Upgrade your Axminster Craft AH106PT Planer Thicknesser with a Sheartak Helical Cutterhead featuring 44 carbide inserts for smoother cutting, reduced tear-out, lower operating noise, and easier maintenance.
Smoother Finish with Reduced Tear-Out
The carbide inserts are slightly angled to the direction of board feed, creating a shear-cutting action. The staggered helical arrangement helps reduce tear-out and produces a smoother surface on both softwood and highly figured hardwood.
Reduced Cutting Noise
Because only a small number of carbide inserts contact the wood at any given time, the staggered cutting action helps reduce operating noise compared with a traditional straight-knife cutterhead.
Four Usable Cutting Edges
Each carbide insert has four indexable cutting edges. When one edge becomes dull or nicked, simply loosen the screw and rotate the insert 90° to expose a fresh cutting edge.
The insert only needs to be replaced after all four cutting edges have been used or damaged.
Easy Insert Rotation and Replacement
The carbide inserts do not require sharpening or traditional knife-height resetting.
When an insert becomes dull or damaged:
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Loosen the Torx screw.
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Rotate the insert 90° to a fresh edge.
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Seat the insert correctly in the cutterhead pocket.
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Retighten the screw.
This simplifies maintenance and helps reduce machine downtime.
Improved Dust Extraction
The helical cutterhead produces shorter and smaller chips than conventional straight knives, helping reduce chip buildup and improve dust collection efficiency.
Lower Long-Term Operating Cost
A helical cutterhead can reduce sanding requirements, eliminate routine knife sharpening, simplify maintenance, and extend cutting-edge life.
These benefits can reduce maintenance time and operating costs over the life of the cutterhead.
Specifications
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Compatible Machine: Axminster Craft AH106PT Planer Thicknesser
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Cutterhead Type: Helical Cutterhead
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Number of Carbide Inserts: 44
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Cutterblock Material: AISI 5140 high-tensile-strength alloy steel
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Carbide Grade: C3++
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Carbide Insert Size: 15×15×2.5mm R150
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Wrench Type: T-handle Torx wrench
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Number of Spirals: 4
Kit Includes
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.
