All You Need To Know About Indexable Carbide Inserts

Posted by mike brown on December 5th, 2016

Carbide inserts are indexable bits of cemented carbide which is used to shape steel, iron, high temperature alloys and non ferrous materials among others. These inserts are replaceable and allow to undertake faster machining for better finished metal parts. It is also capable of withstanding high speed and very high temperatures.

Here are some of the major benefits of indexable carbide inserts.

* Carbide tipped tools are far more efficient in comparison to high speed tools due to their ability to retain the cutting edge hardness at very high temperature generated by cutting machines.

* Carbide tools have the ability to provide better surface finishing to the tools. Hence, they are more efficient in producing high quality tools.

* Due to the property of higher resistance against wear and tear, they are long lasting and do not encounter any problem.
As said above, due their durability; carbide tipped tools are more efficient in terms of cost. While solid tools tend to break on encountering the harsh and hard spots, carbide tipped tools do not encounter any such fracture or breakage.

* They are also less expensive. So along with the property of durability and reliability; carbide tipped tools make a wonderful option to have in one’s budget.

Cutting and Tapping fluid also play a vital role in the process of machining. These are designed specifically for machining and metal working processes and act as a coolant and lubricant. Cutting a metal involves a lot of friction hence a lot of energy is released during the entire process which makes the metal and cutting equipment very hot. Sometimes, the temperature can go way beyond your expectations and could cause irreversible damage to your device.

Hence using cutting and tapping fluid as a coolant is a must. A good fluid consists of the following properties.

* Fluid lubricates the welding tip and working edge, which in turn increases the working life of cutting tip.

* Fluid keeps the temperature stable. It means it prevents the device from getting too hot and also ensures that the temperature doesn’t vary drastically.

* It also prevents the rusting of cutting tools and helps to keep the cutter in a good condition.

* It prevents toxins like bacteria and fungi. Hence, it helps to maintain the hygiene and keeps people safer who work with it.

Last but not the least, indexabale carbide inserts are an important innovation and every mechanical industry is highly dependent on it to work smoothly.