Key Features
- Precision-ground HSS cutting tips with excellent hardness and wear resistance
- Welded tip construction ensures secure bonding to the shank
- Right-hand and left-hand bent configurations for versatile lathe work
- Model No. 63 pattern fits standard mounting fixtures
- Ideal for turning, facing, and profile cutting operations
- Suitable for mild steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and aluminum
- Meets IMPA 633101 classification for marine ship supply
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | High Speed Steel Welded Tool Bit – Right Hand or Left Hand Bent |
| Model No. | 63 |
| IMPA Code | 633101 |
| Material | HSS cutting tip, alloy steel body |
| Tip Hardness | HRC 62–65 |
| Configuration | Right-hand or left-hand bent |
| Typical Shank Size | 3/8" x 3/8" x 3" (10 x 10 x 76 mm) |
| Cutting Edge Angle | Standard 63 style (per model) |
| Application | Turning, facing, and profile cutting on lathe machines |
| Compatible Materials | Mild steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between right-hand and left-hand bent tool bits?
Right-hand bent tool bits are oriented to cut from the right side of the workpiece towards the left, while left-hand bent tool bits cut from the left towards the right. This affects chip flow, accessibility, and the direction of feed during lathe operations. Choose based on the direction of rotation and the set-up of your lathe.
Can these HSS welded tool bits be used on stainless steel?
Yes, HSS can machine stainless steel when using appropriate cutting speeds, feeds, and coolant. Since these tool bits have a hardened HSS tip, they can handle the higher cutting forces and temperatures generated when machining stainless steel, though reducing speed and using cutting fluid is recommended.
What is the IMPA code for this tool bit?
The IMPA code for this product is 633101, which falls under the Cutting Tools category in the International Marine Purchasing Association catalog.
Are these tool bits supplied sharpened or as blanks?
Depending on the supplier, they may come pre-sharpened or as blanks that require final grinding to your specific tool geometry. It is best to check with your ship chandler before ordering if you require ready-to-use tooling.
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