What is Federal Supply Class 3455?

FSC 3455 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 3455) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Cutting Tools for Machine Tools.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 3455?

NSC 3455 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 3455 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Cutting Tools for Machine Tools.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 3455 in?

FSC 3455 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 34 which contains Metalworking Machinery.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 3455 in?

NSC 3455is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 34 which contains Metalworking Machinery.

What is a Concave Milling Cutter?

A Concave Milling Cutter (CUTTER,MILLING,CONCAVE) is a rotary cutting tool of cylindrical form having teeth curved inward on the circumferential surface, shaped to mill a convex surface of circular contour equal to a half circle or less.

What is a Convex Milling Cutter?

A Convex Milling Cutter (CUTTER,MILLING,CONVEX) is a rotary cutting tool of cylindrical form, having semicircular teeth curved outward on the circumferential surface, shaped to mill a concave surface of circular contour, equal to a half circle or less.

What is an Angle Milling Cutter?

An Angle Milling Cutter (CUTTER,MILLING,ANGLE) is a rotary cutting tool with cutting teeth on the conical surface, having either single or double included angles. It is used on work requiring slotting or beveling of the side edges.

What is a Plain Milling Cutter?

A Plain Milling Cutter (CUTTER,MILLING,PLAIN) is a rotary cutting tool with cutting edges either straight or helical gashed on its periphery. It is used for slabbing or milling a plain surface.

What is a Power Hacksaw Blade?

A Power Hacksaw Blade (BLADE,POWER HACKSAW) is a narrow strip of steel made in various lengths, over 0.025 in. (0.63 mm) thick with cutting teeth along one edge. It is used on power machines for cutting various metals.

What is an End Milling Cutter?

An End Milling Cutter (CUTTER,MILLING,END) is a rotary cutting tool of cylindrical form with either single or double cutting ends and with either a straight or tapered shank. The teeth may be straight or helical and be either right hand or left hand. It is used for milling slots, keyways and pockets where the ordinary arbor type of milling cutter cannot be used. Excludes CUTTER, MILLING, SHELL END.

What is a T-Slot Milling Cutter?

A T-Slot Milling Cutter (CUTTER,MILLING,T-SLOT) is a rotary cutting tool of cylindrical form having teeth on the circumferential surface and both sides with straight or Brown and Sharpe taper shanks.

What is a Fluted Shell Reamer?

A Fluted Shell Reamer (REAMER,SHELL,FLUTED) is a rotating finishing tool consisting of straight or spiral flutes having a tapered hole for arbor mounting. It is used for sizing or finishing drilled holes.

What is a Tool Holder Cutter Bit?

A Tool Holder Cutter Bit (CUTTER BIT,TOOL HOLDER) is a cutting tool, supported by a holder, and used for various machine operations, including boring, cut-off, planing, slotting, threading, and turning.

What is a Rotary File?

A Rotary File (FILE,ROTARY) is a cutting tool made in various shapes such as cylinders, globes, and cones whose working surface is provided with sharp teeth in the form of noncontinuous or continuous ridges. It is used for light shaping and smoothing of metals and other materials.

What is a Corner Rounding Milling Cutter?

A Corner Rounding Milling Cutter (CUTTER,MILLING,CORNER ROUNDING) is a rotary cutting tool of cylindrical form having teeth on the circumferential surface, curved inward on one side for milling a convex circular corner on work up to one quarter of a circle.

What is a Machine Reamer?

A Machine Reamer (REAMER,MACHINE) is excludes REAMER, SHELL, FLUTED and REAMER, SHELL, ROSE.

What is a Hole Saw Blade?

A Hole Saw Blade (BLADE,HOLE SAW) is a strip of steel with a continuous series of sharp cutting teeth along one edge. It is performed in a circle, to be used with either a hand drill or a machine, to cut circular holes in various materials.

What is an Involute Gear Milling Cutter?

An Involute Gear Milling Cutter (CUTTER,MILLING,INVOLUTE GEAR) is a rotary cutting tool having form cutters, the form of which is such as will produce an involute-shaped tooth profile. Exclude CUTTER, MILLING, BEVEL GEAR.

What is a Machine Trepanning Tool?

A Machine Trepanning Tool (TREPANNING TOOL,MACHINE) is a combination tool consisting of a circular body, Morse taper or straight shank, either a drill or a straight pilot, and special cutters for boring and chamfering operations in metal plates or sheets.

What is a Face Milling Cutter?

A Face Milling Cutter (CUTTER,MILLING,FACE) is a rotary cutting tool of cylindrical form having inserted teeth. It is used for shaping and dressing metal surfaces.

What is a Half Side Milling Cutter?

A Half Side Milling Cutter (CUTTER,MILLING,HALF SIDE) is a rotary cutting tool with teeth on its periphery and on one side only. It is used for straddle milling where heavy cuts are to be taken or for milling to a shoulder.

What is a Shell End Milling Cutter?

A Shell End Milling Cutter (CUTTER,MILLING,SHELL END) is a rotary cutting tool of cylindrical form having teeth on the periphery and one side only. The teeth may be straight or helical and be either right or left hand. It is used for both face and end milling operations. Excludes CUTTER, MILLING, END.

What is a Metal Slitting Milling Cutter?

A Metal Slitting Milling Cutter (CUTTER,MILLING,METAL SLITTING) is a rotary cutting tool with teeth on its periphery and having dished or undercut sides to afford cutting clearance. It is used for cutting off work or for narrow slotting.

What is a Side Milling Cutter?

A Side Milling Cutter (CUTTER,MILLING,SIDE) is a rotary cutting tool having cutting edges on the periphery and on both sides. It is used for general tool room work, straddle milling, and shallow slotting.

What is a Hole Cutter?

A Hole Cutter (CUTTER,HOLE) is a rotary end cutting tool with integral cutting edges of two or more replaceable tool bits, a pilot, pilot drill, or spring-loaded centering pin and either a straight or tapered shank which fits into power machines or portable power tools. It is used to cut accurate holes in materials such as light and heavy gage sheet or plate metal, plastics, cork, rubber, and paper.

What is a Woodruff Keyseat Milling Cutter?

A Woodruff Keyseat Milling Cutter (CUTTER,MILLING,WOODRUFF KEYSEAT) is a rotary cutting tool used to mill woodruff keyseats in shafting material. May be either arbor or shank driven. Excludes CUTTER, MILLING, SIDE.

What is a Cutting Tool Insert?

A Cutting Tool Insert (INSERT,CUTTING TOOL) is a geometrically shaped item with one or more edges designed for various machine operations such as boring, cut-off, planing, slotting, threading and turning. It is held in a pocket or other seating surfaces of a holder by mechanical means. It is not designed to be sharpened or reground. Indexable items must have two or more edges. For items designed for grinding, sharpening or with shanks, see CUTTER BIT, TOOL HOLDER.

What is an Engraving Cutter?

An Engraving Cutter (CUTTER,ENGRAVING) is a tool to carve/etch a permanent impression of various widths into metallic and/or non-metallic materials.

What is a Metal Cutting Band Saw Blade?

A Metal Cutting Band Saw Blade (BLADE,BAND SAW,METAL CUTTING) is a narrow ribbon of flexible steel with teeth on edge. It is supplied in coils or joined for mounting on various types of band saws and is used for cutting such materials as metal and plastic.

Cutting Tools for Machine Tools - France (FR)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 3455

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 3455

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 34 Metalworking Machinery

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 34 Metalworking Machinery

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NSN Format for Cutting Tools for Machine Tools
Codified by France

34	55	14	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 3455 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 34, which is dedicated to Metalworking Machinery. Specifically, Class 3455 focuses on Cutting Tools for Machine Tools.

Cutting tools are essential components used in machine tools to shape, cut, or remove material from workpieces during the metalworking process. These tools are designed to withstand high temperatures, pressures, and forces while maintaining precision and efficiency.

Within Class 3455, you can find various types of cutting tools, including but not limited to:

1. Drill Bits: Used for creating holes in metal or other materials.
2. End Mills: Used for milling operations to remove material from the surface of a workpiece.
3. Reamers: Used for enlarging or finishing existing holes to precise dimensions.
4. Taps and Dies: Used for creating internal or external threads on workpieces.
5. Broaches: Used for cutting or shaping irregular or non-circular holes.
6. Inserts: Replaceable cutting edges that are mounted on tool bodies for turning, milling, or drilling operations.
7. Saw Blades: Used for cutting through metal or other materials.

These cutting tools are manufactured with different materials, coatings, and geometries to suit specific machining applications and workpiece materials. They are crucial for achieving accurate and efficient metalworking operations.

It's important to note that NATO Supply Class 3455 is a standardized classification system used by NATO member countries for procurement and inventory management purposes. It helps ensure compatibility and interoperability among different military forces.

If you have any specific questions or need further information about cutting tools or metalworking machinery, feel free to ask!

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