They are sold for profiling but they are going to result in a fairly length cutting edge so I suspect it may be difficult to use them without judder / chatter on our machines. You will probably have to take very shallow cuts but at least should end up with a smooth profile – if you can avoid said judder.

The smaller diameter ones are also used for profiling railway wheels / tyres etc.

They work very well if not rammed in too hard.

Steve

Yes they are for profiling and are easily used on Myford Super 7 sized machines.

I would not use them for general turning. Nothing wrong with the "pointy" ones if you use them as intended, they work well when worked hard but with care. However it is possible to use them for very fine working and a lighter touch. Experience and practice is the mastering of any form and style of cutter.

Edited By KWIL on 08/09/2015 22:26:46

Used for machining a radius corner. Used a milling cutter with similar tips to machine a "J" weld preparation on the edge of a plate which required a 4mm radius.  Rotate the cutter tip when it gets blunt to get a new, sharp edge.

Edited By Paul Lousick on 09/09/2015 00:19:07