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Leadhead
30-12-2020, 12:29 PM
How can the tool nose radius be measured when it is not a given? Assuming no shadowgraph or microscope.
Looking for a "poorboy" solution if possible.

Doddy
30-12-2020, 02:58 PM
Radius gauge? You could even cut though sheet material held in a vice with the tool, measure with a mic. and that becomes your radius gauge for that size tool.

Or am I missing something?

Leadhead
30-12-2020, 03:47 PM
Doddy - Sorry I should have been more explicit. I am wanting to measure the tip radius on carbide turning tools.

mekanik
30-12-2020, 04:19 PM
Mk 1 eyball with some small drills, like doddy said drill your holes in some plate and put a light behind it, that assumes you have a selection on small drills.

Leadhead
30-12-2020, 04:26 PM
Thanks guys. Excellent advice.