Designation

Various systems of tool designation – ASA system, ORS system, NRS system

Various systems of tool designation are ASA system, ORS system, NRS system. Designation of single point turning tool by ASA system, ORS system and NRS system are elaborated here. Various needs for designation of cutting tool are also given here. Read details…


Tool-In-Hand system for tool designation

What is Tool-In-Hand system for tool designation? It basically refers to the identification of few useful salient features just by observing the cutting tool in bare eyes. Various features displayed in Tool-In-Hand system for turning tool, drill and milling cutter are also provided here. Read details…


Tool signature – ASA system, ORS system, NRS system

What is meant by tool signature? Various systems for specifying tool signatures are American Standards Association (ASA) system, Orthogonal Rake System (ORS) and Normal Rake System (NRS). Tool signatures in all three systems and corresponding examples are provided here. Read details…


ASA system of tool designation

American Standards Association (ASA) system of tool designation is explained here. Tool geometry including various planes, angles and nose radius used in ASA system are also provided here. Tool nomenclature or signature in ASA system and its interpretation are illustrated with the help of examples. Read details…


ORS system of tool designation

Orthogonal Rake System (ORS) of tool designation is explained here. Cutting tool geometry including various planes, angles and nose radius used in ORS system are also provided here. Tool nomenclature or signature in ORS system and its interpretation are illustrated with the help of examples. Read details…


NRS system of tool designation

Normal Rake System (NRS) of tool designation is explained here. Cutting tool geometry including various planes, angles and nose radius used in NRS system are also provided here. Tool nomenclature or signature in NRS system and its interpretation are illustrated with the help of examples. Read details…


Difference between ORS system and NRS system

Similarities and differences between ORS system and NRS system of tool designation are presented here in table form. Orthogonal Rake System (ORS) uses three mutually perpendicular planes; while planes are not mutually perpendicular in Normal Rake System (NRS). When inclination angle is zero, ORS and NRS become same. Read details…


When ORS system and NRS system will be same?

In which condition ORS system will be same with NRS system? When inclination angle (λ) of a single point cutting tool will be zero, then Orthogonal Rake System (ORS) will be same with Normal Rake System (NRS). Such condition is also illustrated with the help of schematic diagram. Read details…


Comparison among ASA, ORS and NRS systems

Comparison among ASA, ORS and NRS systems of tool designation is discussed here on the basis of three planes used for references, tool signature, displaying nose radius, features of auxiliary flank surface, and other advantages and disadvantages among themselves. Read details…