#Run in the same groove free

Secondary operations are often needed to correct issues resulting from incorrect feeds and speeds. Factors affecting feeds and speeds include the workpiece material, cutting tool geometry, coolant type and concentration, insert coatings and machine capabilities. Incorrect feeds and speeds can result in chatter, reduced tool life and poor cycle times. As a general rule of thumb, consider working from the point furthest from the collet first and producing grooves and other features after completing OD and ID turning is complete.ДЇeeds and speeds play a critical role in groove creation. Burrs that are generated inside a groove from operations following are difficult to remove and add extra work to the part. Conversely, if the groove is wide relative to the diameter, it might be necessary to produce the groove first. Sometimes itвЂ™s best to leave this feature for last. But running slower can result in increased cycle time, reduced tool life and erratic cutting performance.ДЄnother consideration in choosing the best order of operations is whether a following operation will push a burr into an existing groove. This can prompt operators to run following tools to run at less-than-optimal feeds and speeds to decrease chatter. Proper planning the best order of operations requires consideration of elements like material strength both before the groove is produced and after, as the part may not be strong enough for proper feature generation after initial grooves are machined. It also can help reduce overall part processing by enabling a machining center with a limited number of open toolchanger positions to perform more operations. Overall, this will result in more time spent producing chips instead of changing tools or cutting air. That is, once the insert is engaged in the cut, it can travel axially from one end of the part to the other while maintaining constant contact with the work piece. The Groove вЂn Turn is also capable of multi-directional turning. This allows the tool to not only produce a groove, but also turn a diameter, interpolate a radius and produce an angle. Multi-function tools like ThinbitвЂ™s Groove вЂn Turn allow users to generate tool paths in both the axial and radial directions. Choosing Single-Point, Multiple-Function Tools An important consideration is controlling the chips the tool will generate and the horsepower required to cut the form. Thinbit offers an insert style of form tool that allows the user to change individual components of the form. A disadvantage of non-insert form tools is that if one tooth breaks or wears more quickly than the others, the entire tool must be replaced.

Form tools are available in blocks created by an EDM or as a grouping of inserts.

#Run in the same groove free

By generating all or most of the geometry in a single plunge, form tools can free up tool positions and reduce cycle times. Form tools should be considered for high volume for high-volume workpieces.