Simple Solutions That Work! Issue 16

44 for diamond coated rotating tools for cutting, milling and grinding equipment it is important to consider the surface granularity of the tool to maximize tool life and final finish. The use of different spindles is highly recommended as it allows to perfectly match the features of each tool type and desired results (grinding, milling, cutting). The correct adjustment of these factors leads to cycle time optimization and the protection of the spindles during the processing. Cycle time of the finishing process plays the dominant role, the question of the feeding speed during processing is one of the key points. All the application engineering, tool selection, and operational mechanics are critical to the success of the finishing process. Figure 2: provides an example of cycle time calculation. We apply feed rates for various process, we calculate the length of cut or grind based on the details learned in figure 1 and we include transfer, approach, manipulation, times to determine the cycle times. Casting Handled Tool Handled