The Effect of Nose Radius on the Surface Finish during CNC Turning

Surface finish, undoubtedly is a very important feature in the manufacturing of Custom CNC Machined Parts. There are a lot of factors, which when ignored, can pave way for a poor surface finish- something that can create an issue in assembly and that is not aesthetically pleasing. These factors include cutting tool placement, tool wear, chipping, incorrect feeds and speeds, rake angle, tool-holding and work-holding and incorrect nose radius selection.