Lathe tool

The tools used in turning operations can be divided into two categories: the lathe tools and the axial tools. Each category in turn can be divided into groups regard to the operations they use.

Lathe tools:

Bore tools;
Straight turn tools;
External threading tools;
Internal threading tools;
External grooving tools;
Internal grooving tools;
Face grooving tools.

Axial turn tools:

End mills;
Drills;
Center drills;
Taps;
Counterbores;
Countersinks.

A tool consists of two parts: an insert and a holder, which should strictly correspond to each other. Optionally it is possible to set a freeform holder for an insert. To do that one need select the holder type. This holder type can be combined with any insert type of the given group. With a insert only a holder can be used however.

In addition to the geometrical parameters of a tool it is possible to define:

the spindle position (left or right);
the spindle rotation direction (clockwise or counterclockwise);
the position of the tool tuning point;
the tool orientation (radial, axial or at the specified angle);
the support position (upper or lower).