Seals are components used to prevent liquid or gas leakage and are widely used in machinery and piping systems. The importance of correctly cutting seals is that it can ensure sealing performance and extend the life of the equipment, avoiding losses caused by leakage. ANTISHICNC has sorted out the classification and cutting processing suggestions of common seals, hoping to provide reference value.
Rubber Seals
Rubber Oil Seal | ![]() |
Application | Rubber oil seals are mainly used in automobile engines and transmissions to prevent lubricant leakage to maintain the normal operation of the system. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① Material toughness: the high toughness of the rubber oil seal leads to easy deformation during cutting, affecting the machining accuracy.
② Cutting temperature: The high temperature during cutting may cause the material to melt or change shape. ③ Cutting force control: precise control of cutting force is required to avoid tool damage or workpiece deformation |
Tool suggestion | ① Cutting tool material: Choose carbide cutting tools to improve cutting efficiency and wear resistance.
② Coating: Choose TiN coating to reduce friction and improve tool durability. ③ Geometry: Select tools with sharp cutting edges and large rake angles to reduce cutting resistance. |
Parameter recommendations | ① Cutting speed: Cutting speed of 40-60 m/min is appropriate to prevent overheating and improve machining efficiency.
② Feed rate: feed rate 0.1-0.3 mm/rev is appropriate to keep cutting stable. ③Depth of cut: the depth of cut 1-3 mm is appropriate to avoid excessive depth of cut resulting in damage to the workpiece. |
Other recommendations | ① Cooling: Use water-based coolant for cooling to effectively control the temperature.
② Lubrication: Adopt silicone-based lubricant to improve cutting effect and reduce tool wear. ③ Safety: Wear protective glasses and gloves during machining to prevent dust and chemical exposure. |
Rubber O-Ring | ![]() |
Rubber O-rings are mainly used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems to prevent fluid leakage and ensure equipment sealing and safety. | |
Cutting Difficulties | ① The toughness and elasticity of the material make the cutting process easy to deform.
② Temperature needs to be controlled during the cutting process to avoid material softening. ③ The cutting force should be moderate to prevent damage to the tool and workpiece. |
Tool suggestion | ① Cutting tool material: choose carbide cutting tool to improve cutting efficiency.
② Coating: Select TiN coating to reduce friction. ③ Geometry: Use a tool with a 15-20 degree rake angle to reduce cutting resistance. |
Parameter recommendations | ① Cutting speed: Cutting speed of 30-50 m/min is appropriate to prevent overheating.
② Feed speed: feed speed 0.1-0.2 mm/rev is appropriate to maintain stable cutting. ③Depth of cut: 0.5-1 mm depth of cut is appropriate to avoid excessive depth of cut. |
Other recommendations | ① Cooling: Use water-based coolant for cooling to reduce the temperature.
② Lubrication: Use silicone-based lubricant to enhance the cutting effect. ③ Safety: Wear protective glasses and gloves to prevent chemical exposure. |
Rubber Gasket | ![]() |
Application | Rubber gaskets are used to seal connection parts to prevent liquid and gas leakage and are widely used in mechanical equipment and piping systems. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① The elasticity of the material makes it easy to produce deformation when cutting.
② Cutting temperature needs to be controlled to avoid material property degradation. The cutting temperature needs to be controlled to avoid degradation of material properties. ③ The cutting force needs to be accurately controlled to prevent damage to the tool. |
Tool suggestion | ① Cutting material: choose carbide cutting tool to ensure wear resistance.
② Coating: Choose TiN coating to reduce friction and improve tool life. ③ Geometry: Use tools with sharp cutting edges and front angles greater than 20 degrees to reduce cutting resistance. |
Parameter recommendations | ① Cutting speed: cutting speed 40-60 m/min is appropriate to ensure cutting stability.
② Feed rate: feed rate 0.1-0.3 mm/rev is appropriate to maintain the cutting effect. ③Depth of cut: the depth of cut 1-2 mm is appropriate, to avoid too deep cutting. |
Other recommendations | ① Cooling: Use water-based coolant for cooling to control the temperature.
② Lubrication: Silicon based lubricant is recommended to ensure smooth cutting. ③ Safety: Wear appropriate protective equipment during machining to avoid chemical contact. |
Rubber Seals | ![]() |
Application | Rubber seals are used on doors, windows, mechanical equipment, etc. to prevent the intrusion of water, air and dust. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① The flexibility of the material so that the cutting may be deformed.
② The cutting process needs to be kept at a low temperature to prevent the material from softening. ③ The cutting force needs to be controlled to avoid damage to the tool. |
Tool suggestion | ① Cutting tool material: choose carbide cutting tool to ensure the cutting effect.
② Coating: Select TiN coating to reduce cutting friction. ③Geometry: Select a tool with a larger front angle to reduce cutting resistance. |
Parameter recommendations | ① Cutting speed: Cutting speed 30-50 m/min is suitable to reduce temperature.
② Feed rate: feed rate 0.1-0.3 mm/rev is appropriate to ensure cutting stability. ③Depth of cut: 1-2 mm depth of cut is appropriate to avoid too deep cutting. |
Other recommendations | ① Cooling: Use water-based coolant for cooling to reduce the cutting temperature.
② Lubrication: Silicon based lubricant is recommended to improve the cutting effect. ③ Safety: Wear protective glasses and gloves during processing to prevent contact with chemicals. |
Rubber extruded seal | ![]() |
Application | Rubber extruded seals are used to prevent leakage of liquids and gases and are commonly found in industrial equipment and mechanical devices. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① The plasticity of the material may lead to cutting deformation.
② Temperature needs to be controlled during cutting to prevent the material from melting. ③ The cutting force needs to be moderate to avoid damage to the tool and workpiece. |
Tool suggestion | ① Cutting tool material: choose carbide cutting tool to ensure efficient cutting.
② Coating: Select TiN coating to improve wear resistance. ③ Geometry: Select tools with sharp cutting edges and large rake angles to reduce cutting resistance. |
Parameter recommendations | ① Cutting speed: Cutting speed 40-60 m/min is appropriate to maintain good cutting effect.
② Feed rate: feed rate 0.1-0.2 mm/rev is appropriate to ensure cutting stability. ③Depth of cut: the depth of cut 1-2 mm is appropriate, to avoid excessive depth of cut. |
Other recommendations | ① Cooling: Use water-based coolant for cooling to control the temperature.
② Lubrication: Silicon based lubricant is recommended to enhance the cutting effect. ③ Safety: Wear appropriate protective equipment to prevent chemical exposure. |
Rubber dust ring | ![]() |
Application | Rubber dust rings are used to prevent dust and contaminants from entering mechanical parts and to protect the normal operation of the equipment. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① The flexibility of the material makes deformation possible during cutting.
② The temperature during cutting needs to be controlled to avoid melting of the material. ③ Cutting force needs to be controlled to avoid tool damage. |
Tool suggestion | ① Cutting material: choose carbide cutting tool to improve cutting efficiency.
② Coating: Select TiN coating to reduce friction. ③Geometry: Select a tool with a front angle greater than 15 degrees to reduce cutting resistance. |
Parameter recommendations | ① Cutting speed: Cutting speed 30-50 m/min is suitable to keep stable cutting.
② Feed speed: feed speed 0.1-0.2 mm/rev is appropriate to ensure the cutting effect. ③Depth of cut: the depth of cut 0.5-1 mm is appropriate to avoid too deep cutting. |
Other recommendations | ① Cooling: Use water-based coolant for cooling to control the temperature.
② Lubrication: Use silicone-based lubricant to enhance the cutting effect. ③ Safety: Wear protective glasses and gloves during machining to prevent chemical exposure. |
Rubber Hose Seal | ![]() |
Application | Rubber hose seals are used to connect and seal piping systems to prevent fluid leakage and are widely used in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① The flexibility of the material makes it easy to produce deformation during cutting.
② The cutting process needs to control the temperature to prevent the material from softening. ③ The cutting force should be moderate to avoid damage to the tool and workpiece. |
Tool suggestion | ① Cutting tool material: choose carbide cutting tool to improve cutting efficiency.
② Coating: Choose TiN coating to reduce friction. ③ Geometry: Select tools with sharp cutting edges and proper rake angle to reduce cutting resistance. |
Parameter recommendations | ① Cutting speed: Cutting speed of 40-60 m/min is appropriate to prevent overheating.
② Feed speed: feed speed 0.1-0.3 mm/rev is appropriate to ensure stable cutting. ③Depth of cut: the depth of cut 1-2 mm is appropriate, to avoid excessive depth of cut. |
Other recommendations | ① Cooling: Use water-based coolant for cooling to control the temperature.
② Lubrication: Use silicone-based lubricant to enhance cutting effect. ③ Safety: Wear protective glasses and gloves during machining to prevent chemical contact. |
Silicone Seal
Silicone Seal | ![]() |
Application | Silicone seals are mainly used to prevent the leakage of liquids and gases, and are widely used to seal equipment in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① Silicone material is soft and easily deformed during cutting.
② The cutting temperature is difficult to control, and overheating may cause the material to melt. ③ Cutting force needs to be precisely controlled to prevent damage to the workpiece or tool. |
Tool suggestion | ① Cutting tool material: choose carbide cutting tool to improve wear resistance and cutting efficiency.
② Coating: Select TiN coating to reduce friction and improve tool life. ③ Geometry: Use a tool with a leading angle between 10-15 degrees to reduce cutting resistance. |
Parameter recommendations | ① Cutting speed: Cutting speed of 40-60 m/min is appropriate to prevent overheating.
② Feed rate: feed rate 0.1-0.2 mm/rev is appropriate, keep it stable. ③Depth of cut: the depth of cut 1-2 mm is appropriate, to avoid excessive depth of cut. |
Other recommendations | ① Cooling: Use water-based coolant for cooling to effectively control the temperature.
② Lubrication: Use suitable lubricants to improve cutting results. ③ Safety: Wear protective glasses and gloves to prevent chemical exposure. |
Silicone Gasket | ![]() |
Application | Silicone gaskets are used to seal connection parts to ensure airtightness of liquids and gases and are commonly used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① The flexibility of the material makes it difficult to control the shape during cutting.
② High temperatures are easily generated during cutting and proper cooling needs to be maintained. ③ The tool wears out quickly and needs to be inspected and replaced regularly. |
Tool suggestion | ① Cutter material: choose carbide cutter to improve cutting efficiency.
② Coating: Select TiN coating to enhance tool wear resistance. ③ Geometry: Adopt small front angle tool to reduce cutting force. |
Parameter recommendations | ① Cutting speed: Cutting speed 30-50 m/min is suitable.
② Feed speed: feed speed 0.1-0.3 mm/rev is appropriate. ③Depth of cut: 0.5-1 mm depth of cut is suitable. |
Other recommendations | ① Cooling: Use water-based coolant for cooling to avoid overheating.
② Lubrication: Oil-based lubricant can be used. ③ Safety: Wear protective equipment to ensure safe operation. |
Silicone Water Barrier | ![]() |
Application | Silicone water barrier is used to prevent moisture leakage and is commonly used in construction, automotive and home appliance fields. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① The softness of the material makes it difficult to maintain the cutting shape.
② Heat is easily generated during the cutting process and temperature control is required. ③ The tool requires high wear resistance and regular maintenance.
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Tool suggestion | ① Cutting tool material: choose carbide cutting tool to enhance wear resistance.
② Coating: Use TiN coating to reduce friction. ③Geometry: Choose a tool with a larger rake angle to reduce cutting resistance. |
Parameter recommendations | ① Cutting speed: Cutting speed of 40-60 m/min is appropriate.
② Feed speed: feed speed 0.1-0.2 mm/rev is appropriate. ③ Depth of cut: 1-2 mm depth of cut is appropriate. |
Other recommendations | ① Cooling: Use water-based coolant to reduce the cutting temperature.
② Lubrication: Use a suitable lubricant. ③ Safety: Wear protective equipment to ensure safe operation. |
Silicone sealing strip | ![]() |
Application | Silicone sealing strips are used to prevent air and moisture penetration and are widely used in doors, windows, home appliances and automobiles. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① The high elasticity of the material makes the cutting process complicated.
② Heat needs to be controlled during cutting to avoid melting. ③ The tool wears fast, and wear-resistant materials are required. |
Tool suggestion | ① Cutting tool material: choose carbide cutting tool to improve cutting ability.
② Coating: Use TiN coating to improve wear resistance. ③ Geometry: The front angle should be between 10-15 degrees to reduce the cutting force. |
Parameter recommendations | ①Cutting speed: Cutting speed of 30-50 m/min is suitable.
② Feed speed: feed speed 0.1-0.3 mm/rev is appropriate. ③ Depth of cut: 1-2 mm depth of cut is suitable. |
Other recommendations | ① Cooling: Use water-based coolant to prevent overheating.
② Lubrication: Oil-based lubricant can be used. ③ Safety: Wear protective equipment to ensure safety. |
Silicone Seals | ![]() |
Application | Silicone seals are used to seal a variety of devices to ensure no water or air leaks, and are suitable for home appliances and industrial equipment. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① The softness of the material makes machining more difficult.
② Temperature needs to be controlled during cutting to avoid softening. ③ Tool selection needs to consider wear resistance and cutting efficiency. |
Tool suggestion | ① Cutter material: choose carbide cutter to improve cutting efficiency.
② Coating: Select TiN coating to enhance tool life. ③Geometry: Choose a tool with a leading angle of 10-15 degrees to reduce cutting resistance. |
Parameter recommendations | ① Cutting speed: Cutting speed of 40-60 m/min is appropriate.
② Feed speed: feed speed 0.1-0.2 mm/rev is appropriate. ③ Depth of cut: 1-2 mm depth of cut is appropriate. |
Other recommendations | ① Cooling: Use water-based coolant for cooling to control the temperature.
② Lubrication: Use a suitable lubricant to improve the cutting effect. ③ Safety: Wear protective equipment to ensure safe operation. |
Metal seals
Metal gasket
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Application | Metal gaskets are used in mechanical connections to provide sealing effects and evenly distribute pressure to prevent fluid leakage. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① High hardness, severe tool wear during cutting. ② High cutting heat, which needs to be effectively controlled. ③ High cutting accuracy requirements, prone to deformation. |
Tool suggestion | ① Tool material: Select carbide tools to ensure wear resistance. ② Coating: Use TiAlN coating to improve high temperature resistance. ③ Geometry: The rake angle is set to 5-10 degrees to reduce cutting resistance. |
Parameter recommendation | ① Cutting speed: The cutting speed is preferably 100-200 m/min. ② Feed rate: 0.1-0.3 mm/rev, keep stable. ③ Cutting depth: 1-3 mm, avoid cutting too deep. |
Other recommendation | ① Cooling: Use oil-based coolant to reduce temperature. ② Lubrication: Choose a suitable lubricant to improve cutting results. ③ Safety: Wear protective glasses and gloves to prevent metal chips from causing injury. |
Metal ring | ![]() |
Application | Metal rings are used to seal pipes and mechanical parts, providing good sealing performance. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① Large cutting force can easily lead to tool wear. ② Thermal deformation may occur during processing. ③ High requirements for processing accuracy. |
Tool suggestion | ① Tool material: Carbide tool, wear-resistant. ② Coating: TiN coating to increase tool life. ③ Geometry: The front angle is set to 5-10 degrees, suitable for metal processing. |
Parameter recommendation | ① Cutting speed: 80-150 m/min. ② Feed rate: 0.1-0.3 mm/rev. ③ Cutting depth: 1-2 mm. |
Other recommendation | ① Cooling: Use oil-based coolant. ② Lubrication: Choose a suitable lubricant. ③ Safety: Wear safety equipment. |
Metal sealing ring
Metal sealing ring | ![]() |
Application | Metal sealing rings are used to prevent gas and liquid leakage and are widely used in machinery and piping systems. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① The material hardness is high and the tool wears quickly. ② It is difficult to control the cutting heat. ③ High precision requirements and deformation prevention is required. |
Tool suggestion | ① Tool material: Choose carbide tools. ② Coating: Use TiAlN coating. ③ Geometry: The front angle is set to 5-10 degrees. |
Parameter recommendation | ① Cutting speed: 100-200 m/min.
② Feed rate: 0.1-0.3 mm/rev. |
Other recommendation | ① Cooling: Oil-based coolant. ② Lubrication: Suitable lubricant. ③ Safety: Wear protective glasses. |
Metal spiral wound gasket
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Application | Metal spiral wound gasket is used in high pressure and high temperature environment, providing excellent sealing performance. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① Large cutting force and easy wear of tool. ② Difficult to control heat. ③ High machining accuracy requirements. |
Tool suggestion | ① Tool material: carbide tool. ② Coating: TiAlN coating. ③ Geometry: The front angle is set to 5-10 degrees. |
Parameter recommendation | ① Cutting speed: 80-150 m/min. ② Feed rate: 0.1-0.3 mm/rev. ③ Cutting depth: 1-2 mm. |
Other recommendation | ① Cooling: Use oil-based coolant. ② Lubrication: Choose a suitable lubricant. ③ Safety: Wear protective glasses. |
Metal sealing sheet
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Application | Metal sealing sheet is used to seal the equipment to prevent gas and liquid leakage. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① Large cutting force, which may easily lead to tool wear. ② Thermal deformation may occur during processing. ③ High precision requirements. |
Tool suggestion | ① Tool material: Carbide tool, wear-resistant. ② Coating: TiN coating, to increase tool life. ③ Geometry: The front angle is set to 5-10 degrees, suitable for metal processing. |
Parameter recommendation | ① Cutting speed: 100-200 m/min. ② Feed rate: 0.1-0.3 mm/rev. ③ Cutting depth: 1-3 mm. |
Other recommendation | ① Cooling: Use oil-based coolant. ② Lubrication: Choose a suitable lubricant. ③ Safety: Wear safety equipment. |
Plastic seal
Plastic sealing ring | ![]() |
Application | Plastic sealing rings are mainly used to prevent liquid or gas leakage and are widely used in various mechanical equipment and piping systems. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① Thermal deformation is easy to occur during cutting. ② The material has high toughness and the cutting force is difficult to control. ③ The tool wears quickly and needs to be replaced regularly. |
Tool suggestion | ① Tool material: Choose carbide or high-speed steel tools to ensure wear resistance. ② Coating: Choose PTFE coating to reduce friction and improve wear resistance. ③ Geometry: Use a sharp tool rake angle to reduce cutting resistance. |
Parameter recommendation | ① Cutting speed: 30-80 m/min is appropriate. ② Feed rate: 0.1-0.3 mm/rev to ensure smooth cutting. ③ Cutting depth: 1-2 mm to avoid deformation caused by excessive cutting. |
Other recommendation | (1)① Cooling: Use water-based coolant to reduce cutting temperature. ② Lubrication: Choose a suitable lubricant to reduce friction. ③ Safety: Wear protective glasses to avoid plastic chips splashing. |
Plastic gasket | ![]() |
Application | Plastic gaskets are used to provide sealing and support, and are widely used in equipment joints to prevent leakage. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① Burrs are easily generated during cutting, affecting the sealing effect. ② The material is soft and easy to deform. ③ The tool wears quickly. |
Tool suggestion | ① Tool material: Choose high-speed steel tools, which are suitable for plastic processing. ② Coating: You can choose uncoated or low-friction coating. ③ Geometry: The tool rake angle should be less than 15 degrees to adapt to the characteristics of plastics. |
Parameter recommendation | ① Cutting speed: Cutting speed 40-100 m/min. ② Feed rate: 0.2-0.4 mm/rev. ③ Cutting depth: 0.5-2 mm. |
Other recommendation | ① Cooling: Use air cooling or water-based coolant. ② Lubrication: The lubricant can be polyethylene wax. ③ Safety: Ensure good ventilation and avoid plastic fumes. |
Plastic water retaining strip
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Application | Plastic water retaining strips are used to prevent water from entering areas where it should not enter, and are often used in buildings and equipment. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① Plastic burrs are easily generated during the cutting process. ② The material is highly elastic and the cutting force is difficult to control. ③ The tool needs to be replaced regularly. |
Tool suggestion | ① Tool material: Choose high-speed steel or alloy tools. ② Coating: Choose a low-friction coating to reduce friction. ③ Geometry: The front angle is 10-15 degrees, which is suitable for plastic processing. |
Parameter recommendation | ① Cutting speed: Cutting speed 30-70 m/min. ② Feed rate: 0.2-0.5 mm/rev. ③ Cutting depth: 1-3 mm. |
Other recommendation | ① Cooling: Air or water cooling can be used. ② Lubrication: Choose a suitable lubricant to reduce wear. ③ Safety: Wear appropriate protective equipment to avoid damage from plastic chips. |
Plastic sealing strips
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Application | Plastic sealing strips are used for waterproofing and dustproofing, and are widely used in doors, windows, automobiles and other fields. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① The material is tough and the cutting force is difficult to control. ② The heat generated during cutting needs to be handled in time. ③ The tool wears quickly and needs to be checked regularly. |
Tool suggestion | ① Tool material: Choose alloy tools to increase wear resistance. ② Coating: Choose polytetrafluoroethylene coating to reduce friction. ③ Geometry: The tool rake angle is less than 10 degrees, which is suitable for flexible materials. |
Parameter recommendation | ① Cutting speed: Cutting speed 30-80 m/min. ② Feed rate: 0.2-0.4 mm/rev. ③ Cutting depth: 1-2 mm. |
Other recommendation | ① Cooling: Use water-based coolant to reduce cutting temperature. ② Lubrication: Use appropriate lubricants to reduce friction. ③ Safety: Wear protective glasses to prevent plastic chips. |
Plastic hose seal
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Application | Plastic hose seals are used to connect pipes to prevent leakage. |
Cutting Difficulties | ① The material is highly flexible and difficult to control. ② It is easy to deform during cutting. ③ The tool wears quickly. |
Tool suggestion | ① Tool material: Choose high-performance alloy tools. ② Coating: Choose wear-resistant coating to extend tool life. ③ Geometry: Set the rake angle to 5-10 degrees to ensure smooth cutting. |
Parameter recommendation | ① Cutting speed: Cutting speed 40-100 m/min. ② Feed rate: 0.1-0.3 mm/rev. ③ Cutting depth: 1-2 mm. |
Other recommendation | ① Cooling: Use water-based coolant to reduce temperature. ② Lubrication: Choose a lubricant suitable for plastics. ③ Safety: Wear protective glasses to avoid plastic chips from splashing. |
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