Reamer

In metalworking, the reamer, also known as a ream is used for expanding holes. Reamers can be both used as a hand tool or can have a specialized drive, which can be standard tape. Reamer as a hand tool has a square drive and can be used in the same way as a wrench to turn a tap for the cutting of screw threads. For covering a small range of sizes, adjustable hand reamer is used whereas for little amplification, straight reamer is the best option. Depending on the application, there are different reamers like machine reamers, tapered reamers, rose reamers , hand reamers, shell reamers etc.

 

We give below a list of some popular reamers:

Chucking Reamer: This is a general purpose reamer used in a wide variety of applications and materials and it is used in different styles like Taper Shank, Straight Shank, and Stub Screw Machine.

 

Car reamers: Specially designed for Railroad Car building work, having a special cutter allowing easy entry and fast cutting in badly offset and burnt holes.

 

Hand reamers: They are used by hand and have a tapered lead for easy entry. These reamers are used by maintenance and many other applications where the holes need to be reamed by hand.

 

Stub screw machine: They are designed to be used in screw machines and made in variety of flute configurations. They fit standard size tool holders.

 

Taper pin reamers: These are used for reaming holes so that standard taper pins can fit properly. Best results are achieved if the hole is drilled a smaller than the small diameter of the finished reamed hole.

 

Jig borer: These reamers are used in Die Shops and in situations wherever close tolerances are to be held.

 

Taper pipe reamers: They are used before tapping with a variety of different types of pipe taps.

 

Dowel pin reamers: They are used for reaming holes for dowel pins in the automotive industry as well as mold shops and designed with a minus tolerance.