Optimising Cutting Results; Explanation Of Safety Factors - Struers Discotom-60 Mode D'emploi

Optimising Cutting Results

Explanation of Safety Factors

Discotom-60 /-65
Instruction Manual
The following table offers answers to a number of common questions
about how to achieve better quality cuts:
Question Answer
How can I avoid Reduce rotational speed.
discoloration or
burning of the
If reduced rotational speed
sample?
fails to solve problem, change
to a softer cut-off wheel*
How can I avoid Reduce rotational speed.
unplane cuts?
How can I avoid Reduce rotational speed.
smearing? (D-65 only).
How can I avoid Use a softer cut-off wheel*
burrs?
Secure the workpiece on both
sides of the cut-off wheel
How can I prevent
Increase rotational speed.
the cut-off wheel
wearing out too
quickly?
Use a harder cut-off wheel*
How can I cut
Place the cut-off wheel as low
faster?
as possible.
Place the workpiece in a
position that allows the cut-off
wheel to cut the smallest
possible cross-section.
Increase feed speed.
How can I avoid
Minor vibrations:
machine vibrations?
Increase feed speed in steps
of 0.1 m/s.
Major vibrations:
Increase rotational speed by
500 rpm. (D-65 only).
* Please refer to the Selection Guide in the Struers
Struers Cut-off Wheels
The cutting chamber hood has a safety switch to prevent the cut-off
wheel from starting while the hood is open. Furthermore, a locking
mechanism prevents the operator from opening the hood until the
cut-off wheel stops spinning.
(D-65 only).
(D-65 only).
brochure.
Comments
Causes increased wheel
wear.
Causes increased wheel
wear.
Causes increased wheel
wear.
Causes increased wheel
wear
May cause sample
discoloration and unplane
cut.
May cause sample
discoloration and unplane
cuts.
May cause sample
discoloration and unplane
cuts.
May cause sample
discoloration and unplane
cuts.
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