Metal Cutting Turning Method

Abstract

A turning method for a CNC lathe, comprising the steps of: providing a metal workpiece (2); providing a turning tool (1), the turning tool (1) having a connecting portion (3), the connecting portion (3) extending along a connecting axis (A2), the turning tool (1) having a first cutting element (7) and a second cutting element (8), the first cutting element (7) having a first cutting blade (5), the second cutting element (8) having a second nose cutting blade (6) separating and connecting a second front cutting blade (13) and a second rear cutting blade (15); rotating the metal workpiece (2) in one direction (50) about its rotation axis (A1); 1. A turning method, comprising: moving a turning tool (1) in a first direction (17) so that a cutting edge (5) cuts; moving the turning tool (1) in a direction (19) so that the first cutting edge (5) is moved away from the metal workpiece (2) and the second nose cutting edge (6) is moved towards the metal workpiece (2); and moving the turning tool (1) in a second direction (18) so that the second leading cutting edge (13) cuts at a second cutting angle (β) between 5 and 45 degrees, the second direction (18) being opposite or substantially opposite to the first direction (17).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention is in the field of metal cutting, more particularly in the field of turning.

[0002] The present invention refers to a method according to claim 1. In other words, the present invention relates to a turning method for a CNC lathe. [Background technology]

[0003] In metal cutting, turning is a common operation. CNC lathes are commonly used. Typically, complex shapes are machined from metal workpieces. To obtain complex shapes, it is common to use two or more turning tools, where the turning tools have different geometries or different orientations. For example, one turning tool may be suitable for machining in one direction, and a second turning tool may be suitable for machining in a different direction.

[0004] Conventionally, each turning tool is equipped with one turning insert. After turning using one turning insert, the first turning tool is typically indexed to a second turning tool. For example, a CNC lathe may include a turret, and indexing from one turning tool to the second turning tool is accomplished by rotating the turret through a predetermined angle. Indexing by rotating the turret can take time, depending on the CNC lathe, for example. The time when no cutting is occurring, such as when changing or indexing from one tool to another, can be referred to as downtime.

[0005] EP1317981A1 discloses a tool carrying a plurality of turning inserts, with which switching between different turning inserts can be achieved quickly by rotation of the turning tool about a connecting shaft.

[0006] The present inventors have discovered that there is a need for a further improved method for turning. Summary of the Invention

[0007] It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved turning method, particularly one in which at least two cutting elements are used in succession, reducing downtime. A further object is to provide a method that is applicable to many CNC lathes, particularly CNC lathes in which the turning tool cannot rotate about its central axis. A still further object is to provide a method in which complex shapes can be machined in a more efficient manner. A still further object is to reduce the number of turning tools by using only one turning tool instead of two or more. A still further object is to improve the manner in which intricately shaped components are machined with a single turning tool.

[0008] At least one of the foregoing objects can be achieved by a method for manufacturing a turning tool, the method comprising the steps of: providing a metal workpiece; providing a turning tool, the turning tool having a connecting portion, the connecting portion extending along a connecting axis, the turning tool having a first cutting element and a second cutting element, the first cutting element having a first cutting blade, the second cutting element having a second nose cutting blade separating and connecting the second front cutting blade and the second rear cutting blade; rotating the metal workpiece in one direction about its rotation axis; and rotating the turning tool so that the first cutting blade cuts. and moving the turning tool in one direction so that the first cutting blade is moved away from the metal workpiece and the second nose cutting blade is moved toward the metal workpiece, and moving the turning tool in a second direction so that the second leading cutting blade cuts at a second entering angle of 5 to 45 degrees, the second direction being opposite or substantially opposite to the first direction.

[0009] The turning method is for a CNC lathe, i.e., a computer or computerized numerically controlled lathe, i.e., any CNC machine suitable for turning, such as, for example, a turning lathe, a multitasking machine, a turn-mill machine, or a sliding-head machine. A metal workpiece is provided. The metal workpiece has an outer surface, which is a radially outer surface. The radially outer surface faces away from the axis of rotation. The turning method is for turning the radially outer surface, i.e., external turning. The metal workpiece extends between a first end and a second end. The metal workpiece is clamped by a clamping means. The clamping means holds the metal workpiece and is at least partially controlled and driven by a motor or spindle.

[0010] The clamping means may be in the form of a collet chuck, face driver, or three-jaw chuck, and may also include a tailstock. The headstock end of the machine is preferably positioned at the first end of the metal workpiece. The second end of the metal workpiece, opposite the first end of the workpiece, may be the free end. Alternatively, the second end may be in contact with the tailstock or second chuck.

[0011] A turning tool is provided, the turning tool having a forward end and an opposite rearward end in the form of a linkage that is connected to a CNC lathe, and more specifically to a machine interface of the CNC lathe, such as a machine spindle or a tool revolver turret or tool post.

[0012] The coupling part may have a square or rectangular cross-section. The coupling part may be conical or substantially conical, preferably according to ISO Standard 26623-1 or the like. In this context, a truncated cone is a cone-like shape. In this context, the tapered portion forming the rear of an ISO Standard 26623-1 coupling is a cone-like shape. The coupling part is preferably conical, such that said cone or cone-like shape is symmetrical or substantially symmetrical about the coupling axis. In this context, three-fold symmetry should be considered symmetrical. The cross-sectional area of ​​said cone or cone-like shape preferably decreases in the rearward direction. The coupling part may be in the form of a hollow tapered shank, such as an HSK, according to DIN 69893.

[0013] The connecting portion extends along a connecting or central axis, which defines the longitudinal axis of the turning tool. The length of the turning tool measured along or parallel to the connecting axis, i.e., the overall length, is preferably 50 to 400 mm, more preferably 70 to 300 mm.

[0014] The turning tool comprises a first cutting element and a second cutting element. The first and second cutting elements are spaced apart. The first and second cutting elements are preferably cutting or turning inserts, i.e., replaceable elements made of a wear-resistant material, such as cemented carbide. Alternatively, the first and second cutting elements may be part of a single wear-resistant element, preferably made of a single piece of cemented carbide. The first cutting element comprises a first top surface. The first top surface comprises a rake face or rake surface.

[0015] The first cutting element comprises a first cutting blade. The first cutting blade may preferably be in the form of a nose cutting blade, i.e., a cutting blade that is convex in top view. The first cutting blade, or a portion of the first cutting blade, generates a machined surface. The first cutting element may be in the form of a circular cutting insert, i.e., an insert that is circular or substantially circular in top view. The radius of said circle is preferably 5 to 30 mm. Alternatively, the first cutting blade may be a nose cutting blade that is convex in top view, preferably in the form of a circular arc having a radius of curvature of 0.2 to 1.6 mm and disposed between or connecting the first leading, i.e., primary or main, cutting blade and the first trailing, i.e., auxiliary, cutting blade.

[0016] The second cutting element includes a second nose cutting edge that separates and connects the second leading cutting edge and the second trailing cutting edge. The second cutting element includes a first top surface. The second top surface includes a rake face or rake surface. The second leading cutting edge is a leading cutting edge. The second trailing cutting edge is a trailing cutting edge.

[0017] The first top surface may have a diamond, triangle, octagon, square, circle, or polygon shape in top view.

[0018] The first and second top surfaces may each be flat. Alternatively, one or both of said surfaces may be non-flat or non-planar. Preferably, said surfaces may comprise one or more chip breaking means in the form of one or more protrusions and / or depressions.

[0019] The direction in which the first top surface faces is the normal of the first top surface, i.e., the direction perpendicular to the first top surface. The direction is away from the first top surface, and, if the first cutting element is in the form of a cutting insert or turning insert having a first bottom surface, is away from the first bottom surface.

[0020] If the first top surface is non-planar, for purposes of defining the direction the first top surface faces, such first top surface may be defined as a plane parallel to or approximately a first mid-plane, said plane intersecting the first cutting edge or at least a portion of the first cutting edge. When the first cutting element is in the form of a cutting or turning insert having a first bottom surface, said first mid-plane is a plane midway between the first top surface and the first bottom surface.

[0021] Alternatively, the aforementioned first top surface may be defined as a plane that intersects all nose cutting edges that are bounded by or adjacent to the first top surface for purposes of defining the direction in which the first top surface faces.

[0022] Corresponding reasoning applies to the second top surface and the second cutting element.

[0023] The method includes rotating the metal workpiece about its axis of rotation in one direction, which may be clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0024] The method includes moving the turning tool in a first direction, i.e., a first feed direction, or in other words, turning in a first direction.

[0025] The first direction may preferably be parallel to the axis of rotation and is also known as longitudinal turning. The aforementioned steps are included in the first pass, which is defined as the period between starting and finishing the cut. The first pass is not necessarily a movement of the first cutting element along a straight line. When turning in the first direction, the first cutting edge is cutting, i.e., in operation. A finished cutting surface is formed by the first cutting edge.

[0026] After or during the completion of the cut, the turning tool is moved such that the first cutting blade is moved away from the metal workpiece and the second nose cutting blade is moved toward the metal workpiece, and during at least a portion of said movement, neither the first nor the second cutting element is operating, i.e., no metal is cut by the first and second cutting elements during said movement.

[0027] The movement of the turning tool may be in a direction perpendicular to the connecting axis and the rotation axis. The movement of the turning tool may preferably be or include a linear movement. The movement preferably does not involve rotation around the connecting axis. Therefore, the method may be applied to a wide range of CNC lathes. The movement may be in a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first top surface.

[0028] The aforementioned movement is an indexing movement, in other words a movement in which the first cutting element is brought into a non-operative position and the second cutting element is brought into an operative position, i.e. a position in which the second element is suitable for cutting metal from a metal workpiece.

[0029] The method includes moving the turning tool in a second direction. In other words, turning in the second direction. The second direction, or second feed direction, is opposite or substantially opposite to the first direction. For example, the first and second directions may be parallel to the axis of rotation but are opposite directions. For example, the first direction may be a direction away from a first end of the workpiece, and the second direction may be a direction toward the first end of the workpiece. The first end may be a clamping end, i.e., the end of the workpiece clamped by the clamping means. The step of moving the turning tool in the second direction is included in a second pass, defined as between the start of cutting and the end of cutting. The second pass is not necessarily a movement of the first cutting element along a straight line. A finished cutting surface is formed by the second nose cutting edge. The second nose cutting edge and the second leading cutting edge are operated such that the second leading cutting edge operates at an acute second cutting angle. The acute second cutting angle is preferably 5 to 45°, more preferably 5 to 30°. Such an acute cutting angle reduces insert wear on the second cutting element compared to when the second cutting angle is larger. The second cutting angle is the cutting angle of the second leading cutting edge when the turning tool is moved in the second direction.

[0030] When the turning tool is moved in the first direction, the second cutting element is not operating, i.e., not cutting, or in other words, is spaced from the metal workpiece, and when the turning tool is moved in the second direction, the first cutting element is not operating, i.e., not cutting, or in other words, is spaced from the metal workpiece.

[0031] Preferably, no part of the turning tool is located between the first cutting edge and the second nose cutting edge, i.e., no part of the turning tool is located along a straight line connecting the first and second nose cutting edges.

[0032] According to one embodiment, the first cutting element comprises a first leading cutting edge and a first trailing cutting edge, the first cutting edge being a first nose cutting edge, the first nose cutting edge separating and connecting the first leading cutting edge and the first trailing cutting edge, and the first leading cutting edge forming a first cutting angle of 5 to 45° when the turning tool is moved in a first direction.

[0033] Such a method reduces wear on the first cutting element compared to when the first cutting angle is larger.

[0034] The first front cutting blade, which is the primary or main cutting blade, and the first rear cutting blade, which is the auxiliary cutting blade, are each preferably straight or linear or substantially straight or substantially linear in top view. The first nose cutting blade is preferably convex in top view, preferably in the form of an arc, preferably having a radius of curvature of 0.2 to 1.6 mm.

[0035] The nose angle of the first cutting element, defined as the angle between the first leading cutting edge and the first trailing cutting edge, is preferably 160° or less, more preferably between 30° and 80°.

[0036] The first front cutting edge forms an acute first cutting angle, said first cutting angle being 5 to 45°, more preferably 5 to 30°.

[0037] When the turning tool is moved in a first direction, the first nose cutting edge and the first leading cutting edge are cutting or operating.

[0038] The first and second nose cutting edges are preferably spaced apart along the axis of rotation by a fixed distance when turning in the first and second directions.

[0039] According to one embodiment, the method includes the further step of moving the turning tool in a second direction such that the second trailing cutting edge forms an obtuse relief angle.

[0040] According to such a method, a surface perpendicular to the axis of rotation can be machined by the second cutting element. The method can include moving the turning tool radially toward the axis of rotation so that the second cutting element cuts. The aforementioned step preferably precedes the step of moving the turning tool in the second direction.

[0041] The aforementioned clearance angle is preferably between 91° and 135°, more preferably between 93° and 120°. The sum of the leading edge angle, nose angle, and clearance angle is equal to 180°. This applies to both the first and second cutting elements.

[0042] According to one embodiment, a method includes moving a turning tool in a first direction such that a first trailing cutting edge forms an obtuse relief angle.

[0043] According to such a method, a surface perpendicular to the axis of rotation can be machined with a first cutting element. The method can include moving the turning tool radially toward the axis of rotation so that the first cutting element cuts. The aforementioned step preferably precedes the step of moving the turning tool in the first direction.

[0044] The aforementioned front clearance angle is preferably at least 91°, and more preferably 93° to 120°.

[0045] According to one embodiment, the method includes turning at least a portion of a surface that is machined while moving the turning tool in a first direction while moving the turning tool in a second direction.

[0046] According to such a method, roughing and finishing operations can be performed using only one turning tool.

[0047] The method may include the further step of moving the turning tool in a first direction such that the first cutting element cuts and such that at least a portion of the machined surface is machined while moving the turning tool in a second direction.

[0048] The method may include a further step such that the first and second cutting elements alternatively cut in a sequence, where the first cutting element cuts when the turning tool is moved in a first direction and the second cutting element cuts when the turning tool is moved in a second direction.

[0049] According to one embodiment, the step of moving the turning tool in a direction such that the first cutting blade is moved away from the metal workpiece and the second nose cutting blade is moved toward the metal workpiece does not involve rotation of the turning tool about the connecting center axis.

[0050] The aforementioned movement does not involve rotation of the turning tool around the connecting axis or around any other axis parallel to the connecting axis, thereby making the method applicable to a large number of CNC machines. The aforementioned movement may be a linear movement, or the turning tool may move non-linearly, for example, in an arc, within a plane defined by two machine axes, such as the XZ plane of a CNC lathe. This may reduce indexing time compared to rotational movement. Another advantage of linear movement is that the method may be performed using a CNC lathe that does not have a rotation option.

[0051] The turning tool preferably does not rotate about the connecting axis during the first pass, during the second pass, or between the first and second passes. The turning tool preferably does not rotate about any other axis, such as any axis parallel to the connecting axis, during the first and second passes, or between the first and second passes. In other words, the method preferably does not involve any rotational movement of the turning tool.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the articulation axis is parallel or perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

[0053] According to such a method, the aforementioned method can be applied to a number of CNC lathes, and the connecting axis is preferably parallel or perpendicular to the rotation axis during all steps of the method when turning in the first and second directions.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the metal workpiece is clamped by a clamping means, and the distance from the clamping means to the second nose cutting blade is shorter than the distance from the clamping means to the first cutting blade.

[0055] The clamping means is connected to and driven by a rotating or rotatable spindle. The clamping means may be in the form of, for example, a collet chuck, a three-jaw chuck, or a face driver. The distances are measured along or parallel to the axis of rotation.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the second nose cutting edge is located in front of the first cutting edge in a first direction when the turning tool is moved in the first direction, and the first cutting edge is located in front of the second nose cutting edge in a second direction when the turning tool is moved in the second direction.

[0057] According to such a method, more shapes can be machined because there is a lower risk of inactive cutting elements interfering with the metal workpiece. "Ahead" should be understood as forward in the feed direction along the axis of rotation. More specifically, when the turning tool is moved in a first direction, the second nose cutting edge is located ahead of the surface generating portion of the first cutting edge, and when the turning tool is moved in a second direction, the surface generating portion of the first cutting edge is located ahead of the second nose cutting edge. The surface generating portion of the first cutting edge is preferably in the form of the first nose cutting edge.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the second direction is in a direction away from the corner of the metal workpiece.

[0059] A corner or shoulder is defined as the intersection between a first surface concentric with the axis of rotation and a second surface perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The first surface may be the exterior surface or the interior surface, i.e., the surface inside the bore. Preferably, the first surface is the exterior surface, i.e., the radially outer surface. Preferably, the corner is a 90° corner. Preferably, the corner is formed completely or at least partially by the second cutting element.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the method includes the further step of turning in a third direction such that the second leading cutting edge operates at an obtuse third cutting angle, the third direction being toward the axis of rotation.

[0061] With such a method, more intricate component shapes can be machined with a single turning tool. The step of turning in the third direction preferably occurs after turning in the first direction. The step of turning in the third direction preferably occurs before turning in the second direction. The step of turning in the third direction is preferably part of a second pass, such that the second cutting element cuts or operates continuously when turning in both the third and second directions. Thus, the second pass is preferably non-linear. The third cutting angle is preferably at least 100°, more preferably at least 110°. The third direction is preferably perpendicular to and toward the axis of rotation. When turning in the third direction, a surface is formed by the second nose cutting edge.

[0062] Preferably, an external corner or shoulder is formed by turning in the third and second directions. The external corner is formed by two surfaces, where one first surface is cylindrical or conical and one second surface is flat or conical. The two surfaces are connected by a curved surface.

[0063] The corner or shoulder is preferably defined by a first surface concentric with the axis of rotation and a second surface perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The first surface may be the outer surface or the inner surface, i.e., the surface inside the bore. The first surface is preferably the outer surface, i.e., the radially outer surface. The first and second surfaces are connected by a curved surface. The curved surface is preferably in the form of a circular arc when viewed in a plane containing the axis of rotation. The arc has a radius that is equal to or greater than the radius of the second nose cutting edge.

[0064] The first direction is preferably in the direction toward the corner, i.e., the aforementioned corner. In other words, the first pass is in the direction toward the future corner, preferably the corner that will be finished after the second pass. The first pass therefore involves roughing out the corner, i.e., removing some but not all of the material for the desired or predetermined shape.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the first cutting element is a first turning insert and the second cutting element is a second turning insert, the first turning insert having a first top surface and a first bottom surface, the first top surface and the first bottom surface being connected by a first side surface, the second turning insert having a second top surface and a second bottom surface, the second top surface and the second bottom surface being connected by a second side surface, and the first top surface and the second top surface being provided with a chip breaking means.

[0066] The first turning insert includes a first cutting edge, a first leading cutting edge, and a first trailing cutting edge, and the second turning insert includes a second nose cutting edge, a second leading cutting edge, and a second trailing cutting edge.

[0067] The first top surface comprises a rake surface, the second top surface comprises a rake surface, and each of the first and second bottom surfaces comprises a bearing or contact surface.

[0068] A first through hole for a first screw preferably intersects the first top surface and the first bottom surface.

[0069] A second through hole for a second screw preferably intersects the second top surface and the first bottom surface.

[0070] The chip breaking means may be in the form of one or more protrusions and / or depressions. Preferably, said one or more protrusions and / or depressions are positioned to control or break chips. Preferably, said protrusions protrude above the cutting edge bounding the top surface when the insert is viewed in side view. The chip breaking means improves chip breaking in turning.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the link is square or rectangular in cross section or comprises a conical or substantially conical portion.

[0072] The aforementioned cross-sections are in a plane perpendicular to the connection axis. The connection preferably comprises a conical or substantially conical portion and a ring-shaped portion, such as a polygonal hollow tapered joining portion with a flange contact surface according to ISO 26623-1:2014 or a hollow tapered joining portion with a flange contact surface according to DIN 69893, ISO 12164-1 or ISO 12164-1F.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the method includes the further step of positioning the turning tool such that the metal workpiece is located between the first cutting edge and the second nose cutting edge.

[0074] According to such a method, indexing between the first element and the second element can be achieved through linear movement along the connecting shaft. Such a method can be used in many CNC lathes. Thus, the metal workpiece is positioned between the first cutting edge and the second nose cutting edge when turning in a first direction and when turning in a second direction.

[0075] Preferably, the axis of rotation is located between the first cutting blade and the second nose cutting blade, or substantially between the first cutting blade and the second nose cutting blade. In other words, the turning in the first direction by the first cutting element and the turning in the second direction by the second cutting element are on opposite sides of the axis of rotation of the metal workpiece. Preferably, the rake faces associated with the first cutting blade and the rake faces associated with the second cutting blade face in opposite or substantially opposite directions.

[0076] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer program having instructions which, when executed by a CNC lathe, cause the CNC lathe to perform steps according to any of the preceding methods.

[0077] The computer program or computer program product may be included in a CAM software product, i.e., software for computer-aided manufacturing. The computer program may be in the form of a computer-readable medium, such as a USB stick, a CD-ROM, or a data stream.

[0078] The invention will now be explained in more detail by a description of embodiments of the invention and by reference to the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0079] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a turning tool and a metal workpiece according to a first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of the turning tool and metal workpiece in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] 2 is a bottom schematic view of a portion of the turning tool and metal workpiece in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] 2 is a further bottom view of the turning tool and a portion of the metal workpiece in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 5] 2 is a further bottom view of the turning tool and a portion of the metal workpiece in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 6]2 is a further bottom view of the turning tool and a portion of the metal workpiece in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a side view of a turning tool according to a second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a side view of a turning tool and a metal workpiece according to a third embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a turning tool according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a top view of the turning tool in FIG. 9. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a front view of the turning tool in FIG. 9. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a side view of the turning tool in FIG. 9. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a top view of the turning tool and metal workpiece in FIG. [Figure 14] 10 is a further top view of the turning tool and metal workpiece in FIG. 9. [Figure 15] 10 is a further top view of the turning tool and metal workpiece in FIG. 9. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a turning tool according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a side view of the turning tool in FIG. 16. [Figure 18] FIG. 17 is a front view of the turning tool in FIG. 16. [Figure 19] FIG. 17 is a top view of the turning tool in FIG. 16. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is an enlarged view of section B in FIG. 19. [Figure 21] FIG. 17 is a top view of the turning tool and metal workpiece in FIG. 16. [Figure 22] FIG. 17 is a side view of the turning tool and metal workpiece in FIG. 16. [Figure 23] FIG. 17 is a top view of the turning tool and metal workpiece in FIG. 16. [Figure 24] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of moving a turning tool in a first direction. [Figure 25] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of moving the turning tool in a second direction. [Figure 26] FIG. 10 is a further schematic illustration of moving the turning tool in a second direction. [Figure 27] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a first cutting element, a second cutting element, and a rotating metal workpiece in cross section. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0080] All turning tools in the figures are drawn to scale.

[0081] 1 to 6, which show a turning tool 1 according to a first embodiment suitable for carrying out the method defined above. A metal workpiece 2 is connected to a spindle (not shown) of a CNC lathe (not shown) by means of clamping means (not shown). The turning tool 1 comprises a coupling part 3 extending along a coupling axis A2, which defines the longitudinal axis of the turning tool 1. The forward direction is away from the coupling part 3, i.e. the forward direction is substantially towards the left in FIG. 1. The rotation axis A1 of the metal workpiece 2 is arranged perpendicular to and intersects the coupling axis A2. The turning tool 1 comprises a first cutting element 7 in the form of a first turning insert 7 and a second cutting element 8 in the form of a second turning insert 8.

[0082] As can be seen in Figures 3-6, the first cutting element 7 includes a first cutting edge 5 in the form of a first nose cutting edge 5 that separates and connects a first leading cutting edge 12 and a first trailing cutting edge 14. The second turning insert 8 includes a second nose cutting edge 6 that separates and connects a second leading cutting edge 13 and a second trailing cutting edge 15.

[0083] As can be seen in FIG. 2, the first turning insert 7 includes a first top surface 20, and the second turning insert 8 includes a second top surface 21. In FIG. 2, the metal workpiece 2 rotates clockwise about its rotation axis A1. The first cutting edge and the second nose cutting edge intersect or substantially intersect a plane containing the connection axis A2 and the rotation axis A1. In FIG. 2, the first turning insert 7 is cutting, and the second turning insert 8 is located a short distance from the metal workpiece 2. The distance between the metal workpiece 2 and the non-operating second turning insert 8 is preferably greater, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.

[0084] 1 and 2, the turning tool 1 comprises an intermediate portion 33 in the form of a recessed or curved portion connecting the first and second turning inserts 7, 8. The intermediate portion 33 comprises an opening 41. The opening 41, or void, or cavity, makes room for the metal workpiece to be machined. The recessed portion 33 is curved about an axis perpendicular to the connecting axis A2, and said axis intersects said opening 41, or void, or cavity. As can be seen, for example, in FIG. 2, the opening 41 opens radially with respect to the rotation axis A1. The turning tool 1 can be brought from above in FIG. 2 to the position shown in FIG. 2, at least if the diameter of the metal workpiece 2 is less than the distance between the first cutting insert 7 and the second turning insert 8. This is particularly advantageous when the metal workpiece 1 is long or clamped at both ends.

[0085] The intermediate portion 33 comprises a first side surface 40 and an opposite second side surface. Due to an opening 41, the first side surface 40 does not surround or enclose the rotation axis A1. The first side surface 40 extends in a plane perpendicular to the rotation axis A1. Said plane 40 is spaced apart from the connecting axis A2.

[0086] Projecting from the first side surface 40 are protrusions 30, 31 in the form of interchangeable cutting heads 30, 31 which are connected to the first side surface 40 by clamping means. Each cutting head 30, 31 comprises at least one insert seat. The first and second turning inserts 7, 8 are connected to the first side surface 40 by their respective cutting heads 30, 31.

[0087] In FIG. 2, the rotation axis A1 is perpendicular to and intersects the connecting axis A2. As can be seen in FIG. 2, the rotation axis A2 of the metal workpiece 2 is located between the first cutting insert 7 and the second turning insert 8. The coupling 3 has a tapered portion. The coupling 3 is a quick change coupling known in the industry as Coromant Capto®. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the coupling 3 has a square cross section, and the connecting axis A2 is parallel to and 5 to 20 mm below the connecting axis A2 in FIG. 2.

[0088] When the first cutting insert 7 is viewed in a top view, for example as in FIG. 3, the first nose angle, defined as the angle between the first leading cutting edge 12 and the first trailing cutting edge 14, is an acute angle.

[0089] The second nose angle, defined as the angle between the second leading cutting edge 13 and the second trailing cutting edge 15 when the second turning insert is viewed in a top view or in a bottom view, for example as in FIG. 3, is an acute angle.

[0090] For example, as seen in FIG. 1 , a first through hole for a first screw (not shown) intersects the first top surface and the first bottom surface, and a second through hole for a second screw (not shown) intersects the second top surface and the first bottom surface.

[0091] 3 and 4 show a first machining step in which the turning tool 1 is moved in a first direction 17 perpendicular to the connecting axis A2. The first leading cutting edge 12 forms an acute first leading angle. The first trailing cutting edge 14 forms an obtuse first leading clearance angle. The first turning insert 7 is cutting. The second turning insert 8 is spaced from the metal workpiece 2. The second nose cutting edge 6 is forward of the first nose cutting edge 5 in the first direction 17.

[0092] 3 and 4, the first turning insert 7 finishes cutting and the turning tool 1 is moved in direction 19 such that the first cutting edge 5 is moved away from the metal workpiece 2 and the second nose cutting edge 6 is moved towards the metal workpiece 2, as shown in FIG. 5. The first turning insert 7 is moved radially away from the rotation axis A1 of the metal workpiece 2.

[0093] The step shown in Figure 5 is followed by the step shown in Figure 6. Figure 6 shows moving the turning tool 1 in a second direction 18, which is opposite to the first direction 17 shown in Figures 4 and 5. The second turning insert 8 is cutting. The first turning insert 7 is not operating. In other words, the first turning insert is spaced apart from the metal workpiece 2. The second leading cutting edge 13 forms an acute second leading edge angle. The second trailing cutting edge 15 forms an obtuse second leading edge angle.

[0094] The metal workpiece 2 rotates in the same direction about its axis of rotation A1 in FIGS.

[0095] FIG. 7 shows a turning tool 1 according to a second embodiment. The only substantial difference between the turning tool 1 according to the first embodiment and the turning tool 1 according to the second embodiment is that the turning tool 1 according to the second embodiment includes a third turning insert 9. Indexing from the first turning insert 7 to the second turning insert 8 or from the second turning insert 8 to the first turning insert 7 is achieved by moving the turning tool 1 along the connecting axis A2, while indexing to the third turning insert 9 is achieved by moving the turning tool in a direction perpendicular to the connecting axis A2, more specifically, downward in FIG. 2 . As can be seen in FIG. 7 , the first turning insert 7, the second turning insert 8, and the third turning insert 9 intersect with an imaginary circle or cylinder C1 having its central axis A3 perpendicular to the connecting axis A2. The first turning insert 7 is inclined with respect to the second turning insert 8 by an inclination angle ω. The tilt angle ω is measured around the central axis A3 of the imaginary circle C1. The second top surface 21 faces in a direction that is perpendicular to the connecting axis A2 and perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the central axis A3 of the imaginary circle or cylinder C1.

[0096] 8 shows a turning tool 1 and a metal workpiece 2 according to a third embodiment. The only substantial difference between the turning tool 1 according to the second embodiment and the turning tool 1 according to the third embodiment is that the turning tool 1 according to the third embodiment includes a fourth turning insert 10 and that the intermediate portion 33 surrounds the rotation axis A1. In other words, the intermediate portion does not include a radial opening.

[0097] Reference is now made to FIGS. 9-15, which illustrate a turning tool 1 according to a fourth embodiment. The turning tool 1 includes a connecting portion 3. The connecting portion 3 extends along a connecting axis A2, which defines the longitudinal axis of the turning tool 1. The connecting portion defines the rear end of the turning tool 1. The turning tool 1 includes a first cutting element 7 in the form of a first turning insert 7 and a second cutting element 8 in the form of a second turning insert 8. As can be seen, for example, in FIG. 10, the first turning insert 7 includes a first leading cutting edge 12, a first trailing cutting edge 14, and a first nose cutting edge 5. The first nose cutting edge 5 is the portion of the first cutting insert 7 closest to the connecting axis A2. The second turning insert 8 includes a second nose cutting edge 6, a second leading cutting edge 13, and a second trailing cutting edge 15. The first nose angle, defined as the angle between the first leading cutting edge 12 and the first trailing cutting edge 14, is an acute angle. The second nose angle, defined as the angle between the second leading cutting edge 13 and the second trailing cutting edge 15, is an acute angle. As seen in FIG. 10 , for example, the second nose cutting edge 6 is located in front of the first cutting edge 5 when measured along or parallel to the connecting axis A2. Forward is defined as away from the connecting portion 3 toward the first and second turning inserts 7, 8.

[0098] For example, as seen in FIG. 11 , the first turning insert 7 includes a first top surface 20 and an opposite first bottom surface. The second turning insert 8 includes a second top surface 21 and an opposite second bottom surface. The first top surface 20 includes a first rake surface, and the second top surface 21 includes a second rake surface. As seen in FIG. 11 , the first and second cutting inserts 7, 8 intersect with an imaginary circle or cylinder C1 having a central axis A3 parallel to the connecting axis A2. The first turning insert 7 is inclined by an inclination angle ω with respect to the second turning insert 8, and the inclination angle ω is measured around the central axis A3 of the imaginary circle C1. The first top surface 20 faces in a direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the connecting axis.

[0099] 9, the turning tool 1 comprises a forward-facing surface 42, i.e., the surface facing away from the connecting part 3. Projecting forward from the forward-facing surface 42 are two elements 30, 31 in the form of interchangeable cutting heads 30, 31. The first cutting head 30 comprises a first turning insert 7, i.e., the first cutting head comprises an insert seat in which the first turning insert 7 is mounted. The second cutting head 31 comprises a second cutting element 8. The cutting heads 30, 31 are spaced apart from the connecting axis A2.

[0100] The connecting portion 3 defines the rear end of the turning tool 1 and is suitable for insertion into a machine interface (not shown), preferably having a cavity or recess (not shown). For example, the connecting portion 3 shown in FIG. 9 has a substantially conical portion or a substantially tapered or tapered portion. The connecting portion is known in the field of metal cutting tools as Coromant Capto®. Other types of connecting portions are possible, such as those known as square-shank types. For example, if the connecting portion is of the square-shank type, the cross section of the connecting portion perpendicular to the connecting axis has a square or rectangular shape. Furthermore, in such turning tools, the connecting axis is parallel to the connecting axis A2 in FIG. 12 and is located 5 to 20 mm below the connecting axis A2.

[0101] FIG. 13 illustrates the first machining step. The metal workpiece 2 rotates in one direction around its rotation axis A1. The turning tool 1 is moved in a first direction 17 parallel to the connecting axis A2 and the rotation axis A1 of the metal workpiece 2. The first direction 17 is the forward direction, i.e., the direction away from the connecting portion 3 and the direction in which the forward-facing surface 42 faces. In FIG. 13, the top surface of the first turning insert 7 faces the viewer. The cutting surface is formed by the first nose cutting edge 5; in other words, the first nose cutting edge 5 is a surface-generating cutting edge. The first turning insert 7 is positioned so that the first leading cutting edge 12 forms an acute first cutting angle α of 3 to 45°. The first trailing cutting edge 14 forms an obtuse first clearance angle γ of 93 to 135°. The second turning insert 8 is spaced apart from the metal workpiece 2. When the turning tool 1 is moved in the first direction 17, the second nose cutting edge 6 is in front of the first nose cutting edge 5. As can be seen in FIG. 13 , the turning tool 1 is positioned such that the cylindrical metal workpiece 2 is positioned between the first turning insert 7 and the second turning insert 8, and the axis of rotation A1, which is the longitudinal axis A1 of the metal workpiece 2, is located between the turning inserts 7, 8.

[0102] Figure 14 shows a step subsequent to the step shown in Figure 13. The turning tool 1 is moved in a direction 19 such that the first nose cutting edge 5 is moved away from the metal workpiece 2 and the second nose cutting edge 6 is moved towards the metal workpiece 2. The turning tool 1 is moved in a direction 19 that is perpendicular to the connecting axis A2 and perpendicular to the rotation axis A1. The aforementioned movement is a linear movement.

[0103] FIG. 15 shows a step subsequent to the step shown in FIG. 14. The turning tool 18 is moved in a second direction 18, which is opposite to the first direction 17. The second leading cutting edge 13 forms an acute second leading angle β of 3° to 45°. The second trailing cutting edge 15 forms an obtuse second leading clearance angle δ of 93° to 135°. The first turning insert 7 is spaced from the metal workpiece 2. The first nose cutting edge 5 is forward of the second nose cutting edge 6 in the second direction 18. At least a portion of the surface machined by the first turning insert 7 in the first step shown in FIG. 13 is machined by the second turning insert 8.

[0104] Reference is now made to Figures 16 to 23, which show a turning tool 1 according to a fifth embodiment. The turning tool 1 comprises a coupling part 3. The coupling part 3 extends along a coupling axis A2. The coupling axis A2 defines the longitudinal axis of the turning tool 1. The coupling part 3 comprises a conical or substantially conical portion. In an example, the substantially conical portion is in accordance with what is known in the industry as Coromant Capto®. The coupling part may have other shapes, such as a square or rectangular cross-section, said cross-section being perpendicular to the coupling axis.

[0105] The turning tool 1 includes a first cutting element 7 in the form of a first turning insert 7, a second cutting element 8 in the form of a second turning insert 8, and a third cutting element 9 in the form of a third turning insert 9. The first turning insert 7 includes a first cutting edge 5 in the form of a first nose cutting edge 5, a first leading cutting edge 12, and a first trailing cutting edge 14. The first nose cutting edge 5 separates and connects the first leading cutting edge 12 and the first trailing cutting edge 14. The first turning insert 7 includes a first top surface 20 and an opposite first bottom surface. The second turning insert 8 includes a second nose cutting edge 6, a second leading cutting edge 13, and a second trailing cutting edge 15. The second nose cutting edge 6 separates and connects the second leading cutting edge 13 and the second trailing cutting edge 15. In other words, the second leading cutting edge 13 and the second trailing cutting edge 15 converge toward the second nose cutting edge 6. The second cutting element 8 includes a second top surface 21 and an opposite second bottom surface.

[0106] A first mid-plane P1 extends midway or substantially midway between the first top surface 20 and the first bottom surface. The first mid-plane P1 is parallel or substantially parallel to the first bottom surface. Correspondingly, the second turning insert 8 has a second top surface 21 and an opposite second bottom surface, and a second mid-plane P2 extends midway or substantially midway between the second top surface 21 and the second bottom surface. The third turning insert 9 is correspondingly disposed with a third mid-plane P3 midway between its top and bottom surfaces. The aforementioned top surfaces 20, 21 are suitable for functioning as rake surfaces. The first, second, and third mid-planes P1, P2, P3 extend in parallel or substantially parallel planes. For example, as can be seen in FIG. 17, first top surface 20 and second top surface 21 face in the same or substantially the same direction, which is upward in FIG.

[0107] As can be seen in FIG. 18, the distance from the connecting axis A2 to the second nose cutting blade is greater than the distance from the connecting axis A2 to the first nose cutting blade 5. The aforementioned distances are measured horizontally in FIG. 18. In other words, the aforementioned distances from a first plane containing the connecting axis, the aforementioned first plane being perpendicular to the first central plane. Therefore, the aforementioned distances are from the aforementioned first plane to the first nose cutting blade 5 and the second nose cutting blade 6. As can be seen in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, which is an enlarged view of section B in FIG. 19, in the top view, the first bisector between the first leading cutting blade 12 and the first trailing cutting blade 14 forms an angle of 45 to 90 degrees with respect to the second bisector between the second leading cutting blade 13 and the second trailing cutting blade 15. It can also be seen that the first trailing cutting blade 14 and the second trailing cutting blade 15 form an angle of 6 to 20 degrees with respect to each other. Furthermore, the distance from the first leading cutting edge 12 to the second leading cutting edge 13 is shorter than the distance from the first leading cutting edge 12 to the second trailing cutting edge 15. The first nose angle, defined as the angle between the first leading cutting edge 12 and the first trailing cutting edge 14, is an acute angle. The second nose angle, defined as the angle between the second leading cutting edge 13 and the second trailing cutting edge 15, is an acute angle. For example, in FIG. 19 , the first nose cutting edge 5 and the second nose cutting edge 6 are located at equal or substantially equal distances in the longitudinal direction. The first nose cutting edge 5 and / or the second nose cutting edge 6 are the longitudinally most distal portions of the turning tool 1, where longitudinally is defined as along the articulation axis or along a line parallel to the articulation axis A2.

[0108] In FIG. 20, the first turning insert 7 and the second turning insert 8 partially overlap in top view.

[0109] FIG. 21 shows an example of a first step of a turning method for a CNC lathe (not shown). A metal workpiece 2 rotates in one direction 50 around its rotation axis A1. The coupling 3 of the turning tool 1 is connected to the CNC lathe (not shown), and more specifically, the coupling is connected to a machine interface. The coupling axis A2 is perpendicular to the rotation axis A1. The turning tool 1 is moved in a first direction 17 so that the first nose cutting edge 5 cuts and the first leading cutting edge forms an acute leading edge angle. The first trailing cutting edge 14 forms an obtuse leading edge angle. The second and third turning inserts 8, 9 are spaced apart from the metal workpiece 2. The second nose cutting edge is located forward of the first nose cutting edge 5 in the first direction 17. The first direction is parallel to the rotation axis A1.

[0110] After the first step, the turning tool 1 is moved in a direction 19 that is perpendicular to the articulation axis A2 and perpendicular to the rotation axis A1, as seen in FIG. 22 . Said direction is the same direction or substantially the same direction that the first top surface 20 faces. Said direction is not radial with respect to the rotation axis A1, but rather is tangential with respect to the metal workpiece 2. Said movement of the turning tool 1 is a linear movement such that the first nose cutting edge is moved further away from the metal workpiece 2 and the second nose cutting edge 6 is moved closer to or toward the metal workpiece 2. None of the first, second, or third cutting inserts 7, 8, 9 is cutting.

[0111] FIG. 23 shows a further step following the step shown in FIG. 22. The turning tool 1 is moved in a second direction 18 such that the second leading cutting edge 13 cuts at an acute second leading angle β of 5 to 45°. A cutting surface is formed by the second nose cutting edge 6. The second direction 18 is opposite or substantially opposite to the first direction 17. The second trailing cutting edge 15 forms an obtuse leading clearance angle. The first nose cutting edge is located forward of the second nose cutting edge 6 in the second direction. The first and third turning inserts 7, 9 are spaced apart from the metal workpiece 2. At least a portion of the cutting surface resulting from the step shown in FIG. 21 is machined in the step shown in FIG. 23.

[0112] The metal workpiece may have various shapes compared to those described above. The metal workpiece may be in the form of a rod, a hollow bar, or any other shape that has rotational symmetry or substantially rotational symmetry around its axis of rotation. The shapes that can be machined may be configured differently from those described above. For example, the shape may have two sidewalls, i.e., two surfaces in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation, rather than just one sidewall. In other words, the turning tool may be used to machine an external groove.

[0113] FIG. 24 is a schematic diagram of a turning tool moving in a first direction 17, with a first cutting element 7 cutting. The first direction 17 is the feed direction. The first leading cutting edge forms a first entering angle α that is between 5 and 45°, and the first trailing cutting edge forms an obtuse clearance angle γ of at least 91°. A second cutting element 8 is spaced from the metal workpiece 2. A cutting finish surface 25 is formed by the first cutting element 7. More specifically, surface 25 is formed by the first nose cutting edge 5.

[0114] FIG. 25 is a schematic illustration of moving the turning tool in a second direction 18, with the second cutting element 8 cutting. The second direction is the feed direction. The second leading cutting edge is cutting at a second entering angle β that is between 5 and 45°, and the second trailing cutting edge forms an obtuse clearance angle δ. At least a portion of the surface 25 that was machined when moving the turning tool 1 in the first direction 17 seen in FIG. 24 is machined by the second cutting element 8 in FIGS. 25 and 26.

[0115] 26 is a further schematic illustration of moving the turning tool in a second direction 18, with the second cutting element 8 cutting. The second leading cutting edge is cutting at a second entering angle β that is between 5 and 45°, and the second trailing cutting edge forms an obtuse clearance angle δ. The second bottom surface faces the viewer.

[0116] FIG. 24 shows a first machining step, which may be followed by steps shown in either FIG. 25 or FIG. 26. If the turning tool is according to the fifth embodiment, the steps shown in FIG. 25 apply, while if the turning tool is according to the first, second, third, or fourth embodiment, the steps shown in FIG. 26 apply. In FIG. 25, the second cutting element 8 is on the same side of the rotation axis A1 as the first cutting element 7 in FIG. 24, and the first top surface faces in the same direction as the second top surface. In contrast, in FIG. 26, the second cutting element 8 is on the opposite side of the rotation axis A1 from the first cutting element 7 in FIG. 24, and the first top surface faces in the opposite direction from the second top surface.

[0117] In Figures 24-26, the metal workpiece 2 is clamped at one end by a clamping means 60. The clamping means 60 is connected to and driven by a rotating or rotatable spindle (not shown) that is part of a CNC lathe (not shown). The clamping means may be in the form of a collet chuck, a three-jaw chuck, or a face driver. The distance from the clamping means 60 to the second nose cutting blade 6 is less than the distance from the clamping means 60 to the first cutting blade 5, and the distance is measured along a line parallel to the rotation axis A1. In Figures 24-26, the first direction 17 is a direction away from the clamping means 60, and the second direction 18 is a direction toward the clamping means. Alternatively (not shown), the first direction 17 is a direction toward the clamping means 60, and the second direction 18 is a direction away from the clamping means. The first and second directions 17, 18 are therefore opposite directions along the axis of rotation A1. Opposite directions are therefore understood as being towards or away from the clamping means or towards or away from one longitudinal end of the metal workpiece. The first and second directions are therefore not necessarily linear and parallel to the axis of rotation.

[0118] FIG. 27 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a first cutting element 7 in the form of a first turning insert 7, a second cutting element 8 in the form of a second turning insert 8, and a rotating metal workpiece. The first and second turning inserts 7, 8 are arranged in accordance with the first, second, third, or fourth turning tool embodiment. The first turning insert 7 has a first top surface 20 and a first bottom surface 22, both of which are horizontal or substantially horizontal. The second cutting insert 8 has a second top surface 21 and a second bottom surface 23, both of which are horizontal or substantially horizontal. A first mid-plane P1 is located mid-way or substantially mid-way between the first top surface 20 and the first bottom surface 22. The first mid-plane P1 is parallel or substantially parallel to the second bottom surface 22. The second mid-plane P2 is arranged in a corresponding manner. The first and second mid-planes P1, P2 are arranged in parallel planes. The metal workpiece 2 rotates in one direction 50 about its rotation axis A1. The first and second turning inserts 7, 8 are positioned on opposite sides of the rotation axis A1. The first top surface 20 faces upward in the figure, and the second top surface 21 faces downward in the figure. When the first turning insert 7 is cutting, the second turning insert 8 is spaced apart from the metal workpiece 2.

[0119] 25 and 26 show how the second direction 18 is directed away from the corner of the metal workpiece 2. In other words, the second direction 18 is directed away from a surface that lies in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation A1. The corner, or shoulder, is the intersection between a surface concentric with the axis of rotation and a second surface that is perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The corner is a 90° corner. Preferably, the corner is formed entirely by the second cutting element, in which case the turning tool is moved toward the axis of rotation A1 immediately before moving the turning tool in the second direction 18.

[0120] The first and second turning inserts 7, 8 described in the above embodiments are preferably made of a wear-resistant material, preferably a cemented carbide. The first and second top surfaces 20, 21 are preferably provided with chip-forming or chip-breaking means (not shown). The distance from at least a portion of the chip-forming or chip-breaking means to the central plane of the respective turning insert is preferably greater than the distance from the cutting edge bordering the top surface to the central plane. In other words, the top surfaces 20, 21 of the first and second turning inserts are provided with at least one protrusion that is higher than or located above the cutting edge in side view. In this way, the turning inserts are more suitable for turning.

[0121] The first and second turning inserts 7, 8 described in the above embodiments are preferably designed such that the first leading cutting edge 12 slopes downward, i.e., towards the first bottom surface 22, with increasing distance from the first nose cutting edge 5. The second leading cutting edge 13 is preferably arranged in a corresponding manner. In this way, chip control is further improved.

[0122] The leading and trailing cutting edges are forward and trailing in the respective feed direction, and not necessarily forward or trailing relative to the leading or trailing direction of the turning tool itself.

Claims

1. 1. A turning method for a CNC lathe, comprising: providing a metal workpiece (2); Providing a turning tool (1), The turning tool (1) comprises a connecting portion (3), The connecting portion (3) extends along a connecting axis (A2), The turning tool (1) comprises a first cutting element (7) and a second cutting element (8), said first cutting element (7) comprising a first cutting edge (5); providing a turning tool (1), wherein said second cutting element (8) comprises a second nose cutting edge (6) separating and connecting a second leading cutting edge (13) and a second trailing cutting edge (15); Rotating the metal workpiece (2) in one direction (50) around its rotation axis (A1); moving the turning tool (1) in a first direction (17) so that the first cutting edge (5) cuts; moving the turning tool (1) in a direction (19) such that the first cutting edge (5) is moved away from the metal workpiece (2) and the second nose cutting edge (6) is moved towards the metal workpiece (2); moving the turning tool (1) in a second direction (18) so that the second leading cutting edge (13) cuts at a second entering angle (β) of 5 to 45°; moving the turning tool (1) in a second direction (18), the second direction (18) being opposite or substantially opposite to the first direction (17); A turning method comprising:

2. said first cutting element (7) comprising a first forward cutting edge (12) and a first rearward cutting edge (14); the first cutting edge (5) is a first nose cutting edge (5); the first nose cutting edge (5) separates and connects the first leading cutting edge (12) and the first trailing cutting edge (14); When the turning tool (1) is moved in a first direction (17), the first leading cutting edge (12) forms a first cutting angle (α) that is between 5 and 45°.

2. The turning method according to claim 1.

3. When the turning tool (1) is moved in the second direction (18), the second rear cutting edge (15) forms an obtuse clearance angle (δ).

3. A turning method according to claim 1 or 2.

4. When the turning tool (1) is moved in the first direction (17), the first rear cutting edge (14) forms an obtuse clearance angle (γ).

3. The turning method according to claim 2.

5. 5. The turning method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the step of moving the turning tool (1) in the second direction (18) comprises turning at least a portion of a machined surface (25) while moving the turning tool (1) in the first direction (17).

6. the step of moving the turning tool (1) in a direction (19) such that the first cutting edge (5) is moved away from the metal workpiece (2) and the second nose cutting edge (6) is moved towards the metal workpiece (2), without rotation of the turning tool (1) around the connecting shaft (A2), A turning method according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. 7. A turning method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the connecting axis (A2) is parallel or perpendicular to the rotation axis (A1).

8. The metal workpiece (2) is clamped by a clamping means (60), The distance from the clamping means to the second nose cutting edge (6) is shorter than the distance from the clamping means (60) to the first cutting edge (5); A turning method according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. When the turning tool (1) is moved in the first direction (17), the second nose cutting edge (6) is ahead of the first cutting edge (5) in the first direction (17); When the turning tool (1) is moved in the second direction (18), the first cutting edge (5) is ahead of the second nose cutting edge (6) in the second direction (18). A turning method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. 10. A turning method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second direction (18) is in a direction away from a corner of the metal workpiece (2).

11. the further step of turning in a third direction so that said second leading cutting edge (13) operates at an obtuse third cutting angle; The third direction is toward the rotation axis (A1), A turning method according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. The first cutting element (7) is a first turning insert (7), and the second cutting element (8) is a second turning insert (8), the first turning insert (7) comprises a first top surface (20) and a first bottom surface (22); the first top surface (20) and the first bottom surface (22) are connected by a first side surface; the second turning insert (8) comprises a second top surface (21) and a second bottom surface (23); the second top surface (21) and the second bottom surface (23) are connected by a second side surface; The first top surface (20) and the second top surface (21) are provided with chip breaking means. A turning method according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. the connecting part (3) has a square or rectangular cross section or comprises a conical or substantially conical part, A turning method according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

14. the further step of positioning the turning tool (1) such that the metal workpiece (2) is located between the first cutting edge (5) and the second nose cutting edge (6). A turning method according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

15. A computer program having instructions which, when executed by a CNC lathe, cause the CNC lathe to perform the steps of any one of claims 1 to 14.

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