Introduction to Indexable Tooling for the Metal Lathe

I don't think that the result of the experiment means that the Sherline toolholder does not conform to industry specs. l I think that the result suggests that an insert with a smaller clearance angle will be large on a toolholder that is designed for an insert with a larger clearance angle. If that is correct, then the result is applicable generally.

If the DCGT insert had fit well on the Sherline holder intended for a DPMT insert, then I think that would have been good news to share on Sherline forums.
Yeah, it doesn’t really look to fit that bad, but the razor edge on the insert was sure to chip.
 
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