How often do the cutting blade and insert have to be replaced?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions and one of the hardest to answer. Unlike with drilling, there are a lot more variables involved. The operations preceding the deburring station make a huge difference in the life of a cutting blade or insert. The main determinants of tool life are burr condition, material and the method of operation. The more material that has to be removed, the fewer the number of holes will be deburred between changes. Considering all the variables, you could deburr anywhere from 100 to 10,000 pieces with the HSS, and from 500 to 50,000 pieces with the carbide.
