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Control form: Cutting data and tool selection

Document choice of tool, cutting speed and feed for a task

Use the form to gather your choices about tools and cutting data for a given task so that experience is not lost when the task is complete.

§Task information

FieldFilled in with.
MaterialE.g. solid oak, chipboard, MDF, laminate
Emne/opgaveShort description of subject and series size
Machine and breaksWhich machine the task is performed on
Tool typeE.g. saw blade, cutter, drill bit
Tool materialHSS, carbide (HM), or PKD

§Cutting data

ParameterValueComment
Rotation speedAcc. to tool manufacturer's recommended data
Cutting speedAdjusted for material condition
Feed rateAdjusted for surface requirements
Cutting depth per passParticularly relevant with hard or thick materials

§Inspection during driving

  • 01Does the cutting sound smooth, or does it whine/vibrate abnormally?
  • 02Are the chips uniform or do they indicate too high/low feed rate?
  • 03Is the surface free of burnt edges or frayed cuts?
  • 04Does the tool hold the temperature or does it get abnormally hot?

§After the task

  • 01Note if the tool needs to be changed/sharpened before the next task
  • 02Note deviations from the recommended cutting data and why they were adjusted