The machining center is a type of mechanical processing equipment widely used in modern industrial production. It has the advantages of efficient use of raw materials, high precision, and low cost. For every factory, how to perform tool setting is a very important issue when using machining centers. In this article, we will introduce some basic knowledge and operating procedures about tool setting in machining centers.
First, let’s understand what knife setting is. Tool setting refers to intersecting the tool and the workpiece to form a straight line in the same plane, so that the position of the tool cutting the workpiece is accurate to achieve the optimal processing effect. During the use of the machining center, frequent tool calibration is required to ensure processing quality and production efficiency.
Below, we will introduce some operating procedures for tool setting in machining centers. First, you need to choose the right measuring tool. Generally speaking, tools such as sliding rulers, micrometers, and scales can be used for tool setting. But in actual operation, professional tool setters are generally used to perform tool setting operations.
Next, the coordinate system of the machining center needs to be determined. Generally speaking, machining centers have multiple coordinate systems, and the correct coordinate system needs to be determined to ensure the accuracy of tool setting.
Then, before setting the tool, the machining center needs to be cleaned to ensure accuracy during the measurement process. Next, the tool setter is installed on the machining center and initial calibration is performed to ensure the accuracy of the tool setter.
Next, the appropriate cutters need to be installed. When installing the tool, you need to pay attention to the protrusion of the root of the tool. On the premise of ensuring accurate cutting, the root protrusion should be minimized.
Finally, perform tool setting measurements. During the tool setting measurement process, the operation needs to be carried out according to the specific requirements of the tool setting instrument. During the measurement process, it should be ensured that the machining center and the workpiece are on the same plane, and the measurement method is correct.
Through the above tool setting process, we can ensure efficient and accurate operations when using the machining center. Although the tool setting operation of the machining center seems complicated, as long as you are proficient in the basic knowledge of tool setting, you can easily complete the tool setting operation. The quality of the knife setting directly affects the processing quality, so a good worker also needs continuous learning and practice. We hope that readers can use the methods introduced in this article to achieve the best processing results when using machining centers for tool setting.