Choosing a machine for making cuttings

In the manufacture of cuttings are interested, first of all, the manufacturer of garden tools. Also, cuttings are often required by owners of personal plots. Cuttings can be made manually using a planer, but this is a rather complicated and time-consuming process. To speed it up, it is recommended to purchase a special machine for making cuttings.

The cutting machine is a special mechanized device. The main purpose of his work is to create cuttings and handles for garden tools and other tools. Sometimes these machines are used to make cylindrical parts in the furniture industry.

The principle of operation of the machine for making cuttings can be compared with a conventional sharpener. The bottom line is that a material (wood) is laid in a special compartment, the required diameter is set, after which processing begins. At the exit, a stalk or handle of the required diameter and a certain length is obtained. There are several types of such devices. The most popular are the circular cap machines. They, in turn, differ from each other in power and a set of additional characteristics.

The main working element of any cutting machine is a vortex head, inside which there are several knives. In professional language, they are called cutters. This is an equally important part in the machine, so the quality of the knives must be appropriate.

All machines of this type are marked accordingly. In the first place is always the abbreviation "KPA", which stands for a round-column machine with an automated feed of workpieces. Next are the numbers that indicate the diameter of the finished cuttings obtained at the exit.

It is noteworthy that the permissible diameter of the workpieces directly depends on the thickness of the cutters. For example, knives with a thickness of 14 mm are capable of processing workpieces up to 50 mm. The diameter of the product at the exit is regulated by the settings of the cutters.

A large number of machines of this type are presented on the modern market. The popularity of a particular model is based on technical characteristics. The most popular are the following devices.

• "KP 20-50". The main purpose of this machine is to process workpieces from different types of wood. The product has a cast iron body. There are three knives in the swirl head. Thanks to the operation of such an apparatus, cuttings with a diameter of 20 to 50 mm can be obtained at the exit.

• "KP 61" - a machine designed not only for the manufacture of cuttings for garden tools, but also parts for sports equipment. By adjusting the cutters, you can get finished products with a diameter of 10 to 50 mm.

• "KPA 50". This model offers increased performance thanks to its two electric motors. For clarity, it should be noted that such a machine can process 18 meters of workpieces in 1 minute.

These are not all models. There are many other machine modifications.

In order to choose a suitable model of the machine, it is recommended to focus on the purpose for which the acquisition is being made. If the machine is bought to create shovel cuttings, then you can buy an apparatus with low power.

During the operation of machines, it is recommended to adhere to certain rules. They are as follows:

• you can process only those parts that fit in size;
• it is allowed to use only serviceable equipment;
• only wooden blanks are subject to processing.

It is also important to observe safety precautions. It consists in the use of protective clothing (including safety glasses). Only workpieces can be placed in the work area.

The equipment for making cuttings and handles is suitable for both home and professional use. In order to purchase a quality model, it is recommended to make purchases in trusted stores.