What is Broaching? Broach Tools. Broach Elements, Part 1

Broaching is the manufacturing process that allow to remove material from the piece surface, gradually by the action of cutting edges arranged in series, in a single pass by multi edge tools. These tools, which moving through a straight path, are called broaches and have very complex elements, that we discuss in this article. article is part of the manufacturing series. Free broaching is largely applied in automobile industry. In general, the broach is made of steel, provided with teeth, forming a series cutting elements, to work different types of materials. Can be used to flatten or generate internal or external surfaces of regular or irregular shape.