Spiral Cutterhead for Durden T1400 14-inch Thickness Planer is equipped with 90 carbide inserts along 6 spirals. Each insert has four R150 round edges. The inserts are seated at a slight angle to the boarding feed, which generates true shear-cut, eliminates tear-out, and leaves a glossy surface finish on any wood, to or against the grain of boards.
Durden had two versions of T1400. The overall length of this one is 565mm. The overall length of another version is 595mm.
Each carbide insert shares the same amount of wood. On the same cutting materials, cutting parameters, the life span of carbide inserts on more-insert cutterhead is longer than on fewer-insert cutterheads. This cutterhead features 90 carbide inserts on 6 rows. It’s more productive and value-effective. Call us at our Toll-Free number 187741-SHEAR (18774174327) for more information.
As the carbide inserts cut at a small portion of the 15mm length in a staggered way different from the direct strike of a conventional long straight blade, noise is hugely reduced during option. When one edge is dull or chipped, loosen, clean and turn it 90 degrees to reveal a new edge. After tightening it up, there is now a new sharp edge in minutes. Only replace the inserts when four edges are affected. The inexpensive carbide inserts are standard sizes and easy to acquire.
Due to the quality cut, sanding work is reduced by three quarters. The life use of carbide inserts is 50 times of the high-speed steel blades. Spiral cutter head consumes less power than cutter heads with HSS blades. These features make retrofitting much cheaper. As the spiral cutter head removes short strips of wood, dust extraction becomes much easier, and clog at the hood fort never happens even if your dust collector is not powerful enough or well designed. Upgrade your planer now and it will pay back your investment in no time.
Kit includes:
* High tensile strength alloy steel cutter block.
* 90 carbide inserts installed.
* 5 extra carbide inserts.
* 5 extra screws.
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.
