Single Point Cutting Tool

The cutting tool, which only has one cutting edge, is named as single point cutting tool. Generally Single point cutting tools are used whereas performing turning, boring, shaping and planing operation. The vital elements in single point cutting tools are rake angle, principle cutting edge, nose etc.

Types of single point tools are as such as :

• Solid type tool bit
• Brazed tip tool
• Long indexable insert tool
• Throwaway indexable insert tool