reamer
Sign in to saveA reamer is a type of rotary cutting tool used in metalworking. Precision reamers are designed to enlarge the size of a previously formed hole by a small amount but with a high degree of accuracy to leave smooth sides. There are also non-precision reamers which are used for more basic enlargement of holes or for removing burrs. The process of enlarging the hole is called reaming. There are many different types of reamer and they may be designed for use as a hand tool or in a machine tool, such as a milling machine or drill press.
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26 sectionsContents
- Construction
- Reaming versus drilling to size
- Types
- Chucking reamer
- Adjustable hand reamer
- Straight reamer
- Hand reamer
- Machine reamer
- Rose reamer
- Shell reamer
- Tapered reamer
- Morse taper reamer
- Combination reamer
- Tapered reamer (non-precision)
- Process
- Size – accuracy and repeatability
- Surface finish and longevity
- Setup and equipment
- Tool materials
- Workpiece materials
- Lubrication
- Related standards
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
A reamer is a type of rotary cutting tool used in metalworking. Precision reamers are designed to enlarge the size of a previously formed hole by a small amount but with a high degree of accuracy to leave smooth sides. There are also non-precision reamers which are used for more basic enlargement of holes or for removing burrs. The process of enlarging the hole is called reaming. There are many different types of reamer and they may be designed for use as a hand tool or in a machine tool, such as a milling machine or drill press.
==Construction== A typical reamer consists of a set of parallel straight or helical cutting edges along the length of a cylindrical body. Each cutting edge is ground at a slight angle and with a slight undercut below the cutting edge. Reamers must combine both hardness in the cutting edges, for long life, and toughness, so that the tool does not fail under the normal forces of use. They should only be used to remove small amounts of material. This ensures a long life for the reamer and a superior finish to the hole.