Upgrade your Triton TPL180 Planer with the Sheartk Spiral Helical Cutterhead – engineered for smoother cuts, quieter operation, and dramatically longer tool life. This precision-crafted cutterhead comes pre-installed with a full set of durable carbide cutters, each featuring four sharp cutting edges for maximum longevity and performance.
Key Benefits:
✅ Superior Finish
Cut with precision and leave a glossy, tear-out-free surface, even on tricky grain patterns. The carbide inserts are positioned at a shear angle for true slicing action rather than scraping, producing cleaner results every time.
✅ Quieter Operation
Unlike straight knives that strike the wood all at once, the staggered cutter arrangement minimizes impact and noise, delivering a much quieter planing experience.
✅ Effortless Maintenance
When an edge becomes dull or chipped, simply rotate the insert 90° to reveal a fresh edge. Each insert has four usable sides, reducing downtime and replacement costs.
✅ Long-Lasting Performance
Carbide cutters last up to 50x longer than traditional high-speed steel blades, and are affordable and easy to replace when needed.
✅ Improved Dust Extraction
The spiral design shaves wood in small strips, making it easier for your dust collection system to handle—even if it's underpowered. No more clogs at the hood port.
✅ Less Sanding Needed
Thanks to the smoother cut surface, post-planing sanding time is reduced by up to 75%—saving you time and effort.
What's Included:
✔️ High tensile alloy steel cutterhead block
✔️ Full set of installed 15mm carbide inserts
✔️ 5 extra carbide cutters for future use
✔️ Pre-installed premium bearings for smooth operation
Upgrade your Triton TPL180 Planer today and enjoy professional-level results, minimal maintenance, and long-term savings. The Sheartk Spiral Cutterhead pays for itself in no time!
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
If you add the bearings to your order, we will preinstall them for you when premounting is possible, saving you the hassle of doing it yourself.
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.
