Tool category: a twist drill is classified as which type of cutting tool? Consider the direction of material removal relative to the tool lip edges during drilling. Choose the correct classification.
Mechanical Engineering
Production Engineering
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ASide cutting tool
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BFront cutting tool
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CEnd cutting tool
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DNone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: End cutting tool
Explanation
ConceptIn drilling, cutting occurs primarily at the lips at the end of the tool; hence a twist drill is an end cutting tool (though the margins guide along the hole).
Final AnswerEnd cutting tool