07-02-2015, 10:49 AM
(07-02-2015, 10:33 AM)Sunset Machine Wrote: Why are they called "indexable"?
Per Wikipedia (not saying they are the experts though):
"Inserts are removable cutting tips, which means they are not brazed or welded to the tool body. They are usually indexable, meaning that they can be rotated or flipped without disturbing the overall geometry of the tool (effective diameter, tool length offset, etc.). This saves time in manufacturing by allowing fresh cutting edges to be presented periodically without the need for tool grinding, setup changes, or entering of new values into a CNC program."
Ed