Tooth Forming Cutter for Gear Cutting Machine
The tooth forming cutter for gear cutting machines includes a cutting tool, cutter head, base, and motor. The cutting tool is used to cut the teeth of the gear and is made up of a high speed steel that is hardened, precision ground and a heat treated body. The cutter head houses the cutting tool and has adjustable height settings to adjust the cutting depth and radius. The base is welded or bolted to the machine to hold the cutter head and cutting tool in place. The motor is connected to a power take-off device to provide the power to the cutting tool.
The cutter head is designed to fit into the gear they are cutting and is made up of two parts. The first part is the main body which houses the cutting tool and is held in the second part which is the base. The base has the adjustable height settings to adjust the depth and radius of the cutting tool. The motor is connected to the power take-off device which then connects to the cutting tool to provide the power required to cut the gear.
The cutting tool is ground from high speed steel and is hardened and heat treated for durability and precision. The cutting tool has a radius that is adjustable depending on the size of the gear being cut. The tooth form is adjusted by changing the height setting of the cutting tool and by changing the radius of the cutting tool.
The tooth form is ground on the cutting tool to optimize the cutting process for the size and type of gear that is being cut. The tooth form is also used to create a cutting surface that matches the form of the gear that is being cut. The tooth form can be changed depending on the type and size of the gear being cut as well as the material being cut.
The tooth form can also be adjusted to create different surface finishes. A gloss finish or matte finish may be required depending on the application of the gear and can be achieved by changing the depth setting of the cutting tool.
The cutting process of the gear cutting machine starts when the blade contacts the surface of the gear. The force of the blade is transferred down through the cutter head and cutting tool into the work surface which then cuts the material. The blade speed and cutting pressure are adjustable to ensure that the highest quality cut is achieved.
When the cutting process is complete the gear should have the desired tooth profile and any required surface finish. The gear must then be tested to ensure the quality of the cut and to ensure that the required performance criteria is met.
Gear cutting machines are used to produce gears for a variety of applications including automotive, power transmission, and industrial machinery. They have become more advanced over time with the ability to change cutting depths and radii, as well as different surface finishes, to meet the demands of the application. The tooth form of the cutter is a crucial part of the product, as it affects the cutting performance, surface finish, and the overall performance of the product. Tooth forming cutters can be customized to the application requirements and the type of material being cut.
