Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using Carbide Gear Tools

Some common mistakes are to be avoided when employing NIGEL's carbide gear tools. Such errors can cause tool damage and ultimately expenses. By following these tips for using your carbide gear tools, you can make sure that they last longer and work as efficiently as possible.

Picking wrong the grade of carbide for the job

Choosing the wrong grade One of the most common mistakes in the use of NIGEL carbide gear tools is the choice of carbide grade for the application. Carbide grades are typically used to differentiate the hardness of the material, with each grade more appropriate for a specific materials and driving speeds. An incorrect carbide grade and insert geometry can cause wear on the tool and reduce performance.

This error can be easily avoided by knowing your materials and operational cutting conditions. Research the right carbide grade before making the first cut. Just select the appropriate grade to get the most out of your carbide gear tools.

Check for wrong set of tools resulting in wear and tear.

Another failure to consider when using NIGEL’s carbide Hobbing tools is that of incorrect tool setup. Poor tool set up can result in tool wear and the late failure of a tool. When you’re working with carbide gear tools, you'll want to be sure that you follow the manufacturer's recommended instructions for setting up your tool.

Make sure to have your bits locked in place and straight between the chuck and bit holder. Wrong tool installation will lead to uneven tool wear and bad cutting effect. By setting your tools properly, you can reduce heavy wear on your tools and get the life out of your carbide gear tools before they prematurely wear out.

Neglecting proper tool maintenance

Another common mistake which can dramatically affect the functioning of NIGEL's carbide gear tools is a lack of proper tool maintenance. Maintain your tools in a regular basis will keep your tools in good health and help tools work effectively.

It’s important to bring it up to your hands, clean your carbide gear tool after every use, and check if you can spot any wear or damage. Replace any worn or broken parts as soon as possible to avoid other problems. And another thing, store your tools right so they won’t rust or corrode.

Using improper feeds and speeds

One of the mistakes to avoid when using NIGEL’s carbide gear tools is using unacceptable feeds and speeds. Feeds and speeds consist of the cutting tool's rate of travel through the material and the rate of the rotating cutting tool. The use of the wrong feed or spindle speed and it can cause poor performance in cutting as well as premature wear on the tool.

Before starting a cut, do your homework to determine the right ways to feed and speed the material being machined. Also, make sure your machine is set up correctly to operate within relative standards. Increase the performance of your carbide gear tools and get better results with the right feeds and speeds.

Not monitoring the wear of the tool and not compensating for it

Lastly, lack of monitoring tool wear and not making the required adjustments is another error to avoid when implementing NIGEL’s carbide gear tools. Carbide bits wear out eventually and need to be replaced. When this wear is not controlled, it may affect the cutting accuracy and result in work-piece damage.

You should be checking your carbide gear tools frequently for wear, which include dullness or signs of chipping. However, if you are experiencing some wear, start fine tuning the feeds and the speeds as well to offset any loss in cutting performance. Also, get the tool sharpened, or replaced, if wear is considerable.