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Cutting Tools - Solid Cutting Tools
WorkForge
Updated May 21, 2025
What you'll learn
- Identify terms associated with solid cutting tools
- Distinguish between right- and left-hand cutting tools
- Define straight and helical flutes
- Distinguish between right- and left-hand helical flutes
- List the categories of drill lengths
- Understand the size markings of drills
- Understand the markings on taps
- Understand the uses of right- and left-hand helix cutting tools
Course Description
Solid cutting tools are widely used in CNC lathes and machining centers. Understanding the terms associated with these tools and how a tool is selected is important information for all CNC team members.
