Used Metal Lathes


a pip appeared on a bit of metal in a lathe what is the cause of this defect?

By · Sunday, February 14th, 2010

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You have not centred the upper surface of tip of the cutting tool accurately, the tip of the tool is set too low,
Realign the upper surface cutting tip of tool with the point of the tail-stock centre. Reface the bar end again and the pip should be removed.