Refurbishment/ Retipping

Refurbishment or Retipping of cutting tools refers to the process of restoring the cutting edge of a tool by replacing the worn tip with a new one. This process can extend the life of a cutting tool and can save money compared to purchasing a new tool. Retipping or refurbishment of cutting tools done by Falcon Group ensure that the retipped tool meets the original specifications and tolerances to ensure that the tool will perform correctly. We perform these activities through either regrinding or retipping by the use brazing.

Category: CUSTOM TOOL DESIGN MANUFACTURE & REFURBISHMENT

Description

There are several advantages to refurbishing or retipping cutting tools, including:

Cost savings: Retipping a cutting tool is often much less expensive than buying a new one, especially for specialized or high-precision tools.
Tool life extension: Retipping a cutting tool can extend its life and improve its performance, allowing it to be used for longer periods of time before needing to be replaced.
Reduced waste: Refurbishing or retipping cutting tools helps reduce waste by extending the life of the tool and avoiding the need to constantly buy new tools.
Improved precision: Retipping can improve precision as it restores the cutting edge of a tool to its original specifications, ensuring that it will perform correctly and meet tight tolerances.
Reduced downtime: Retipping can reduce downtime by allowing tools to be used for longer periods of time before needing to be replaced. This can be especially important in the aerospace industry where downtime can be costly.
Better environmental impact: Retipping cutting tools reduce the demand for new tools, which in turn helps to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing new tools.
Improved overall performance: Retipping cutting tools can improve overall performance by restoring the cutting edge of a tool to its original specifications and by improving precision, reducing downtime, and extending tool life.

The cost of retipping a cutting tool depends on several factors, including the type of tool, the size of the tool, the material used for the new tip, and the method used for retipping.

A rough estimate of the cost of retipping a cutting tool can be calculated by adding the cost of the new tip material to the labor cost for retipping. The cost of the new tip material will vary depending on the type of material used and the size of the tool. For example, a carbide tip may cost more than a high-speed steel tip.

The labor cost for retipping will depend on the method used for retipping and the complexity of the tool. For example, retipping a tool using a welding method will likely be more expensive than retipping a tool using a brazing method. Also, retipping a tool with complex geometries will likely be more expensive than retipping a simple tool.

Typically, Falcon is contracted to refurbish the following tools: