3 Tips for Proper Material Removal During Calibration

To provide assistance to manufacturers, Biesse’s experts share their knowledge and tips on how to solve some common issues facing today’s manufacturers. Below, Biesse America and Canada’s Product Area Manager for the Viet Sanding Range, Antonio Cucco, shares 3 tips on how customers can achieve proper material removal during calibration.

1. The Right Abrasive

It’s crucial to use the right abrasive. Problems can arise if you use too fine a grit and remove too much of the wood material as the abrasive spins around the drum. At the end of the process, you will see that your part is uneven. You might also notice a depression in the woodfiber, which impacts the way the stain or sealer absorbs and causes color inconsistency.

2. Drum Hardness

Your problem could also be related to the hardness of the drum. If the drum is too soft, it does not operate as aggressively as it should. The drum can remove too much wood in places where the fiber is softer and too little where it is harder. Again, whether you are using a steel or rubber drum, you need to make sure you are using the right abrasive. As a general guideline, for example, if an operator wants to remove .030” of material, it is recommended to begin by calibrating operation with 80 grit abrasive.

3. Conveyor Speed

Another tip is to adjust the speed of the conveyor. When you slow down the conveyor speed, you give the abrasive more time to remove material on the part.

Interesting in sanding Veneer? Take a look at the recent article by Mike Johnson, our VP of Sales for the wood division, titled 6 Tips for the Basics of Sanding Veneer

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Proper Material Removal During Calibration (3 Tips)

3 Tips for Proper Material Removal During Calibration