What are the flutes?
What are the flutes? |
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Some designs of deburring tool have flutes, which perform the job of carrying freshly cut material away from the workpiece. | |||
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When looking at a tool, the flute is usually recognised as a single groove or series of grooves that twist around the shank. | |||
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The flutes on a deburring tool run in an anti-clockwise direction. | |||
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The waste material produced travels up the flute and away from the cutting edge. | |||
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When this waste material is removed, the cutting edge of the tool is able to cut more easily. | |||
How many flutes do I need? |
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Three flutesA three flute design is used for general machining of softer materials e.g. mild steel, wood, plastics and aluminium. |
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Six flutesThe six flute design is used for harder metals (such as stainless steels and tool steels). These are often referred to as countersinks. |
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