Milling cutter equipment maintenance
Dec 19, 2022
When the axis line of the milling cutter coincides with the edge line of the workpiece or is close to the edge line of the workpiece, the situation will be serious.
1. Check the power and rigidity of the machine tool to ensure that the required diameter of the milling cutter can be used on the machine tool.
2. The overhang of the tool on the spindle is as short as possible to reduce the influence of the milling cutter axis and the position of the workpiece on the impact load.
3. Use the correct milling cutter pitch for the process to ensure that there are not too many inserts engaging the workpiece at the same time causing vibration when cutting, on the other hand, when milling narrow workpieces or milling pockets, ensure that there are enough inserts mesh with the workpiece.
4. Make sure to use a feed per insert to get the correct cut when the chip is thick enough to reduce tool wear. Indexable inserts with positive geometry for smooth cutting and minimum power.
5. Select a milling cutter diameter suitable for the width of the workpiece.
6. Choose the correct entering angle.
7. Place the milling cutter correctly.
8. Use cutting fluid only when necessary.
9. Follow the rules for tool care and repair, and monitor tool wear.
