Is Speed and Feed Killing Your Tooling?
Вставка
- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Are your CNC tools wearing out faster than expected? The culprit might be your speed and feed settings! In this eye-opening video, we tackle the critical question: "Is Speed and Feed Killing Your Tools?" Join us as we uncover the secrets to optimizing these parameters for maximum tool life and productivity.
Learn from an industry expert as we break down the fundamentals of speed (RPM) and feed rate, explore the major causes of tool wear-heat and load-and provide practical strategies to prevent damage. This comprehensive analysis will equip you with the knowledge to fine-tune your machining processes, achieve the perfect balance, and enhance overall performance. Don't let improper settings cost you time and money. Watch now to master the art of CNC optimization!
#CNCmachining #ToolWear #MachiningOptimization #SpeedAndFeed #ToolLife #Manufacturing #tipsnchips #tipsandchips #ksptg #precisiontools #machining
Good Insight and demonstration of the function of those parameters and how they effect the tool / workpiece
Thank you for your encouraging feedback!
我愛京瓷❤
My biggest problem is speeds and feeds using grooving or a part off tool. Trying to get the proper chip break is very difficult. I normally end up with chatter 1st then an immediately catastrophic event. Any helpful information would be greatly appreciated. Thx
As Jason mentioned, using the proper starting speed and feed is important. Other things to consider are the reach or overhang of the tool. It is important to adjust the overhang on our adjustable blades to the shortest amount possible while still allowing the tool to reach the center. If you are using a fixed tool (like KGD), it is best to select the holder with the shortest CDX dimension capable of cutting off the workpiece.
The main problems are feed rates lower than recommended, excessive overhang, or center-height problems. For cut-off operations, we prefer the tool to be on center or slightly above center (+0.006”). This setup helps achieve better chip control and reduces the risk of chatter and catastrophic tool failure. Hope this helps!
Being critical here, You need to mention "surface speed" rather than RPM. I'm certain you're aware but it's doing a dis-service to someone who actually needs the information. For those unclear of what I mean, RPM is the resultant from a function involving linear distance traveled per minute (aka. surface speed/cutting speed/SFM) and the cutter diameter.
It's absurd to be teaching people to run a tool at a RPM value instead of a SFM range. It's 2024, we need to be doing better.
Thank you for your insightful comment. You're right that specifying "surface speed" (SFM) rather than RPM provides clearer information.
In our video, while RPM was mentioned, Jason primarily talked about the speed of the operation, which refers to SFM. To clarify, SFM is calculated as: SFM=(RPM×Tool Diameter)/3.82
For the 1/2 inch tool shown, this translates to:
At 3007 RPM: SFM≈393.6
At 10536 RPM: SFM≈1379.1
We appreciate your feedback