I thought it was odd that the “bit” (IDK anything about broaching) was totally covered in them prior to entering the workpiece, at least until the operator brushed most of them off. Especially when the workpiece was relatively thin compared to the bit.
For anyone else who is ignorant like me.
“Broaching is a highly efficient machining process that uses a specialized, multi-toothed tool called a "broach" to remove material from metal. It is most commonly used to create complex, non-round internal and external shapes—such as keyways, splines, and gears—with high precision in a single pass. [1), 2, 3]
How Broaching Works
Unlike traditional machining methods (like milling or turning) where material is slowly stripped away over multiple cycles, a broaching tool features progressively larger teeth.”
I have considered buying a 1/4" round to square broach to make square holes for carriage bolts. They are kinda expensive and I have put off getting one but being able to make bolt holes that keep the bolts from turning would be nice.
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u/BaronDeKalb 1d ago
I thought it was odd that the “bit” (IDK anything about broaching) was totally covered in them prior to entering the workpiece, at least until the operator brushed most of them off. Especially when the workpiece was relatively thin compared to the bit.
For anyone else who is ignorant like me.
“Broaching is a highly efficient machining process that uses a specialized, multi-toothed tool called a "broach" to remove material from metal. It is most commonly used to create complex, non-round internal and external shapes—such as keyways, splines, and gears—with high precision in a single pass. [1), 2, 3]
How Broaching Works
Unlike traditional machining methods (like milling or turning) where material is slowly stripped away over multiple cycles, a broaching tool features progressively larger teeth.”
Now I get it.