24.08.2020 TKM
Scalloped / Polygonal Blades
The cause for scalloped blades is an irregular grinding process over the circumference of the blade. The irregular grinding process can be caused by:
- Too high and/or unbalanced grinding pressure of the front and back stones (1)
- Too high dynamic run-out of the mounted blade (2)
- Too high axial static run-out of the mounted blade (2)
- Dirty or glazed grinding wheels (3)
- Constant blade speed (4)
- Too long grinding time (5)
- Too high grinding pressure (1)
Blade deflection caused when the grinding wheels make initial contact with the blade is reverted after the wheels retract => high degree of blade vibration
On request, we execute an individual grinding seminar on-site.
- Too high dynamic run-out of the mounted blade (2)
- Too high axial static run-out of the mounted blade (2)
TKM Group is the only company which checks the dynamic run-out with an internal standard on every blade.
- Dirty or glazed grinding wheels (3)
- Constant blade speed (4)
We recommend a variable speed drive. If it is not possible to install a variable speed drive the operator may be able to periodically change the bade speed manually +/- 2%.
- Too long grinding time (5)