CUTTER BLADE

SELECTION

AND USE

Blade Design

Straight-edge knives have a straight cutting surface. A chop- ping action (which has cutting forces parallel to the cut) is typically obtained with straight-edge blades.

Because the blade is mounted on a rotary arm, some slicing action (which has additional force vectors at various angles to the cutting edge) is obtained, but generally not through the entire cutting action. If a slicing action is required, the angle of attack can be modified by mounting the blade on a 30-45 degree angle as close to the cut site as possible. In many cases the bushings must be modified to allow the blade holder to have close proximity to the cut site. This offers the steepest angle of attack throughout the entire cutting process. Generally straight knives can be obtained in thicknesses from 0.004-0.060 inch depending on the application.

Curved-edge knives offer increased slicing throughout the entire cutting action. They are generally used for cutting rub- ber preforms, rubber hose, flexible foams, and other materials that require slicing. Blade lubrication is often used to enhance the cut and minimize blade and bushing buildup.

As a general rule, curved-edge knives offer improved cut qual- ity on rigid materials if additional heat can be used. However if used on cold rigid materials, curved knives have a tendency to produce wavy or angled cuts.

A curved edge knife can sometimes cut larger cross section profiles and tubing with the same horse power as a straight edge blade. However, the use of a curved blade increases product interruption. To overcome this effect, use a variable speed rotary knife cutter to vary the blade speed to obtain the desired cut quality.

Piercing blade (bat-wing, woodpecker) knives are specifi- cally designed for cutting thin wall tubing. Their shape mini- mizes penetration marks caused by the flattening action of the blade prior to penetration of the extrudate. These are the most expensive type of blade, and the most susceptible to breakage. Because the point is exposed and not fully supported by the bushings, it may deflect into the bottom of the bushing bore and break off. For these reasons, piercing blade knives are usually used as a last resort.

Some rigid materials require warming when this type of blade is used because the impact of the point can cause cracking or whitening.

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CUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USE

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