Cutting Tools Unit - 1 & 2
Cutting Tools Unit - 1 & 2
HEEL
- The edge formed by the intersection of the surface left by the provision of secondary clearance and the flute.
PRIMARY CLEARANCE
- That portion of the land removed to provide clearance immediately behind the cutting edge.
SECONDARY CLEARANCE
- That portion of the land removed to provide clearance behind the primary clearance or circular land.
TAPER LEAD
- The tapered cutting portion at the entering end to facilitate the entry of the reamer into the hole. (It is not provided with a circular land).
BEVEL LEAD
- The angular cutting portion at the entering end to facilitate the entry of the reamer into the hole. (It is not provided with a circular land).
BACK TAPER
- The reduction in diameter per inch length of reamer from the entering end towards the shank