What is broaching often used for?
Keyways and splines
Is broaching done by hand?
Yes, it is an “armstrong” operation
About how much does each tooth of a broaching tool peel out?
.003”
After selecting an appropriate broaching tool size and taking the first pass, what can be used to advance the tool into the work, WITHOUT changing the tool itself?
Shims!
The use of shims allows the tool to advance into the workpiece about .015” to .020” (depending on the shim used)
What is the name of the mechanical press used to push a broaching tool into the work?
An Arbour Press