This new post on UMR cutting tools, is a continuation of our travel into the world of cutting tools, a very important matter that many people underestimate is the following:
- HOW MANY PIECES DO YOU PRODUCE WITH YOUR USUAL CUTTING TOOLS?
- HAVE YOU EVER CHECKED YOUR MACHINES STOPS?
When the tool is well executed downtime is reduced until it disappears and the tool does not splinter easily because it is perfectly aligned, the stress is low and the final job properly done.
The tool of any kind is to be placed with CARE and kept in its tools box, in order to avoid it fails and breaks.
.During its use, please keep always in mind the machining temperature and consider the need to use a tool with COOLING HOLES, they will not only avoid a tool overheating but they will also help chips expulsion.
And …the coating is it … necessary?
It depends …. on what? It depends on the material to be machined and in case of doubt than ask for advice to some experts, to people who produce tools for 45 years.. like we do.
In addition to a building company you need also a consulting service, I mean a technical department in the company; a technical department with not only people with good drawing knowledge but also with experts inside, a technical department able to give you advices on possible tool improvements, to allow your tool to work in a better way and allow them to wear out less.
If you are using CW511L or ECOBRASS you perfectly understand what I’m talking about. This kind of material requires for close collaboration between you and our technical department, in order to define the degree of twist, the working speed, on which machines the cutting tool has to be used … everything has to be carefully weighed and considered.
If you do not have experience with this type of brass you should know that an European law prescribes for the plumbing industry the use of a special brass with little lead or completely without.
CW511L and Eco brass cause more difficulties in processing than the traditional one, both are harder, the chips do not break, the motor revolutions have to be changed …you should then ask for suggestions to understand the steps to follow.