When machinists plan a boring operation, they must rely on general turning data. Typically, this data is developed from OD turning operations, not boring operations. This article provides cutting data and recommendations specifically for boring that take into account such unique problems as boring bar deflection and chips trapped inside the bore.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 1995-10-01
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/articles/strictly-boring/
Legacy path: /articles/strictly-boring