Cuttingtoolincludes the type of tools or machines which are used in cutting or removing a certain material from the piece of a material that is in need of cutting. There are two type of points classified in the cutting tools – single point and multiple point tools.Single point toolsare used for the purpose of cutting, planning or turning the material, whereas, multiple point toolsare used to serve milling and drilling purpose. These tools have a hard surface, so that they can endure the impact from any hard material that needs to be cut.
Various benefitsof the cutting tools are:
- They are powerful in their work.
- They are economical and inexpensive.
- They are durable and long lasting.
- They can endure heat and kind of any wear and tear.
- Gives a smooth finish.
- They are affordable and stable.
Many times the blades of the cutting tools fail or their blades become rough and brittle very soon. Mostly the manufacturers are blamed for the quality of their tools. But that is not the real problem. It can be because of the wrong choice of Blade for the particular work.
Some of the ways to prevent the brittle fractures in the bladesare:
- To avoid fractures in the blade, it is important to set the right tension according to the specifications and type of the blade. This is the most important and first step in the cutting process and will also help in extending the life of your tools. This can easily be achieved with the help of tension meter or a gauge to acquire accurate results.
- It is important to set the perfect feed level of the tool for the type of stock you need to cut. Over feeding level will put stress over the blade and might cause fractures in the blade. The right technique is to increase the rate of the feed slowly and gradually until the right level is obtained.
- The cutting machine consists of different types of guides, such as roller, fixed or pressure guide. Fractured blades must be replaced as soon as possible to ensure smooth and efficient working of the machine.
- Usually the alignment and adjustments cause the problems with the blade. It is important to properly track the blade and align the wheels.
- The common cause of fractures in the blades is due to the use of wrong tooth or type of blade for wrong material. The wrong choice causes stress on the blade.
These are some of the tips to prevent fractures on the blade and help you run your work smoothly and efficiently.
