Machine cutting tools are essential to a business because they allow for the precision required when working with metal. However, there are many different types of machine cutting tools, and it is not easy to know which one to choose.
There are so many options such as welders, square end mill, drill press, grinder, and more. In this blog post, you will learn how you can select the appropriate machine cutting tool for your needs!
Tool Length
Keep in mind that the tool length is only a guideline. It’s not a hard and fast rule, so be prepared to change things based on your needs from time to time. The best thing you can do is keep an eye out for safety issues such as too much heat or cutting off part of your finger with one pass when the blade is at the wrong height.
If you’re not sure what length will work for your needs, try shorter distances to start with and adjust accordingly from there. You’ll get done faster due to having fewer passes across the material in question, which can save time when things are tight or if you need to cut more fabric than you planned for.
If you want to make sure your cutting will be as efficient and precise as possible, then it’s best to start with a length that is too long and gradually trim them down until you find the right one.
Average Chip Thickness Ratio
This ratio is how deep the cutting tool has gone into your material. A high average chip thickness means that you are using a too-deep cut, and this will cause excess wear on your machine tools and lower-quality pieces.
The ideal depth for the chip to be at during machining should be between 0.001 millimeters or less. An excellent way to measure your average chip thickness is by pressing a piece of paper on the blade. The paper will stick for an instant and then release, so you can gauge how deep the tool has gone into the material.
Desired Design
The desired design is a cutting tool that can produce cutouts of shapes in the material. A typical example would be an animal shape like a dog or cat, where there should only be one hole for the eye and mouth, but with no other extraneous holes or gaps anywhere else on its body. The problem arises when you have cutouts with multiple holes and gaps in them.
Cutting Tool Finish
The finish of the cutting tool does not affect its performance, but it impacts how the user perceives their work. For example, a brightly polished and highly reflective surface is aesthetically pleasing to most people because they like shiny things. However, this same gloss may make finding chips difficult and reduce life expectancy due to wear.
Tool finish can vary from a dull, matte surface to high gloss. It is typically up to the discretion of the user and their needs as to which would best suit them, but they must be aware of how this will affect their work for there not to be any surprises.
The best way to determine the right machine cutting tool for your job is by understanding what it will be used for, how much pressure and force needs to be applied, the material getting cut, and more. Since there are so many factors that can come into play, you may want to consult with a professional before purchasing anything!