Tim Hughes37
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I'm going to be adding a buffing system to my shop soon. At what speed does everyone buff at if using a VS buffer.
Buffing question
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stevers
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Generally at or under 1750 RPM's.
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bradh
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The surface speed is most important: look here for more info:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=38183
I buff at 2750 RPM with 6" diameter buffs.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=38183
I buff at 2750 RPM with 6" diameter buffs.
Buffing can be done at any speed...provided you match the material speed to it.
With a slower wheel speed, you can move the material slower across the wheel without burning. As the wheel speed increases, the material needs to move across the wheel at a faster rate to avoid burning.
I buff at 3600 RPM.
With a slower wheel speed, you can move the material slower across the wheel without burning. As the wheel speed increases, the material needs to move across the wheel at a faster rate to avoid burning.
I buff at 3600 RPM.
louie
Member
from their online buffing manual, www.caswellplating.com :
BUFF RUNNING SPEEDS
For best results your wheel should maintain a surface speed of between 3600 & 7500 Surface Feet Per Minute. (SFPM). The higher your speed, the better and quicker your results.
Formula for calculating surface speed of wheel in SFPM.
SFPM = 1/4 x diameter of Wheel x RPM (revs of spindle per min.)
BUFF RUNNING SPEEDS
For best results your wheel should maintain a surface speed of between 3600 & 7500 Surface Feet Per Minute. (SFPM). The higher your speed, the better and quicker your results.
Formula for calculating surface speed of wheel in SFPM.
SFPM = 1/4 x diameter of Wheel x RPM (revs of spindle per min.)