The vibration created during cutting process can be an annoying interference. It makes the work uncomfortable, slow and even dangerous for the personnel who operate the machinery. Reducing or eliminating vibrations created during the cutting process was a challenge faced by many industrial and machinery manufactorers. Fortunately there are few solutions to improve the cutting process without increasing the risk and at the same time achieving a better result.
First of all it is necessary to understand the cause of the vibration. The cutting process involves high speed rotating blades which create friction and turbulence that are the primary source of vibrations.
Second, identify the aspects of the cutting process which affect the vibration significantly. For example, the cutting tool and its parameters, the material and its properties and the shape of the product and its dimensions.
Third, changing the cutting parameters, and in particular the blade diameter, speed and feed rate, can have a significant effect on reducing the vibrations and improving the finish of the product. The larger the diameter of the blade, the slower the speed and the lower the feed rate the faster the cut and the smoother the finish.
Fourth, it is possible to reduce the vibration generated by the cutting process by coating the blade with a thick layer of anti-vibration material, such as a lubricant or a composite material. This coating reduces the volume of air friction, providing a more uniform and smooth cut.
Fifth, using a better cutting tool and tooling can also reduce the vibration, as a good cutting tool with a lower vibration frequency achieves a better, smoother and faster cut than a poorly designed tool.
Sixth, coolant can also be used to reduce the vibration generated by the cutting process. Coolant is sprayed onto the blade, which dissipates the heat generated during the cutting process, reducing the friction and turbulence and reducing the vibrations.
Seventh, using vibration dampening technology in the machinery can contribute greatly to reducing vibrations in the cutting process. This technology uses a spring-loaded platform or a cable management system to dampen sound and vibration frequencies to help provide a smoother cut.
Finally, other changes, such as creating a better environment, optimizing the cutting tools, controlling the vibration and monitoring the cutting process, can also contribute to achieving a smoother and faster cut. A peaceful and quiet environment free of distractions will help the staff to focus on the task at hand and to identify any potential problems.
In conclusion, there are several solutions to help reduce and eliminate vibration created during the cutting process. Optimizing the cutting parameters, coating the blade with an anti-vibration material, using a better cutting tool and tooling, using cooling, using vibration dampening technology and creating a better environment are just some of the ways to achieve a smoother and faster cut.
