
Mechanical Data
4.4 Tools and tool holders
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Table 4-11 Prerequisites for tools
Description
High speeds and cen-
trifugal forces
Depending on the tool diameter, at high speeds, extremely high centrifugal forces occur at
the tool. Only those tools may be used, without any restrictions, whose permitted speed lies
above the shutdown speed of the spindle. If a tool breaks at high speed, parts will be flung--
out at a high velocity and can cause significant damage.
Example: If a piece of a tool having a radius of 40 mm and a speed of 10,000 RPM is flung--
out, this reaches a velocity of 150 km/h.
Using tools with the permitted speed < shutdown speed
The following conditions must be observed:
SSpeed monitoring (refer to Chapter 1.2)
The threshold of the shutdown speed must lie below the permitted maximum tool speed.
If various shutdown speeds are used for different tools, then these must be matched to
the tool using the Tool Manager. For example, the speed monitoring function can be im-
plemented by defining gear stages (refer to Chapter 1).
SLimiting the programmable speed (refer to chapter 1.2)
The programmable maximum operating speed must lie at least 5 % below the shutdown
speed.
Do not allow the
natural frequency of
the spindle unit to drop
below the critical rota-
tional frequency
The resonant frequencies of the spindle support and spindle must always lie above the
speed permitted for the particular tool. As a result of a clamped tool, resonant frequencies
can be noticeably and undesirably reduced.
The danger associated with reducing the resonant frequencies is especially critical for:
SLong tools
SHeavy tools
STools with a large radius
Generally, the best smooth running characteristics are achieved when short tools are used;
when short tools are used, then these result in lower bearing stressing.
This means that the tools must be clamped so that their effective length is as short as pos-
sible.
The spindle manufacturer cannot define generally applicable limit data for tools. The reason
for this is that the resonant frequencies of the spindle support and spindle are not determined
just by the spindle alone, but mainly how the spindle is actually mounted in a mechanical
assembly. The machinery construction company (OEM), which is responsible for mounting/
installing the spindle, is responsible in providing the operating company with information and
data about the permissible range of dimensions and weights of tools.
In principle, a run--up test with the tool to be tested provides useful data. In this case, the tool
is slowly accelerated up to the maximum permissible speed and is kept at a high speed for
approximately one minute. The accelerating ramp should be slow. If the spindle runs
smoothly without any vibration during the acceleration phase and at the maximum speed,
then the tool can be released for operation. If a significant amount of noise or vibration occurs
while the tool is being accelerated or at maximum speed, the run--up test should be immedi-
ately stopped and the tool being tested should be classified as unsuitable or ”not released for
a specific speed”.
Cutting forces and own
weight
A worn cutting edge can cause the cutting force to be increased a multiple number of times.
This not only has a negative impact on the machining process but also on the bearing lifetime
as the permissible bearing loads are exceeded. We therefore recommend that the condition
of the cutting edge is continually monitored.