Tooling and Consumables For CNC Routers Consumables and After Sales Service for Your CNC Router A high quality range of CNC router tooling and accessories Wide Selection Next Day Delivery Free Advice Tel: 513 771 7444 - Toll free: 1800 527 9670 Fast and Easy 24Hr Ordering on www.cncroutershop.com
Selecting the right tooling for your CNC router system is just as important as choosing the right equipment in the first place. The quality of finished cut and appearance of your completed products are totally dependant on selecting the correct tool for the job. We have been supplying the highest quality router bits, tooling and accessories into industry for the past ten years, and we pride ourselves on the quality of service we provide. Selecting the right tool for the job is not always easy, but our sales team are always keen to help with your choice of tooling and can call upon an experienced team of engineers that can advise on a wide range of different cnc machining applications. CNCRoutershop AXYZ International 2844 East Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 U.S.A www.cncroutershop.com Tel: 513.771.7444 Fax: 513.326.5283 Email: sales_us@cncroutershop.com 2
Routing Cutters Belin Upcut 4 & 5 Belin Downcut 5 Diamond Shaped Cut 6 Double Edge 6 Compression Bits 7 Mortising Bits 7 3D Ball Nose 8 Special End Bits 8 V- Bits 9 Onsrud Upcut Bits 10 & 11 Onsrud Downcut Bits 12 Collets and Cones Collets ER Type 13 & 14 Collets Perske Type 15 & 16 Collet Locknuts 16 Technical Information Contents Tool Geometry & Material Types 17 Tool & Collet Maintenance 18 Fitting Tools into Collets & Spindles 19 Collet Maintenance 20 Troubleshooting Cutting Problems 21 Tool Materials & Geometry 22 Order Form 23 Plastics Woods Foam Aluminium Non Ferrous Metals 3
Belin Upcut Bits Plastics Woods Foam Solid Carbide tooling with a single upward spiral fl ute. These tools give a high quality cut fi nish on a range of materials including plastics, woods and foams. They are especially effective for machining acrylics where they should produce a smooth and consistent fi nish. The upward spiral fl ute geometry provides excellent chip clearance. Metric Sizes Product Code Cut Dia (D) Shank Dia (D1) Cut Length (C) Overall Length (L) Price 13010 1mm 3mm 4mm 30mm $30.85 13015 1.5mm 3mm 6mm 30mm $30.85 13030 3mm 3mm 10mm 30mm $17.98 13040 4mm 4mm 12mm 60mm $18.64 13040-B 4mm 4mm 30mm 70mm $22.93 13050 5mm 5mm 16mm 60mm $21.94 13060 6mm 6mm 20mm 60mm $24.91 13060-A 6mm 6mm 30mm 70mm $29.70 13060-B 6mm 6mm 38mm 80mm $32.01 33015 1.5mm 3mm 4mm 30mm $24.59 13030D 3mm 6mm 10mm 60mm $33.99 13040-C 4mm 6mm 12mm 50mm $32.84 13040D 4mm 6mm 20mm 60mm $35.15 35 030 TICN 3mm 3mm 8mm 1.4mm $24.95 Imperial Sizes Product Code Cut Dia (D) Shank Dia (D1) Cut Length (C) Overall Length (L) Price 13317 1/8 1/4 1/2 1 1/2 $28.21 13476 3/16 1/4 5/8 2 $28.21 13476-A 3/16 3/16 5/8 2 $20.62 13476-B 3/16 1/4 1 1/4 3 $42.40 13952 3/8 3/8 1 1/8 3 $56.76 13635 1/4 1/4 3/4 2 $28.21 13635-A 1/4 1/4 1 1/2 3 $43.56 13127 1/2 1/2 1 1/4 3 $72.60 13127-A 1/2 1/4 2 4 $87.28 4 Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com
Belin Upcut Bits Product Code Cut Dia (D) Shank Dia (D1) Cut Length (C) Overall Length (L) Price 33317 1/8 1/4 5/16 1 1/2 $31.52 33317-A 1/8 1/4 5/16 1 1/2 $22.44 33476 3/16 1/4 1/2 2 $31.52 33476-A 3/16 3/16 1/2 2 $25.74 33635 1/4 1/4 5/8 2 $31.52 13635-B 1/4 1/4 2 1/4 3 3/4 $50.66 13952-A 3/8 3/8 3 3/16 5 $76.23 102635 1/4 1/4 5/8 2 3/8 $30.86 13317-B 1/8 1/8 3/4 2 $26.73 Belin Downcut Bits Single fl ute solid carbide tool with down spiral geometry. Suitable for use on a wide range of plastics and woods. This bit is a popular choice when working with laminated materials, the down spiral geometry prevents de-lamination of the upper surface. Plastics Woods Foam Product Code Cut Dia (D) Shank Dia (D1) Cut Length (C) Overall Length (L) Price 12317 1/8 1/4 1/2 1 1/2 $28.21 12476 3/16 1/4 5/8 2 $28.21 12635 1/4 1/4 3/4 2 $28.21 12127 1/2 1/2 1 1/4 3 $72.60 22317 1/8 1/4 5/16 1 1/2 $31.52 22635 1/4 1/4 5/8 2 $31.52 12010 1mm 3mm 4mm 30mm $30.86 12060 6mm 6mm 20mm 60mm $24.59 Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com 5
Diamond - Shaped Flute Bits Plastics Woods Foam Designed as fi berglass routers. Their upcut/downcut diamond design acts as a grinding burr and effectively shears fi brous materials. Certain tools in the line have been further developed to cut aramid fi ber composites. Product Code Cut Dia (D) Shank Dia (D1) Cut Length (C) Overall Length (L) Price 118635 1/4 1/4 7/8 2 1/2 $34.65 118317 1/8 1/8 1/2 1 1/2 $18.65 Double Edge Bits Plastics Woods Designed for routing where chip removal, tool rigidity, long life, and high quality fi nish is desired. Product Code Cut Dia (D) Shank Dia (D1) Cut Length (C) Overall Length (L) Price 52-365 1/2 1/2 1 5/8 3 1/2 $76.40 40-101 1/8 1/4 3/8 2 5/8 $8.75 52-367 1/2 1/2 2 1/8 4 $84.00 52-244 1/8 1/8 1/2 2 $25.55 52-360 1/2 1/2 1 1/8 3 $73.30 52-365 1/2 1/2 1 5/8 3 1/2 $76.40 57-280 1/4 1/4 7/8 2 1/2 $26.70 57-285 1/4 1/4 1 2 1/2 $27.65 57-325 3/8 3/8 1 1/4 3 $48.90 57-340 7/16 1/2 1 3 $73.30 57-365 1/2 1/2 1 5/8 3 1/2 $76.40 57-921 3/8 3/8 7/8 3 $41.55 60-124C 3/8 3/8 1 1/8 3 $106.75 6 Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com
Compression Bits Solid carbide compression spiral bits are designed for CNC applications requiring high feed rates and a clean fi nish. Particularly suitable for double sided melamine or laminated material. Choose single fl ute for the highest possible feed rate. The double fl ute provides a clean, smooth fi nish. Special unique carbide for longer lifetime in abrasive material. Plastics Woods Foam Product Code Cut Dia (D) Shank Dia (D1) Cut Length (C) Overall Length (L) Price 60-102 1/8 1/4 3/8 2 1/2 $57.05 60-106 3/16 1/4 5/8 2 1/2 $61.55 60-110 1/4 1/4 7/8 2 1/4 $68.65 60-112 1/4 1/4 7/8 2 1/2 $78.50 60-124 3/8 3/8 1 1/8 3 $97.05 60-171 1/2 1/2 1 3/8 3 1/2 $122.20 60-172 1/2 1/2 1 5/8 4 $129.80 Mortising Bits These tools have a much shorter up-cut section than the standard compression tools. They are ideal for mortising, grooving and dado. Woods Plastics Product Code Cut Dia (D) Shank Dia (D1) Cut Length (C) Overall Length (L) Price 60-111 1/4 1/4 7/8 2 1/2 $71.25 60-113 1/4 1/4 7/8 2 1/2 $76.70 60-123 3/8 3/8 7/8 3 $100.50 60-173 1/2 1/2 1 3/8 3 1/2 $127.70 Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com 7
3D Ball Nose Bits Woods Plastics Non Ferrous Metals Long Series solid carbide tooling with ball nose geometry. These are commonly used for 3D machining applications and are suitable for cutting most woods, plastics and non ferrous metals. The extra length of these tools make them ideal for those larger 3D machining jobs such as moulds, models and rapid prototyping. Product Code Cut Dia (D) Shank Dia (D1) Cut Length (C) Overall Length (L) Price 52-235B 1/16 1/8 1/4 2 $38.15 52-240B 1/8 1/4 1/2 2 $41.00 52-260B 3/16 1/4 3/4 2 $41.00 52-280B 1/4 1/4 7/8 2 $41.00 52-280BL 1/4 1/4 1 4 $62.65 52-360BL 1/2 1/2 1 1/2 5 $128.80 117317 1/8 1/4 5/8 3 1/4 $54.12 117476 3/16 1/4 7/8 4 $78.21 117635 1/4 1/4 1 1/4 5 1/8 $34.65 Special End Bits Aluminum Plastics Woods Non Ferrous Metals Foam These bits are designed to add a 45 chamfer or a 3/32 radius to your cut. With an upcut right hand helix, these bits will deliver a high quality and specialized cut. Product Code Cut Dia (D) Shank Dia (D1) Cut Length (C) Overall Length (L) Price 00193 3/16 3/8 1/4 2 $55.94 00197 3/16 3/8 1/4 2 $55.97 8 Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com
V - Bits A range of V carving bits which are ideal for 3D carving applications as well as chamfering and grooving. These tools are suitable for use on most materials including woods, plastics, aluminum and other non-ferrous metals. Aluminum Plastics Woods Non Ferrous Metals Foam Product Code Dia (D) Angle (A) Price H-V110 V-Cutter w/ 2mm Flat 2 110 $63.67 H-V130 2 130 $63.67 H-VS110-A 1 110 $63.67 H-V5130 1 130 $63.67 H-VS060 1 60 $63.67 H-VS140 1 140 $63.67 H-VS150 1 3/8 150 $63.67 H-V090 1 1/2 90 $63.67 H-V100 1 3/4 100 $63.67 H-V140 2 140 $63.67 H-V150 2 150 $63.67 Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com 9
Onsrud Upcut Bits Plastics Woods Foam Solid Carbide tooling with a single upward spiral fl ute. These tools give a high quality cut fi nish on a range of materials including plastics, woods and foams. They are especially effective for machining acrylics where they should produce a smooth and consistent fi nish. The upward spiral fl ute geometry provides excellent chip clearance. Product Code Cut Dia (D) Shank Dia (D1) Cut Length (C) Overall Length (L) Price 65-000 1/16 1/8 1/4 2 $34.05 65-018 3/16 1/4 5/8 2 $50.75 65-020 3/16 1/4 1 1/4 3 $58.65 65-023 1/4 1/4 5/8 2 $46.60 66-314 1/4 1/4 3/8 2 $38.20 20-10 3/8 1/4 1 3 1/4 $9.70 40-107 1/4 1/4 3/8 2 3/4 $7.10 40-101 1/8 1/4 3/8 2 5/8 $8.75 40-103 3/16 1/4 5/8 2 7/8 $9.45 40-143 1/2 1/2 1 2 7/8 $15.40 52-060 3/16 1/4 5/8 2 $27.45 52-080 1/4 1/4 3/4 2 1/2 $27.45 52-280 1/4 1/4 7/8 2 $26.70 52-624 1/4 1/4 3/4 2 1/2 $26.50 52-700 1/4 1/4 1 1/4 3 $52.25 52-706 1/2 1/2 2 1/8 4 $125.95 60-245 3/8 3/8 1 1/8 3 $84.85 60-249 1/2 1/2 1 1/8 3 1/2 $94.40 60-307 3/8 3/8 1 1/8 3 $86.50 60-815 3/8 3/8 1 3/8 3 1/2 $98.85 60-901 3/8 3/8 1 1/8 3 $84.75 62-776 1/4 1/4 1 1/4 3 $34.35 63-040 1/8 1/4 1/2 2 $30.45 63-060 3/16 1/4 5/8 2 $30.45 63-602 3/16 1/8 1/4 1 1/2 $28.80 63-604 1/8 1/8 1/4 1 1/2 $30.25 10 Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com
Onsrud Upcut Bits Product Code Cut Dia (D) Shank Dia (D1) Cut Length (C) Overall Length (L) Price 63-606 1/8 1/4 1/4 2 $35.65 63-610 1/8 1/4 1/2 2 $37.65 63-612 3/16 3/16 3/8 1 1/2 $34.70 63-614 3//6 1/4 3/8 2 $37.85 63-618 3/16 1/4 5/8 2 $40.05 63-619 7/32 1/4 7/16 2 1/2 $38.70 63-620 1/4 1/4 3/8 2 $37.75 63-622 1/4 1/4 3/4 2 1/2 $40.95 63-624 1/4 1/4 1 1/4 3 $58.90 63-629 5/16 5/16 9/16 2 1/2 $64.95 63-700 1/16 1/4 1/4 2 $29.00 63-701 1/16 1/8 1/4 2 $26.05 63-706 1/8 1/4 5/8 2 1/2 $32.80 63-707 1/8 1/4 3/4 2 1/2 $34.80 63-710 1/8 1/4 1/4 2 $29.00 63-711 1/8 1/8 1/4 2 $26.95 63-712 1/8 1/4 1/2 2 $29.00 63-713 1/8 1/8 1/2 2 $26.05 63-718 3/16 1/4 5/8 2 1/2 $29.00 63-725 1/4 1/4 3/8 2 $29.00 63-726 1/4 1/4 1 1/4 3 $34.35 63-727 1/4 1/4 1 1/2 3 $34.60 63-730 3/8 3/8 5/8 2 1/2 $46.75 63-733 3/8 3/8 1 1/8 3 $50.05 63-740 1/2 1/2 1 5/8 3 1/2 $115.25 63-750 1/16 1/4 1/4 2 $29.00 63-751 1/16 1/8 1/4 2 $26.05 63-760 1/8 1/4 1/4 2 $29.00 63-762 1/8 1/4 1/2 2 $29.00 63-775 1/4 1/4 3/4 2 1/4 $29.00 63-783 3/8 3/8 1 1/8 3 $50.05 Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com 11
Onsrud Downcut Bits Plastics Woods Foam Single fl ute solid carbide tool with down spiral geometry. Suitable for use on a wide range of plastics and woods. This bit is a popular choice when working with laminated materials, the down spiral geometry prevents de-lamination of the upper surface. Product tc Code Cut td Dia (D) Shank Dia a( (D1) Cut tl Length (C) Overall Length (L) Price 57-280 1/4 1/4 7/8 2 1/2 $26.70 57-285 1/4 1/4 1 2 1/2 $27.65 57-325 3/8 3/8 1 1/4 3 $48.90 57-340 7/16 1/2 1 3 $73.30 60-242 1/2 1/4 7/8 3 $43.45 60-908 1/2 1/2 1 5/8 3 1/2 $127.00 62-610 1/8 1/4 1/2 2 $37.85 62-618 3/16 1/4 5/8 2 $40.05 62-622 1/4 1/4 3/4 2 1/2 $40.95 62-624 1/4 1/4 1 1/4 3 $58.90 62-725 1/4 1/4 3/4 2 1/2 $29.00 62-712 1/8 1/4 1/2 2 $29.00 62-726 1/4 1/4 1 1/4 3 $34.35 64-025 1/4 1/4 3/4 2 $43.75 12 Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com
Collets and Cones ER Type Collets A wide selection of metric and imperial ER type standard collets. These can be used with a wide range of spindle types including Perske, Elte, Colombo and HSD. It is essential to use the correct size collet for the tool shank diameter. First make sure you are looking at the right type of collet to fi t the spindle on your machine and then select the required size from either the metric or imperial range. Use the table below to select the right size of ER collet. The example spindles shown are just a small selection of where these collets can be used. Even if your spindle is listed the best way to check compatibility is to compare the dimensions in the table with one of your existing collets. Collet Type D1 (mm) L (mm) Example Spindle Types ER16 17 27.5 Colombo RC73, 1.5kw (2HP) ER20 21 31.5 Perske KRS35 (1/2 capacity), 1.2kw, 1.7kw ER25 26 34 Elte TMPE3 & TMPE4, 2.2kw (3HP), 3.7kw (5HP) Colombo RC90, 4.1kw (5.5HP) ER32 33 40 Elte TMPE5, 4.5kw (6HP), 7kw (10HP) HSD 4kw (5HP), 7kw (10HP) Colombo RC110, 10kw Collets should be replaced every 3-6 months. This will avoid problems associated with worn collets including: poor cut quality reduced tool life premature tool breakage tools working loose whilst cutting Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com 13
Product Code Angle (A) Shank Dia (D1) Price 250-003 ER 25 4-3mm $26.00 250-005 ER 25 6-5mm $64.16 250-503 ER 25 1/8 $26.00 250-505 ER 25 3/16 $26.00 250-507 ER 25 1/4 $26.00 250-509 ER 25 5/16 $26.00 250-510 ER 25 3/8 $26.00 250-511 ER 25 3/8 $26.00 250-513 ER 25 7/16 $26.00 250-515 ER 25 1/2 $26.00 320-001 ER 32 3mm $27.00 320-004 ER 32 6mm $27.00 320-006 ER 32 8mm $27.00 320-008 ER 32 10mm $27.00 320-011 ER 32 13mm $27.00 320-014 ER 32 16mm $27.00 320-016 ER 32 18mm $27.00 320-318 ER 32 5/16 $115.00 320-501 ER 32 3/32 $27.00 320-502 ER 32 1/8 $27.00 320-504 ER 32 3/16 $27.00 320-506 ER 32 1/4 $27.00 320-508 ER 32 5/16 $27.00 320-509 ER 32 11/32 $27.00 320-510 ER 32 3/8 $27.00 320-512 ER 32 7/16 $27.00 320-514 ER 32 1/2 $27.00 320-522 ER 32 3/4 $27.00 320-602 High Speed ER 32 1/8 $42.53 320-604 High Speed ER 32 3/16 $42.53 14 Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com
Collets and Cones Perske Collets A full range of metric and imperial size OZ 1831 and OZ 1833 type collets for use with Perske spindles. These differ to the ER collets in that they are made to take an exact size cutter shank. It is essential to use the correct size collet for the tool shank diameter. First make sure you are looking at the right type of collet to fi t the spindle on your machine and then select the required size from either the metric or imperial range. Use the table below to select the right type of OZ collet. The example spindles shown are just a selection of where these collets can be used. Even if your spindle is listed the best way to check compatibility is to compare the dimensions in the table with one of your existing collets. Collet Type D1 (mm) L (mm) Example Spindle Types OZ 1831 14.4 26 Perske KRS35 1.2kw & 1.7kw OZ 1833 19.7 34 Perske KNS50 2.2kw (3HP) Perske VS60 5kw (6.7HP) Collets should be replaced every 3-6 months. This will avoid problems associated with worn collets including: poor cut quality reduced tool life premature tool breakage tools working loose whilst cutting Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com 15
Product Code Type Diameter Range Price 414001 V50/60 1/8 $30.00 414002 V50/60 3/16 $30.00 414003 V50/60 1/4 $30.00 414005 V50/60 3/8 $30.00 414007 V50/60 1/2 $30.00 Collet Locknuts Locknuts for use with a wide range of spindles, collets and toolholder cones. Locknuts are designed to be used with a specifi c type of collet but also need to have the correct thread for the spindle or toolholder cone. Product Code Description Price 30125 Covernut - RD/ER 25 $67.20 30132 Covernut - RD/ER 32 $80.00 30732 Covernut - High Speed RD/ER 32 $80.00 30320 Covernut - PERSKE RDO 20 V50/60 $40.00 13520Nut 13520Nut; Perske Covernut RDO 20 V50/60 $98.55 16 Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com
Tool Geometry and Material Types Straight Flute Use for wood and plastic operations. The straight fl ute design, in single or multiple cutting edges, produces a clean fi nish. The harder the material, the more cutting edges are recommended. The straight fl ute does not allow for the lifting of material out of the cut. Spiral Flute Use for aluminum, wood and plastic operations. The up-spiral fl ute is especially good for chip removal. When cutting aluminum and plastic, re-melting of the chips is the primary source of poor cut quality. Use single spiral flute tools for faster feed rates in softer materials. The single-fl ute cutter typically has lots of room for chips, but the single cutting edge limits either the feed rate or the hardness of the material to be cut. These types of cutters are especially recommended for plastics. Use double or triple spiral flutes for a better fi nish in harder materials. Double-fl ute bits provide a smoother cutting action because the chip load is smaller than a single-fl ute cutter for a given feed. This allows harder materials to be handled. Upcut spirals are the most popular type of spiral fl uted tool. Use these for grooving or slotting, for upward chip evacuation and best fi nish on the bottom side of the part. These bits allow for rapid cuts since the tool clears the chips away from the material. This type of tool is not recommended for softer materials because of the ragged fi nish that can result on the top surface. This type of geometry is used whenever the best fi nish is needed on the bottom side of a part. Downcut spiral tools are best used for thinner materials which will be pushed down into the machine bed rather than being lifted with an upcut spiral. They are also best for leaving a good cut fi nish on the top surface of cut parts. Note that the cutting speeds usually have to be reduced because the chips are pushed back into the material. Chip extraction is generally less effective with this type of tool than it is with upcut spiral tools. Chipbreaker Use for wood roughing or hogging operations. The chipbreaker is designed to break up chips for fast, clean and effi cient removal whilst reducing overall chipload. Compression Spiral Compression spirals are used extensively for cutting double sided laminates. These tools can also be used on natural woods where edge fi nishing is a problem with standard spiral tools. This tool will leave a clean edge cut. Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com 17
Tool and Collet Maintenance General Recommendations Tools should be changed at the fi rst sign of edge deterioration causing fi nish degradation or increase in operator effort to maintain feed rates. Never allow the tools to dwell in a cut. The router bit should be fed in such a manner so that in moving through the work, it has a chance to bite or cut its way freely. If the feedrate is too fast, strain and defl ection will occur. If fed too slowly, friction and burning will occur. Both decrease the life of the router bit and are common causes of breakage. The router spindle must be well maintained for any cutting tool to perform properly. Routinely check the collet for wear. Inspect tools for collet marks, indicating slippage due to wear or dust build up. Check spindle on a dial indicator for run-out. Collet and run-out problems cause premature tool failure and associated production diffi culties. Do not use adaptor bushings to reduce size of the collet on a routing or production basis. Tools will not perform properly in bushings over an extended period of time. Bushings are for prototype, experimentation, test and evaluation and not for production. Wherever possible, use a coolant when routing. Heat buildup caused by action between the tool and workpiece will lead to premature tool failure. Heat is a function of surface area per unit of time, thus, the more dense the material, the faster the feed rate to minimise heat. However a compromise must be reached between fi nish and heat. Tool life is affected dramatically by tool geometry. Rake and clearance angles, as well as cutting edge length should be examined. Router bit breakage is most often caused by a misapplication of the router bit. Do not assume the proper router bit is being used. 18 Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com
Fitting Tools into Collets and Spindles 1. Make sure you have the right size collet for the tool to be used. Push the collet into the nut until it clicks into position. Insert collet at slight angle to engage collet groove in locking ring of nut. 2. Screw the nut loosely onto the spindle or toolholder cone. 3. Insert the tool into the collet. The tool should fill at least 80% of the collet bore but do not allow any of the flute run out to enter the collet. Note: To ensure trouble free operation, always insert the collet into the collet nut until it clicks in and thread it loosely onto the spindle prior to inserting router bit. Collet Maintenance Collet maintenance is one of the most common causes of inadequate tool life or breakage. There are many factors, that can affect this critical tool holding system called a collet. As a chain is only as strong as the weakest link, a router bit can only be as good as the system that holds it properly. The small amount of time spent to regularly inspect and clean the collet system, will be more than offset by increased productivity and a reduction in overall costs. Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com 19
Collet Maintenance 1. Internal Collet Clamping Surfaces The most important link in the tool holder chain is the inside of the collet. Resin migrates up through the slits in the collet and then deposits itself on the inside of the collet. This resin build up, if not removed, causes the collet to grip inconsistently on the tool shank. By not applying equal pressure throughout the entire gripping range of the collet, the tool holder allows the tool to resonate inside, causing slippage inside the collet. Slippage can cause fretting, a condition in which resins are deposited on the shank of the tool. Any resin buildup should always be removed from the inside of the collet. 2. Internal Spindle & Collet Taper The inside taper of the spindle and tool holder is a critical surface which accumulates resin build up and should be cleaned at each tool change to maintain best concentricity. Felt brushes are available to fi t most taper sizes and provide a quick means of removing short-term buildup. 3. External Collet & Tool Holder Taper The outside taper of the collet and tool holder require regular inspection and should be cleaned of all deposits each time the tool is changed. Brass brushes work well for this application, but felt cloths can also be used if the tapers are regularly maintained and the buildup is minor. 4. Clamping Nut Surfaces The inside of the nut should be clean and free of burrs on the surface. Any surface burrs or contamination will not only skew a collet but can also permanently ruin a new collet. The clamping nut should be cleaned with a brass brush during every tool change. Special care should be taken to examine the clamping nut threads on a regular basis. 5. Tool Holders Tool holders such as the ISO 30 have additional matching and mating tolerances beyond those of the older tapers. Because of their unique design, these tool-holding systems can be more prone to runout caused by resin buildup. Fretting or Bronzing will cause inconsistent gripping in the taper and / or the fl at mating surface and reduce consistency of tool life. If ignored, these conditions can eventually produce premature spindle failure. The mating surfaces should be cleaned regularly. All of these components are critical and should be regularly maintained. One more item not to be overlooked is that collets should be replaced on a regular basis, approximately every 400 to 600 run time hours. This means inspection for metallic damage such as bell mouthing or burrs with every tool change. If damage is visible, the collet should be discarded and replaced. Also consider that even if there is no damage present the collet can be worn out through metal fatigue. Heat is directly transferred from the tool to the collet. These heating / cooling cycles remove the original tempering of the steel. Collets are made from spring steel allowing them to have a certain amount of elasticity to grip the tool. As the heat cycle is repeated this elasticity diminishes. Over time, a collet requires increased tightening to maintain the tool in proper position. As over tightening increases, the collet is distorted, creating eccentricities in the tool holder. Therefore, instead of over tightening older collets and creating a number of other problems, the collet should be replaced. Often the cost of a new collet can be offset by the cost of needlessly broken tools in one shift alone. 20 Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com
Troubleshooting Cutting Problems For every problem there is a possible cause and a solution. Here are some typical problems that you may encounter and possible solution for each problem. Problem Cause Solution Tool Breakage Heat buildup due to incorrect tool selection Heat due to inadequate chip removal Too high a plunge rate Blunt tool Tool runout Worn collet Too high a feed rate Too high a chip load Vibration Use correct tool for material being cut Use up spiral tool to help in chip removal Reduce plunge rate Replace tool Tighten tool in collet or if necessary change collet Replace collet Reduce feed rate Reduce feed rate or increase RPM or change tool to one with more fl utes Improve workpiece hold down to machine bed Tool not fi tted correctly in Re-fi t tool in collet ensuring at least 80% collet of collet length is used Tool defl ection Reduce feed rate but if possible use larger diameter tool Poor cut fi nish due to No coolant Use mist coolant or cold air gun chip rewelding to cut edge Blunt tool Replace tool Too slow a feed rate Incorrect tool selection for material Heat due to inadequate chip removal Increase feed rate Choose correct tool for material being machined Use up spiral tool Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com 21
Tool Materials and Geometry Some General Tooling Recommendations Use single edge router bits when speed is the primary consideration and fi nish is less important. Use double edge router bits when fi nish is the primary consideration. Use upcut spiral router bits for grooving, slotting or when fast chip removal is required. Use spiral, straight or shear tools for natural woods depending on type of cut required. Use spiral, straight or shear carbide tools for composites, particleboard, plywood or MDF. Use spiral tools when fi nish and/or available horsepower are problems. The cutting length of the tool is very important to the fi nish. Use the shortest cutting length allowable, based on the material thickness. Using a tool with a cutting length that is longer than required can cause vibration, defl ection and an inferior fi nish. In general, the cutting length should not be more than four times the cutting diameter. Bits with a cutting length over four times their diameter will be subject to increased breakage. Use the largest tool diameter allowable for increased rigidity, fi nish and tool life. Solid Tungsten Carbide Router Bits Tungsten carbide cutters are made up of very hard particles of tungsten carbide bound together with metallic cobalt. Bits produced with this material are very strong and durable and tend to stay sharper longer than HSS tools. Carbide-Tipped Router Bits Carbide-tipped tooling provides some of the edge longevity of carbide with the lower cost of a steel base. Carbide tipped bits are only available with straight fl utes. High-Speed Steel (HSS) Router Bits HSS is a poured material, chemically and metallurgically bonded together. The steel is processed from raw ore and heated to a liquid stage where several minerals and elements are added to improve the internal structure. Typically, HSS tool life is not as long as carbide. Ceramic and Diamond Coated Router Bits This tooling is worth considering when carbide s life is not acceptable. The major consideration with these tools is the cost of the coating materials. 22 Order now online at www.cncroutershop.com
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