Don’t Risk It: The Safety Hazards of Damaged Tools
In a high-speed production environment, there’s no room for error, especially when it comes to safety. Running damaged or worn-out tools isn’t just inefficient, it’s dangerous. And the longer you wait to pull a compromised tool from service, the higher the risk of serious consequences.
Why Damaged Tools Are a Major Safety Concern
A cracked insert, dulled edge, or misaligned tool might seem minor at first glance. But in operation, these flaws can cause lots of problems such as broken tooling, damaged parts, out-of-spec tolerances, and even catastrophic machine failure. In worst-case scenarios, personnel can be seriously injured by flying debris or failed equipment.
In cutting tools specifically, excess impact or heavy wear can increase cutting resistance and may cause tool breakage and injury to employees. High speed revolutions can cause excessive runout or even cause the tool to burst out of the body.
Stop the Problem Before It Starts
Removing a damaged tool from the line might slow you down for an hour. Leaving it in play could shut you down for a week. Not only does damaged tooling produce safety risks, damaged tools can also damage the work being performed, potentially leading to rework and increased costs.
At CTS, we recommend implementing a regular tool inspection schedule and pulling any questionable tools for repair or rebuild. Better yet, send them to our certified repair team. We’ll evaluate the tool, provide a fast, honest quote, and ensure it meets all specs before it goes back into production. Our expedite services can help get your tools back in your hands quickly, and back to 100% OEM specifications.
Play It Safe, Stay Efficient
If you suspect a tool might be compromised, don’t roll the dice. Our experienced technicians are here to inspect, repair, and certify your tools fast. This ensures tool integrity stays intact long after your repair service.
At Carbide Tool, we’re not just in the business of tool repair, we’re in the business of protecting your people, your machines, and your productivity.
Safety starts with smart decisions. Let us help you make them.