Carbide milling cutter maintenance

When the axis line of the cemented carbide milling cutter coincides with the edge line of the workpiece or is close to the edge line of the workpiece, the situation will be very serious. The operator should do the relevant equipment maintenance work:

1. Check the power and rigidity of the machine tool to ensure that the required milling cutter diameter can be used on the machine tool.

2. The overhang of the tool on the spindle is as short as possible to reduce the impact of the milling cutter axis and the position of the workpiece on the impact load.

3. Use the correct tooth pitch of the milling cutter suitable for the process to ensure that there are not too many blades meshing with the workpiece at the same time to cause vibration during cutting. On the other hand, ensure that there are enough blades when milling narrow workpieces or milling cavities. Engage with the workpiece.

4. Make sure to use the feed per blade so that the correct cutting effect can be obtained when the chip is thick enough to reduce tool wear. The indexable insert with positive rake angle groove shape is adopted to obtain a smooth cutting effect and the lowest power.

5. Select the diameter of the milling cutter 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 tool maintenance and repair rules, and monitor tool wear.