In the context of manufacturing, a cutting instrument or cutter is any device that's used to remove material from a workpiece by the method of shearing. A cutting tool can also be called a cutting instrument, saw, hack saw, etc. The shears are either manually operated or electrically powered. It can be operated in many ways such as cutting diamond, steel, and aluminum. In general, a cutting edge is a straight or curved blade used for cutting metal.
But the name suggests a more precise definition, which implies the fact that it provides surfaces in which the metal is pushed or removed. However, cutting tools can be applied to other areas such as grinding, sanding, engraving, etc. A cutting tool, despite being an essential machining operation, is only used in a limited way. It is designed to accomplish specific tasks and needs. Even though cutting tools are of various types and varieties, they all operate on the same principle and perform the same operation.
The two important factors
controlling the operation of cutting tools are the
shape and the size of the material being cut. The shape is denoted by the
profile of the machine tool and the size by the size of the workpiece. As far
as the machine tool is concerned, it is the physical configuration that decides
the shape. Sewing machines are also capable of operating cutting tools like
scissors and needles.
Even if the sewing equipment is not a heavy-duty type, still the user needs to use it with caution. Even though the power source is a battery, still it is necessary to make sure that it is in working condition. Another important factor controlling the operation of cutting tools is the speed at which the workpiece is moved.
