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    Form tools can be classified based on their type, cutting edge setting, contouring elements, and position relative to the workpiece. The document describes four main types of form tools: flat form tools, which have a flat profile and remove small amounts of material; circular form tools, which are disc-shaped and remove more material; dove tail form tools, which have a dove tail joint for rigid mounting; and end form tools, which have cutting edges on one end. The benefits of using form tools over single-point turning include faster machining time, greater accuracy due to fewer machine axes, and a better surface finish without cusps between cuts.

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    Form tools can be classified based on their type, cutting edge setting, contouring elements, and position relative to the workpiece. The document describes four main types of form tools: flat form tools, which have a flat profile and remove small amounts of material; circular form tools, which are disc-shaped and remove more material; dove tail form tools, which have a dove tail joint for rigid mounting; and end form tools, which have cutting edges on one end. The benefits of using form tools over single-point turning include faster machining time, greater accuracy due to fewer machine axes, and a better surface finish without cusps between cuts.

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    Form tools can be classified based on their type, cutting edge setting, contouring elements, and position relative to the workpiece. The document describes four main types of form tools: flat form tools, which have a flat profile and remove small amounts of material; circular form tools, which are disc-shaped and remove more material; dove tail form tools, which have a dove tail joint for rigid mounting; and end form tools, which have cutting edges on one end. The benefits of using form tools over single-point turning include faster machining time, greater accuracy due to fewer machine axes, and a better surface finish without cusps between cuts.

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    Form Tool Word

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    Form tools can be classified based on their type, cutting edge setting, contouring elements, and position relative to the workpiece. The document describes four main types of form tools: flat form tools, which have a flat profile and remove small amounts of material; circular form tools, which are disc-shaped and remove more material; dove tail form tools, which have a dove tail joint for rigid mounting; and end form tools, which have cutting edges on one end. The benefits of using form tools over single-point turning include faster machining time, greater accuracy due to fewer machine axes, and a better surface finish without cusps between cuts.

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    Form Tool

    Form tools can be classified in the following ways:


    [1] Based on type of form:
    1. Flat form tools.
    2. Circular form tools.
    3. End form tools.
    4. Dove tail form tools.
    [2] Based on setting of the flat tools:
    1. Radial cutting edge.
    2. Tangential cutting edge.
    [3] Based on elements of the contoured surface on the tool:
    1. Circular form tools with annular elements.
    2. Circular form tools with helical elements.
    3. Flat form tools with flat elements.
    [4] Based on position of the tool axis:
    1. Parallel to the work piece axis.
    2. Inclined to the work piece.
    Figure 7.3.1 show some of the commonly used form tools. These include:
    1. Flat form tools (a):
     Flat form tools have flat profile and are used in horizontal position.
     These are the easiest type of form tools made by giving the required form on one end
    of a rectangular or flat shank.
     Proper clearance and rake angles are provided at each cutting edge.
     These tools are normally used to remove low amount of material.
    2. Circular form tools (b):
     These tools are cut in disc type shape and are used for removing larger amount of
    material.
     The size of the tools is normally from 30 to 150 mm in diameter and the tools are
    mounted on the cross slide of single spindle automatic bar machines.
     The axis of the tool is always placed above that of the work piece in order to provide
    front clearance and permit cutting operation.
     The cutting face of the tool is arranged in line with the horizontal axis of the work
    piece.
     These tools retain their form throughout the working life and also have a longer life.
    They are thus more suited for mass production.
     These tools can be reground several times to sharpen the cutting face till the
    remaining part of the tool becomes physically weak.

    3. Dove tail form tools:


     This type of tool is called a Dove tail tool because it is fitted to the tool holder through
    a dovetail joint.
     This type of fitting permits more rigid mounting of the tool resulting in faster
    production, better surface finish and longer tool life.
     Dove tail tools are provided with commented carbide tips and can be operated at
    faster speeds.
     These tools can be produced economically and maintained easily.
    4. End form tools (d):

     These tools have the cutting edges on an end as shown.

    The advantages of form tooling are made obvious in this video  comparing
    single-point turning and machining with a form tool. The time benefit is
    especially highlighted: The in-out stroke of the form tool allows the profile to
    be machined in about one-third of the time.

    This type of tooling is also more accurate than standard tooling because a
    turning tool involves two machine axes where a form tool uses only one
    machine axis. Fewer moving elements contribute to less error, which can make
    achieving tight tolerances easier.

    Another benefit to using form tools is finish. With a single-point tool,


    inevitably there are cusps between rotations of the work-piece as the cutting
    edge travels along the contour. A form tool omits these cusps, because the
    entire segment of the part represented by the form is machined in a single
    plunge.

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