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What factors should be taken into account for the quality of the cut? In addition to the bevel, the tooth pitch also has an influence on the quality of the cut. How can the cutting quality be improved? At TKM we can produce cutting blades with up to ...

How do cutting knives break? If cutting knives made of powder-metallurgical steels are set too deep into the cutting bar, there is a risk that they will break. How can this problem be prevented? Adjust the depth of the knife into the cutting bar. Tip...

Which factor have an impact on the durability of cutting knives? The type of tooth, the tooth pitch, the chamfer, the raw material, the setting and the cutting stick all have an influence on the durability of cutting knives. At TKM, we have carried o...

What problems can occur with wash-up blades? Wash-up blades made of rubber or other cheap materials only last a short time. Furthermore, they do not clean proper, which results in longer washing times and an increased need for cleaning liquids. How c...

The thread breaks off when installing the punctures. When does this problem occur? With folding pins that are made from one piece and hardened for better durability, it can happen that the thread breaks off during installation. How can I prevent the ...

What causes folding tolerances? With folding pins in conventional design, it often happens that the inner ribbon tends to form bubble (see arrow), which can result in folding tolerances. How can the folding tolerances be avoided? The improved design ...

The durability of the folding pin depends on the steel used and the design. What causes an increased wear? In the conventional design, the ribbons are guided by the parallel area around the collecting cylinder. Due to the forward orientation of the f...

Knife is not cutting properly and thus the veneer package and/or sheet is not cut straight for further processing. 1. Cutting stick too worn out / old 2. In-sufficiant honing resulting in remaining burr on the cutting Edge ad 1) Customer to switch or...

Mainly in peeling operation seen direct after the sheets are peeled. Possible reasons for varying thickness: 1. wrong knife and/or pressure bar set-up 2. Small chippings (dent) on the cutting edge of the knife during operation. Very often the operato...

Target of most customers in the veneer and plywood industry is to achieve a smooth surface on the veneer sheets. Exeptions: Peeled veneer sheets for plywood core in mass production are not so critical regarding surface Rough cut in slicing veneer on ...