Enhancing Tool Life: 12 Key Strategies for Manufacturers

Save time, tool wear and increase your profits..

Premature tool wear impacts productivity, quality, and costs across global machining industries. To optimise tool lifespan and achieve precision, we would recommend that your manufacturing team consider these 12 strategies:

1. Cutting Speed: Operate at optimal speeds to minimise heat and wear.
2. Feed Rate: Balance your speed to reduce chipping and friction.
3. Chip Evacuation: Prevent work-hardened chips from damaging tools.
4. Tool Material: Use high quality carbide for robust, wear-resistant tooling, our carbide grades have been rigorously tested to ensure longevity.
5. Geometry: Select cutting-edge designs tailored to materials, Kyocera SGS tool ranges have patented geometry to enhance tool life.
6. Coolant & Lubrication: Efficient cooling reduces heat buildup.
7. Tool Path: Opt for trochoidal paths for consistent engagement.
8. Gauge Length: Minimize deflection by reducing overhang.
9. Fixturing: Ensure stability to minimise vibrations, consider the fixture before you cut.
10. Tool Holder: Prioritise rigidity to prevent deflection, a high quality of spindle tooling is a must.
11. Machine Condition: Keep machines calibrated to reduce chatter, our tools are also designed to reduce chatter.
12. Maintenance: Regular care enhances precision and performance.

For more tailored tooling solutions in the UK and Europe, trust Kyocera SGS Precision Tools to enhance productivity and minimise downtime.