Table II: Cutting Tool
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Cutting Tool: A cutting tool is one which removes workpiece material through a shearing action at the cutting edge(s) of the tool.
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Description of Attribute |
| Tool Identifier
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A unique alphanumeric designation for a cutting tool. Typically company-specific.
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Body Information
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The information describing the kind of tool and its corresponding characteristics.
<Reference to TOOL_BODY>
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Edge Style
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An indication of whether the cutting tool is solid or carries inserts. The cutting edges on solid tools are considered "integral", where tools with inserts have "interchangeable" cutting edges.
[Valid values: Integral, Interchangeable]
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Solid Edge Information (conditional)
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The information describing the cutting edges of a solid tool.
<Reference to SOLID_TOOL_EDGE>
Attribute only applies where
CUTTING_TOOL.EDGE_STYLE = INTEGRAL.
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Insert Information
(conditional)
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The information describing the cutting edges of an insertable tool.
LIST OF <Reference to INSERT>
Attribute only applies where
CUTTING_TOOL.EDGE_STYLE = INTERCHANGEABLE.
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Number of Inserts
(conditional)
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The total number of inserts used on the cutting tool. It is assumed that all insert locations on the tool body are filled (i.e., number of possible inserts on the tool = number of required inserts on the tool). Note that this attribute does not specify the number of inserts for each specific type of insert, if multiple insert types are used on a given cutting tool.
Attribute only applies where
CUTTING_TOOL.EDGE_STYLE = INTERCHANGEABLE.
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Workpiece Material
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Common name(s) for the material (or materials) that this tool is recommended or suitable for cutting. Typically this attribute will consist of a list of workpiece material types. [Examples: Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, Brass, etc.]
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Workpiece Material Classification (optional)
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Standard designation(s) for the specific type(s) or grade(s) of Workpiece Material(s) that this tool is recommended or suitable for cutting. This designation may indicate the chemical composition of the material. The nature of this attribute is dependent upon the Workpiece Material and further specifies the exact form of the Workpiece Material. [Examples: 1015, 1040, 4130, etc. for Steel; 201, 317, 414, etc. for Stainless Steel; 2024, 6061-T6, 7075-O, etc. for Aluminum; etc.]
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Workpiece Material Hardness Range (optional)
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A range of hardness values for the Workpiece Material that this tool is recommended or suitable for cutting. The hardness values are specified using one of the standard hardness scales, including Brinell, Rockwell C, or Rockwell B.
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Resultant Rake (conditional)
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A specific or general designation of the rake condition for an insert cutter assembly. This attribute is the 3-dimensional combination of rake angles from the tool body and insert. The value of this attribute may be a specific angle provided in degrees or a general indication of Positive, Negative, or Neutral rake condition.
Attribute only applies where
CUTTING_TOOL.EDGE_STYLE = INTERCHANGEABLE.
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Expected Tool Life
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The expected number of hours that a given cutting tool can be used before tool wear significantly impacts the performance parameters. This value will also be dependent on a number of external factors, including workpiece material, desired part tolerances, and selected cutting parameters.
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Number of Reworks
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The number of reworks that have been performed on a given cutting tool to compensate for tool wear and to bring performance parameters back to desired levels. The value of this attribute for a new tool is zero.
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Number of Reworks Allowed
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The number of reworks that a manufacturing facility will allow to be performed on a given cutting tool before the tool is scrapped. The value of this attribute may be a finite number, unknown, infinite, or left to the judgement of the tool crib manager.
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Cutter Assembly Information (optional)
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Components required to form a cutter assembly, such as clamp mechanisms for an insert cutter assembly or interchangeable pilots for countersinks or counterbores.
LIST OF <Reference to CUTTER_ASSEMBLY_COMPONENT>
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