2018-12-07

1. Are tool brands willing to customize micro bore tools?

All brands have introduced their own micro boring tool specifications, allowing customers to choose the right size tool for cutting. However, there are hundreds of workpiece shapes, and the tool specifications on the market may not meet the machining requirements. At this time, it is necessary to customize the micro bore tool to solve the machining problem. Many brands take cases of customized design and manufacturing, but each tool manufacturer sets some thresholds, for example, the minimum number of trial tool, the minimum number of productions tool, and so on. Take Baoje micro boring tools as an example: we will suggest order trial tools in 3 to 5 pieces, after the test is successful, then the batch order is released.

2. How to discuss designing micro boring tools with tool manufacturers?

Each tool manufacturer will expect customers to provide detailed information when taking the case of customized design and manufacturing, including the machine brand used by the customer, the model of the machine, the specification of the workpiece dimensions, and the planning of the cutting path, tool type design and other related information. Take Baoje micro boring tool as an example: we will discuss with the customer the tool design, the tool using method, and the cutting condition suggestions. In addition to providing 2D tool drawings for customer confirmation, special machining applications Baoje also has the ability to make 3D drawings. And draw 3D animation to let the customer know whether the machining process interferes, whether the rigid design of the tool is sufficient, and whether the cutting process has enough space for the chip removal. In the tool designing stage, the customer can understand the feasibility and practicality of the tool.

3. Micro boring tool design and drawing timeframe? Customized tool delivery time?

Micro boring tool design and drawing timeframe is based on each tool manufacturer’s R&D department work schedule and work efficiency, we will provide the customer with the tool drawing as soon as possible to facilitate the subsequent production planning. Customized tool delivery period is also based on the factory production schedule. Take Baoje micro boring tool as an example: Our designing and drawing timeframe is 1~3 days to let the customer confirm and customized tool delivery time is 2~4 weeks.

4. Testing and application of customized micro boring tools

Regarding the testing and application of the customized micro boring tool, we will give the suggested spindle speed and cutting speed according to the workpiece material and the dimension of the machined hole. Customer can record the data during the tool test, if the tool has any problems during the test, the cutting tip of the tool can be photographed and send to Baoje Tools for discussion. We will judge the machining parameters and tool usage, if there is no problem with the tool design, we will provide different tungsten carbide steel substrates or different tool coatings for customers to test, find the best machining conditions and tool conditions, in order to complete the test successfully.

5. User Experiences – Why is the customized micro boring tools easy to use?

Regardless of the practicability or reliability of the tool, the CNC technical engineer at the factory can understand what tool is suitable for machining during the test period, can the tool achieve results? We also recommend that if the specification tool on the market is easy to use, use the specification tool. If the specification tool can’t solve the machining problem, then look for the customized micro boring tools. Because customized micro boring tool is tailored, customized micro boring tools reduce machining time, solve machining problems and prolong the tool life. All these can help improve productivity

Extended reading

Micro Boring Tools – How to Choose the Right Tools | BJ Tools

Related links:

BAOJE Systematic Cutting Tools
https://www.baojetools.com/cutting-tools/

BAOJE Customized Cutting Tools
https://www.baojetools.com/case/

Baoje Micro Boring Tools Catalog
https://www.baojetools.com/download/