Parametric Parting Off Tool for lathe using spring

Parametric Parting Off Tool for lathe using spring.

!!! be aware:!!!

  • I have made so far the tool for bladeType=bt_HBM_1_5x8_25x73 from metal with wPartingTool = 11.6
  • I have made so far the tool for bladeType=bt_HBM_3_32x1_2x4 from metal with wPartingTool = 14.8
  • I do not own "bladeType=bt_3_32x1_2x45" and "bladeType=bt_3_32x11_16x5", so I cannot test these. I recommend to 3D print these and test fit before machining them.

The tool is inspired by the designs of both Winky and NBR Works:
https://www.youtube.com/@WinkysWorkshop
https://www.youtube.com/@nbrworks

Following blade types have been modeled:

  • 3/32" x 1/2" x 4-1/2" (bladeType=bt_3_32x1_2x45=0) used by NBR Works
  • 3/32" x 11/16" x 5" (bladeType=bt_3_32x11_16x5=1) used by Winky
  • 1.5 x 8.25 x 73 (bladeType=bt_HBM_1_5x8_25x73=2)
  • 2,5x10x100 (bladeType=bt_HBM_2_5x10x100 = 3)
  • 3/32"x1/2"x4 (bladeType=bt_HBM_3_32x1_2x4 = 4)

Machined (3D printed) Parts:

  • PartingTool_Top_type.stl
  • PartingTool_Bottom_type.stl
  • PartingTool_QCTP.stl

Other parts:

  • hex screw M5 (7x)
  • screw M8 (3x) for MultifixA

Interesting parameters to change (and rerender the model):

  • strengthFulcrum = 13.0; // higher value will result in stronger spring
  • wPartingTool = 15.0; // higher value will result in stronger spring
  • screwType = stM5;
  • bladeType = bt_HBM_1_5x8_25x73;

Remarks:

  • PartingTool_QCTP is the connector for attaching the Parting tool to a MultifixA quick change tool post (QCTP).