Tool wear is a normal part of the machining process, its inevitable that they will fail and you will need to stop the machine to replace them with new ones.
Finding ways to extend the life of your machines can be a key factor in the profitability of your manufacturing business by reducing tool replacement costs and minimizing downtime.
Here are eight ways to extend the life of your manufacturing tools:
1. Carefully plan feeds and speeds
2. Use the right cutting fluid
3. Ensure chip evacuation
4. Consider overall tool wear
5. Optimize depth of cut for each toolpath
6. Reduce tool runout
7. Adapt different tools to different needs
8. Update your toolpath planning software.
Post time: Jun-28-2024