The students/trainees will gain basic knowledge and understanding of the angles, shapes, and other aspects of single-point and multi-point cutting tools and be able to do offhand/freehand shaping, grinding, and sharpening of these tools.

Examples: Lathe Tools and Drill Bits

Outline:

• Geometry of a Cutting Tool
  • drill bit
  • lathe tool (single-point)
  • milling cutter (multi-point)
• Hands-on Training
  • sharpening drill bits on a bench grinder
  • evaluation
  • single-point tool grinding on bench grinder
  • evaluation