Best Cutting Tools for TAIG Micro Lathes and Mills
Choosing the right cutting tools is essential for achieving precision, smooth finishes, and longer tool life on your micro lathe or mill. Different materials, shapes, and tool setups influence performance, so selecting tools that match your machining goals helps unlock the true capability of TAIG equipment. Understanding Tool Types for Precision Work Cutting tools come in a variety of forms, each handling specific shaping, facing, drilling, or slotting operations. On a micro lathe, turning tools are most common and help create accurate diameters and smooth finishes. For more advanced turning tasks and beginner guidance, learn about using a micro lathe provides helpful foundational insights. Micro mills rely on end mills and cutters designed to remove small amounts of material efficiently. Material science matters too. Harder cutting tools perform well on metals like steel, while high-speed steel remains a dependable option for aluminum or brass. For users expanding in...