Horizontal Boring

Horizontal boring is a single-point cutting operation used to produce an accurate internal cylindrical surface by enlarging an existing opening in a workpiece.  The workpiece moves parallel to the axis of rotation of the cutting tool.

Process Characteristics

Produces accurate internal cylindrical surfaces
Uses a single-point cutting tool
Enlarges and straightens existing holes
Has a tool motion parallel to the axis of rotation
Leaves helical internal feed marks

 

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Information provided is from Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide by Robert H. Todd, Dell K. Allen, and Leo Alting.--1st ed. Published by Industrial Press Inc., 1994.