Machine Maintenance

Question 1

What are 2 functions of the GIB

Answer 1

Gib bar clamps the knife in place

Front of the Gib is shaped to act as a chip breaker or limiter at the front of the cutting edge

Question 2

3 types of insert cutters available for planer heads

Answer 2

Self indexing disposable

Tersa

Square carbide chip inserts

Question 3

6 things to check when changing planer knives?

Answer 3

Chip breaker height

Pressure bar height and pressure

Infeed roller height and pressure

Outfeed rollers

Table roller adjustment

Table height adjustment

Question 4

Term that describes the balancing of a shaft or cutter head when it is motionless?

Answer 4

Static Balance

Question 5

Term that describes the balancing of a shaft or cutter head when it is turning at operational speed?

Answer 5

Dynamic Balance