Do you know how many types of knives Swisslathe has?

       Swiss lathes are precision machines commonly used for manufacturing small, complex, and high-precision parts. The types of tools used in a Swiss lathe are varied and highly specialized, depending on the machining requirements. Below are the main categories of tools typically used in a Swiss lathe:

1. Turning Tools

These are basic tools for machining outer diameters, faces, grooves, and threads:

• OD Turning Tools: Used for external diameter turning.

• ID Turning Tools: Used for internal diameter turning.

• Grooving Tools: Used for cutting axial or radial grooves.

• Threading Tools: Used for cutting threads.

• Facing Tools: Used for machining the end faces of workpieces.

2. Drilling Tools

These are used for creating holes in the workpiece:

• Center Drills: Used for starting holes and ensuring accurate positioning.

• Twist Drills: Standard drills for creating deep and various diameter holes.

• Step Drills: Used for creating holes with multiple diameters.

• Gun Drills: Specialized tools for deep hole drilling.

3. Reaming Tools

Reamers are used for finishing drilled holes to achieve high dimensional accuracy and improved surface finish.

4. Boring Tools

Used for enlarging or refining existing holes:

• Standard Boring Tools: Used for enlarging holes.

• Fine Boring Tools: Used for fine adjustments to hole size and surface finish.

5. Milling Tools

Milling tools are used for creating flat surfaces, key slots, or complex shapes:

• End Mills: Used for machining flat surfaces and side milling.

• Slot Mills: Used for machining key slots or grooves.

• Ball Nose End Mills: Used for machining curved surfaces or complex 3D contours.

6. Deburring Tools

These tools are used to remove burrs from machined parts to ensure smooth edges and surfaces.

7. Knurling Tools

Used to create knurled patterns on the surface of a part, often for grip enhancement or decorative purposes.

8. Parting Tools

These tools are used to cut off the finished part from the bar stock once machining is complete.

9. Tapping Tools

Taps are used to create internal threads in pre-drilled holes.

10. Custom Tools

Swiss lathes can also be equipped with custom-made tools designed for specific parts or operations, tailored to meet unique machining requirements.

       Swiss lathes are highly flexible and capable of performing multiple operations (turning, drilling, milling, threading, etc.) in a single setup. This tool variety allows for fast tool changes or automatic switching during machining, improving productivity and precision.