Chip handling during milling cutter cutting

In the metal processing industry, milling cutters, as an important cutting tool, are widely used in the processing of various parts. However, the generation of chips is inevitable during the milling cutter cutting process. If these chips are not handled properly, they will not only affect the processing quality, but may also cause damage to the equipment. Therefore, how to effectively handle the chips generated during the milling cutter cutting process has become a problem that the metal processing industry must face and solve.
First, we need to understand the causes and types of chips. During the milling cutter cutting process, due to the relative movement between the tool and the workpiece, the workpiece material is cut off by the tool to form chips. There are many types of chips, including strip chips, nodular chips, and broken chips, which are related to factors such as the properties of the workpiece material, cutting parameters, and the geometry of the tool.
The presence of chips may have adverse effects on both processing quality and equipment. On the one hand, if the chips adhere to the surface of the workpiece or the tool, it will affect the processing accuracy and surface quality; on the other hand, if the chips accumulate inside the equipment, it may cause the equipment to overheat, jam, or even damage. Therefore, chips must be handled in a timely and effective manner.
Use chip collection system:
Installing chip collection system on processing equipment, such as chip conveyor belt, chip suction device, etc., can collect and convey chips in real time to avoid chips accumulating inside the equipment or on the workpiece.
The selection of chip collection system should be determined according to the type of processing equipment, the nature of the processing material and the type of chips to ensure the collection effect.
Optimize cutting parameters:
By adjusting cutting parameters such as cutting speed, feed rate, cutting depth, etc., the shape and size of chips can be changed, making them easier to collect and handle.
Optimizing cutting parameters can also improve processing efficiency, reduce fluctuations in cutting forces, and reduce the risk of equipment damage.
Clean equipment regularly:
Even if a chip collection system is used, some chips may still remain inside the equipment. Therefore, the equipment should be cleaned regularly to ensure that the inside of the equipment is clean and unobstructed.
When cleaning the equipment, the power should be turned off and appropriate tools and methods should be used to avoid damage to the equipment.
Choose appropriate tools and coolants:
Choosing appropriate tools can reduce the generation and adhesion of chips and improve processing quality.
Using coolant can reduce cutting temperature, reduce chip adhesion and accumulation, and also help improve machining efficiency and extend tool life.