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SETTING UP THE CUTTING TOOL TO THE CORRECT LENGTH |
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One of the few operations that the machine operator
carries out is to change the cutting tool. Each CNC machine has a range
of cutting tools. Straight cutters, chamfer V-groove and radius cutters
are some examples. If a detailed design is being manufactured, it may be
necessary to change the cutting tool at least once during the
manufacturing process. It is very important that all the cutters are set
up to exactly to the same length in the collet. If this is not done the
material being machined will be machined at incorrect depths. |
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A pair of spanners are used to loosen the collet and locking nut. The cutting tool can then be removed and the new tool put in position. Once the depth gauge has be used to check the distance from the end of the cutting tool to the collet, the spanners are used again to tighten the collet and locking nut. |
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