Introduction:
In the realm of drilling, mining, and cutting operations, cutting teeth stand as indispensable tools. Despite their significance, the nuanced classification of teeth often eludes many, who may only recognize them by their shape or model, while only a few are knowledgeable about their suitability for different mechanical equipment. So, how are cutting teeth classified? SKYMECH will introduce five classification methods for these teeth.
Classification by Mechanical Equipment Type
Cutting teeth are primarily used as mechanical components and are consumables. Different types of mechanical equipment require different types of teeth. They can be classified into categories such as coal mining machine teeth, tunneling machine teeth, rotary drilling machine teeth, and others. Each type of equipment uses different models of teeth.
For example, tunneling machines use U47/U135 teeth, while coal mining machines use U85/U94/U170 teeth models.
Classification by Cutting Tooth Shape
The shape of cutting teeth is the most straightforward classification method. Based on shape, teeth can be divided into blade-shaped teeth and pick-shaped teeth. Blade-shaped teeth are also known as flat teeth, while pick-shaped teeth are also called conical teeth. Additionally, there are bullet-shaped teeth, which are a type of conical teeth.
Classification by Rock Hardness
The fundamental function of cutting teeth is to cut through rock formations. Different rock hardness requires different types of cutting teeth. In general, teeth can be divided into coal cutting teeth, semi-rock teeth, full-rock teeth (reinforced teeth), and hard rock teeth. Each geological condition corresponds to a specific type of cutting tooth.
Classification by Industry
If we classify cutting teeth based on the industry of use, they can be broadly categorized as mining tooth and engineering tooth. Mining cutting teeth are used for coal mining, while engineering cutting teeth are mainly used in the maintenance and construction of highways and tunnels.
Classification by Cutting Tooth Characteristics
When the cutting tooth market is highly competitive, manufacturers seek differentiation to add specific characteristics to their teeth. Based on these characteristics, cutting teeth can be further classified as spark-free teeth, self-rotating cutting teeth, and so on. One type is claimed to produce no sparks, while the other is designed to rotate automatically for uniform wear resistance.
These are the five classification methods of teeth introduced by SKYMECH. Different classification methods determine the various types of teeth. Among them, the mechanical classification method is the most commonly used in the industry.
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