Metal cutting tools are an indispensable part of manufacturing and industrial production. Right metal cutting tool can enhance the manufacturing process with its efficiency and effectiveness. Cutting tool life is an important consideration in metal cutting processes. The life of metal cutting tool is influenced by many factors which should be duly considered at the time of buying and using the tools. Here are some of the major factors that decide the life of your metal cutting tool.

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2. Introduction
• Metal cutting tools are an indispensable part of
manufacturing and industrial production.
• Right metal cutting tool can enhance the manufacturing
process with its efficiency and effectiveness.
• The life of metal cutting tool is influenced by many factors
which should be duly considered at the time of buying and
using the tools.
• Some of the most common factors affecting the life of the
metal cutting tools are mentioned here.

3. Cutting speed
• The cutting speed of the tool affects the tool life
significantly.
• With the increase in the cutting speed the temperature
also rises giving rise to heat.
• The heat generated during the process is concentrated
more on the tool itself.
• Thus it becomes a major factor influencing the life of
metal cutting tool.

4. Feed and depth of cut
• The area of the chip passing over the tool face is greater
than that of coarse feed for a given volume of swarf
removal in case of a fine feed.
• The chip can be offset to create a greater impact because
the resultant pressure will nullify the advantage.
• So the feed rate also determines the lifespan of the metal
cutting tool.

5. Tool Geometry
• Different tools have different set of geometrical teeth
which affects time within which the tool will be effective.
• A metal tool with large rake angle becomes weak as a large
rake reduces the tool cross-section and the amount of
metal to absorb the heat.
• So the geometry of the metal cutting tool plays a major
role for the lifespan of the tool.

6. Tool material
• One of the most important and influential factor for the
life of metal tool.
• The physical and chemical properties of the material used
in the metal cutting tool influence tool life.
• Better the quality of raw materials used in the making of
the metal cutting tool more long lasting it will become.

7. Cutting fluid
• It is a type of coolant and lubricant which is designed
specifically for metalworking processes.
• The main function of this fluid is to reduce the coefficient
of friction at the chip tool interface.
• This process is effective in reducing the pressure at the
area of work and thus increases the life of the tool.

8. Who we are?
• BIPICO, is an ISO 9001:2008 company established in
November – 1974 and is proud of its more than four
decades journey as a Metal Cutting Tools Manufacturing
company.
• BIPICO uses best raw materials and latest technology for
production, thus giving you the best performing tools.
• We are globally respected industrial leader in all its lines of
business providing you premium quality output at the
most affordable price

9. Contact Us
Phone: 91- 22- 22003881 / 22000747
91- 22- 22035519 / 22035594
91- 22- 22034388
Fax: 91- 22- 22001631
Email: mumbai@bipicoexp.com
Visit Us : www.bipico.com

10. Contact Us
Phone: 91- 22- 22003881 / 22000747
91- 22- 22035519 / 22035594
91- 22- 22034388
Fax: 91- 22- 22001631
Email: mumbai@bipicoexp.com
Visit Us : www.bipico.com