Types and selection guide of woodworking carving machine cutting tools

1、 Common types of cutting tools for woodworking carving machines
1. Flat knife: A flat knife is one of the most common woodworking carving machine tools, with a straight blade that is suitable for carving flat surfaces and simple patterns. The lines carved by a flat knife are smooth and suitable for carving text, patterns, etc.
2. Round knife: A round knife is a spherical or arc-shaped tool suitable for carving curved and arc-shaped patterns. The lines carved by the round knife are soft and suitable for carving portraits, animals, etc.
3. V-shaped knife: A V-shaped knife is a tool with a V-shaped blade, suitable for carving V-shaped lines and details. The sharp lines carved by a V-shaped knife are suitable for carving the contours and details of patterns.
4. U-shaped knife: A U-shaped knife is a cutting tool with a U-shaped blade, suitable for carving U-shaped lines and details. The lines carved by the U-shaped knife are rounded and suitable for carving the background and texture parts of patterns.
5. Ball head knife: A ball head knife is a spherical tool suitable for carving curved surfaces and details. The lines carved by the ball headed knife are soft and suitable for carving portraits, animals, etc.
2、 Guide to choosing woodworking carving machine tools
1. Choose cutting tools based on carving materials: Different carving materials require different cutting tools. For example, for cork materials, flat or round knives can be chosen for carving; For hardwood materials, it is necessary to choose more wear-resistant cutting tools, such as V-shaped or U-shaped knives.
2. Choose the cutting tool according to the carving depth: Different carving depths require different cutting tools. For shallower carving depths, smaller cutting tools such as flat or V-shaped knives can be chosen; For deeper carving depths, it is necessary to choose larger cutting tools, such as round cutters or ball cutters.
3. Choose the cutting tool based on the carving effect: Different cutting tools also produce different carving effects. If you need to carve delicate textures and details, you can choose a V-shaped knife or a U-shaped knife; If you need to carve soft curves and surfaces, you can choose a round knife or a ball end knife.
In short, when choosing woodworking carving machine tools, it is necessary to comprehensively consider factors such as carving materials, carving depth, and carving effect to select the most suitable tool. By selecting and using cutting tools reasonably, carving efficiency and work quality can be improved, making greater contributions to the development of the woodworking industry.