Helpful Information and Technical Tips

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VIDEO Facebook Live Weinig Moulder Tips

VIDEO Holz-Her Facebook Live Edge Banding with PUR

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VIDEO HolzHer Facebook Live Small Edge Banders

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VIDEO Facebook Live Holz-Her Entry Level Edge Bander

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VIDEO HOLZHER ZENTREX CNC BEAM SAW BI-DIRECTIONAL GROOVING PART 2

VIDEO Weinig HolzHer review of training and service available

VIDEO Holz_her Multi-Tool Technology for fast radius changeovers on your bander

VIDEO Timesaver Abrasive Belt Change 

VIDEO Timesaver Widebelt Sander Tracking Issues and Settings

Everything you need to know about moulder tooling feeds, speeds, and types
Edge Bander Lineal foot usage
Sandpaper Stock Removal

APPROXIMATE STOCK REMOVAL AND DEPTH OF  SCRATCH FOR ABRASIVE SANDING

  • Abrasive belt stock removal maintaining average belt life still capable of removing previous grit scratch. These figures are based on using an approximate feed speed of 24 ft./min or 8 m/min.

Grit Stock Removal: Inches Stock Removal: MM

            24                       .125  -  .150                     3.18  - 3.81

            36                       .095  -  .110                     2.47  - 2.86

            60                       .035  -  .045                     .91  - 1.17

            80                       .020  -  .030                     .52  -  .78

          100                       .015  -  .020                     .39  -  .52

          120                       .010  -  .015                     .26  -  .31

          150                       .006  -  .009                     .13  -  .21

          180                       .003  -  .005                     .10  -  .13

          220                       .002  -  .003                     .08  -  .10

 Depth of scratch created by abrasive belt:

Grit Depth of Scratch “ Depth of scratch mm

         

            24                       .040  -  .050                     1     - 1.27

            36                       .028  -  .030                     .73  -  .78

            60                       .025  -  .022                     .57  -  .65

            80                       .015  -  .018                     .39  -  .47

          100                       .010  -  .012                     .26  -  .31

          120                       .008  -  .010                     .21  -  .26

          150                       .005  -  .006                     .13  -  .15

          180                       .004  -  .005                     .10  -  .13

          220                       .003  -  .004                     .08  -  .10

The above chart is only a reference guide since several other factors, such as belt wear, wood species, part width, etc, will affect these figures.

Solid Surface values vary widely depending on chemical content.

Example

Stock Removal:    1/32” or .031” @20 FPM in Oak

          60 / 30 / 10 Rule of thumb:                

GRIT CAPABILITY REQUIREMENT

          100X stock removal =  .025”                          .019”           

          150x stock removal =  .011”                          .009”

          180x stock removal =  .006”  (.0036” pad)    .003”

Total stock removal:     .042” or .0396”       .031”

          *aggressive – lineal sanding statistic – cross grain will be visible on door

Example 2 

Stock Removal:  1/64” or .015” @ 20 FPM in OAK

GRIT CAPABILITY REQUIREMENT

         2 Heads:

         120x stock removal = .018”                             .011”

         180x stock removal = .006” (.0036” pad)          .004”                      

TOTAL Stock Removal                                            .015”

         100x stock removal = .025”                            .011”

         150 x stock removal =.011”  (.006” pad)         .004”

TOTAL Stock Removal                                         .015”

          3 Heads: 

          120x stock removal = .018”                         .009”

          180x stock removal = .006”                            .0045”

          220x stock removal = .003”                            .0015”                      

TOTAL Stock Removal                                            .015”

It is always better to sand less aggressively when sanding across the grain.

  • 3 heads will remove “depth of grit” scratch better than two following grit sequence.
  • 2 head Brilliant configurations “cut” better with less “force” effectively allowing grit “skipping”. i.e. 120grit to 180 grit with .015” stock removal on doors with one pass.
Edge Bander banding rest length calculator
Onsrud Cutter Cutting Data Recommendations
CNC Chip Load Calculation

Chip Load = Feed Rate (inches per  minute) / (RPM x number of flutes)

Example: Chip Load  = 500 inches per  minutes / (15,000 RPM x 2 flutes) 

              Chip Load  = . 017". 

1. Chip loads  are based on material thickness of average size for cutting edge length of tool.

2. Generally speaking most tooling companies suggest no more than 3x's the diameter of tool for depth of cut. Material specific, please consult tooling manufacturer for exact specs. 

3. Careful consideration must be paid to material holding method (pods, jib, vacuum, mechanical), capability of machine (spindle HP, maximum movement speeds, rigidity of machine), and programming methods (through cutting, tabbing, onion skinning, lead in/out's, etc.).  Be safe and ask for help.

4. It is worth noting that the most common mistake we see in tool selection is buying a tool with more flutes than is needed and not being able to run the tool fast enough to allow it to perform. This burns up tools (likely more expensive) and is the equivalent to pressing the brake and gas pedals at the same time in your car.

Please contact Coffey Machinery if you have additional questions.