end. The benefits of using form tools over single-point turning include faster machining time, greater accuracy due to fewer machine axes, and a better surface finish without cusps between cuts.

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Form Tool

Form tools can be classified in the following ways:


[1] Based on type of form:
1. Flat form tools.
2. Circular form tools.
3. End form tools.
4. Dove tail form tools.
[2] Based on setting of the flat tools:
1. Radial cutting edge.
2. Tangential cutting edge.
[3] Based on elements of the contoured surface on the tool:
1. Circular form tools with annular elements.
2. Circular form tools with helical elements.
3. Flat form tools with flat elements.
[4] Based on position of the tool axis:
1. Parallel to the work piece axis.
2. Inclined to the work piece.
Figure 7.3.1 show some of the commonly used form tools. These include:
1. Flat form tools (a):
 Flat form tools have flat profile and are used in horizontal position.
 These are the easiest type of form tools made by giving the required form on one end
of a rectangular or flat shank.
 Proper clearance and rake angles are provided at each cutting edge.
 These tools are normally used to remove low amount of material.
2. Circular form tools (b):
 These tools are cut in disc type shape and are used for removing larger amount of
material.
 The size of the tools is normally from 30 to 150 mm in diameter and the tools are
mounted on the cross slide of single spindle automatic bar machines.
 The axis of the tool is always placed above that of the work piece in order to provide
front clearance and permit cutting operation.
 The cutting face of the tool is arranged in line with the horizontal axis of the work
piece.
 These tools retain their form throughout the working life and also have a longer life.
They are thus more suited for mass production.
 These tools can be reground several times to sharpen the cutting face till the
remaining part of the tool becomes physically weak.

3. Dove tail form tools:


 This type of tool is called a Dove tail tool because it is fitted to the tool holder through
a dovetail joint.
 This type of fitting permits more rigid mounting of the tool resulting in faster
production, better surface finish and longer tool life.
 Dove tail tools are provided with commented carbide tips and can be operated at
faster speeds.
 These tools can be produced economically and maintained easily.
4. End form tools (d):

 These tools have the cutting edges on an end as shown.

The advantages of form tooling are made obvious in this video  comparing
single-point turning and machining with a form tool. The time benefit is
especially highlighted: The in-out stroke of the form tool allows the profile to
be machined in about one-third of the time.

This type of tooling is also more accurate than standard tooling because a
turning tool involves two machine axes where a form tool uses only one
machine axis. Fewer moving elements contribute to less error, which can make
achieving tight tolerances easier.

Another benefit to using form tools is finish. With a single-point tool,


inevitably there are cusps between rotations of the work-piece as the cutting
edge travels along the contour. A form tool omits these cusps, because the
entire segment of the part represented by the form is machined in a single
plunge.

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