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Multiple-point cutting tools are instruments with two or more cutting edges. They are distinct from single-point tools, which have only one edge. Examples of multiple-point cutting tools include milling cutters, drills, and broaches.1234

For a cutting tool to effectively remove material from a workpiece, it must be harder than the workpiece itself. Additionally, it must be able to maintain a sharp cutting edge even when subjected to the heat generated by friction during the cutting process.1234

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