Tool Knowledge Sharing: Unlocking the Core Code of Efficient Processing!

In the field of mechanical manufacturing, cutting tools, as the "industrial teeth", their performance directly determines the processing efficiency, accuracy and cost. With the upgrading of material technology and the development of intelligent manufacturing, the selection and use of cutting tools have become key elements of an enterprise's competitiveness.

I. Tool Classification: Adapt to processing scenarios as needed

Cutting tools can be classified into cutting tools (such as drills, milling cutters, and turning tools) and non-cutting tools (such as grinding wheels and polishing heads) according to their processing methods. Among them, cutting tools are further subdivided according to materials and structures:

Hard alloy cutting tools: Mainly made of tungsten carbide, they feature high hardness and wear resistance, and are suitable for high-speed machining of materials such as steel and cast iron.

High-speed steel cutting tools: They have good toughness but relatively low heat resistance, and are often used for low-speed or complex shape processing.

Ceramic and cubic boron nitride (CBN) tools: They are heat-resistant and have extremely high hardness, specializing in difficult-to-machine materials such as quenched steel and cemented carbide.

Diamond tools: Made of super-hard material, they are used for high-gloss processing of non-ferrous metals such as copper and aluminum as well as non-metallic materials.

Ii. Usage Tips: The Art of Balancing Efficiency and Lifespan

Reasonable selection: When processing stainless steel, cobalt-containing hard alloy tools should be given priority. For aluminum alloy processing, large helical Angle milling cutters are required to reduce tool sticking.

Cutting parameter optimization: Avoid the "one-size-fits-all" mode. Adjust the feed rate and rotational speed according to the material hardness (for example, reduce the cutting speed for quenched steel).

Cooling and lubrication: The combination of internally cooled tools and micro-lubrication (MQL) technology can reduce the cutting temperature by 60% and minimize tool wear.

Regular inspection: By using acoustic emission sensors or visual inspection to monitor tool wear, timely tool replacement can prevent workpiece scrapping.

Although cutting tools are small, they are the "core productive force" in manufacturing. From selection to usage, every detail is related to efficiency and quality. Only by mastering the knowledge of cutting tools can one handle precision processing with ease and inject lasting impetus into cost reduction and efficiency improvement for enterprises.