When Chamfering Is Done?
A Chamfer Occurs Whenever You Have Two Surfaces Meeting at an Angle Other Than 90°, Especially 45°, but Instead of a Point They Terminate at a Flat Edge, Which...
A chamfer occurs whenever you have two surfaces meeting at an angle other than 90°, especially 45°, but instead of a point they terminate at a flat edge, which has the effect of “rounding” out the corner.
Why chamfering is done?
Chamfering eases assembly, e.g. the insertion of bolts into holes, or nuts. Chamfering also removes sharp edges which reduces significantly the possibility of cuts, and injuries, to people handling the metal piece.
How is chamfering is done in the lathe?
Chamfering: Chamfering removes the burrs and sharp edges, and thus makes the handling safe. Chamfering can be done by a form tool having angle equal to chamfer which is generally kept at 45°.