Casadei Woodworking Italian Excellence Since 1945
Casadei woodworking represents over 75 years of Italian engineering excellence in manufacturing premium woodworking machinery. Founded in 1945 in Thiene, Italy, Casadei established itself as a pioneer in combination machines and has grown into a globally recognized brand distributed across more than 90 countries worldwide. The Casadei Busellato product line delivers exceptional quality woodworking tools including planers, thicknessers, combination planer-thicknessers, edgebanders, and comprehensive workshop solutions for both professional craftsmen and industrial manufacturers.
Casadei woodworking machinery features renowned Italian craftsmanship with robust construction, precision-engineered mechanical components, and reliable performance. Popular models include the FS 41 and FS 51 combination machines, PFS 30, PFS 41, and PFS 41 ES planer-thicknessers, PS 520, PS 52, PS 63 thicknessing planers, and the R630 24" planer. With headquarters in Thiene, Italy, Casadei has established itself as the trusted source for quality woodworking tools, offering innovative technology, sturdiness, and exceptional reliability that woodworkers globally depend on.
Premium Spiral Cutterhead Jointer Solutions
Sheartak Tools Ltd. manufactures precision-engineered spiral cutterhead solutions specifically designed for Casadei woodworking machinery. Our cutter head upgrades transform standard Casadei planers, thicknessers, and combination machines into high-performance systems with significantly enhanced cutting quality. Each spiral cutterhead jointer conversion features premium carbide inserts as mechanical components arranged along helical grooves, creating a true shear-cut that dramatically reduces noise and eliminates tear-out on all wood species.
These mechanical component upgrades deliver exceptional surface finishes that enhance the already legendary performance of Casadei woodworking tools. The advanced cutter head design provides more than 10 times the blade life of traditional straight knives. When an edge dulls on your spiral cutterhead jointer, simply rotate the carbide insert 90 degrees for a fresh cutting edge—no blade removal, no sharpening services, no complicated adjustments required.
Professional Mechanical Components for Italian Machinery
Sheartak Tools Ltd. manufactures every Casadei woodworking spiral cutterhead using high-tensile strength alloy steel paired with sintered tungsten carbide inserts. Each cutter head is precision-ground to tolerances of ±0.0004" (±0.01mm), ensuring seamless integration with your Casadei machinery including FS 41, FS 51, PFS 30, PFS 41, PFS 41 ES, PS 520, PS 52, PS 63, and R630 models. Our mechanical components complement the quality and Italian engineering excellence that have made Casadei a trusted name in woodworking since 1945.
Whether you own a Casadei combination planer-thicknesser, thicknessing planer, or surface planer, our spiral cutterhead solutions deliver professional reliability and performance. These woodworking tools reduce operational noise by up to 80%, improve surface quality dramatically, and maximize the efficiency of your Casadei equipment, maintaining the sturdiness and precision standards that define this respected Italian brand renowned across 90 countries worldwide.
Do I need to replace the original bearings?
If the bearings in your machine are in good condition, they can be reused by carefully removing them with a bearing or pulley puller. However, if the bearings are tightly pressed onto the shaft, removal may cause damage. To minimize this risk, we recommend replacing old bearings with our greased and sealed bearings, designed for long-lasting performance. For a smooth upgrade, we suggest adding the bearings to your shopping cart before completing your purchase.
We provide premium bearings from NSK, SKF, NTN, FAG, Timken. They are renowned for their high quality and performance, designed to provide durability and reliability in various applications
Do I need to to Add a Few Boxes of Carbide Inserts
We provide 5 carbide inserts and 5 screws as spare parts. However, many of our customers choose to purchase additional boxes, as the shipping costs for separate purchases can make it less economical.
Do I need a Torque Wrench?
To securely lock the carbide inserts, we recommend applying a torque of 48 to 52 Pound-Inches (or 5.42 to 5.88 Newton-Meters). (Note: 1 Newton-Meter is equal to 8.851 Pound-Inches, and 1 Pound-Inch is approximately 0.113 Newton-Meters.) It is crucial not to apply excessive torque, as this could cause the carbide inserts to crack or explode. On the other hand, using too little torque may result in the inserts not being properly secured, which could lead to cracks, shattering, or uneven height on the cutter block, causing ridges or lines on the board.
If one person is responsible for maintaining the machine, they can typically apply the same torque consistently without a torque wrench. However, when multiple people are involved in machine maintenance, ensuring uniform torque application can be challenging. For consistency and peace of mind, we recommend using a torque wrench.
What kind of steel the cutter block is made of?
The cutter block is constructed using GB/T 40Cr, a structural alloy steel of the same caliber as ASTM grade 5140, AISI 5140, SAE 5140, DIN 41Cr4, BS 41Cr4, JIS SCr440, and EN 41Cr4.The primary components of this steel are as follows: carbon (C) at a range of 0.37-0.44%, silicon (Si) between 0.17-0.37%, manganese (Mn) within 0.50-0.80%, and chromium (Cr) from 0.80-1.10%.
In terms of physical properties, this steel exhibits a tensile strength range of 115-234σb/MPa, a yield strength of 2σ 0.2 ≥/MPa, and an elongation capacity of 65 δ5≥ (%). It also has a HBS range of 123-321 and a HRC rating of 30.
This alloy steel is frequently utilized in low to moderately stressed components for machines, engines, and vehicles.
