WEINIG 503 – Profile cutterhead
The WEINIG 503 is a profile cutterhead for planing flat surfaces and producing profiles in wood. It uses replaceable serrated-back profile knives and is available with two or four cutting edges. MDF machining is also specified with suitable knife material.
Machining and Machine Configuration
Clamping wedges secured by screws hold the knives in the cutterhead. Profile knives can be ground in the head and resharpened on their backs using WEINIG Rondamat 950, 960 or 970 grinders. Profile depth can reach 30 mm, depending on the profile.
Technical data for the standard version
| Manufacturer | WEINIG |
|---|---|
| Model | 503 |
| Tool type | Profile cutterhead |
| Number of cutting edges | 2 or 4 |
| 122 mm diameter version | Working width 40–240 mm, bore 40 mm |
| 137 mm diameter version | Working width 60–310 mm, bore 50 mm |
| Maximum speed | Up to 8,000 rpm, depending on version |
| Concentricity | 0.02 mm |
| Standard rake angle | 20° |
| Profile depth | Up to 30 mm, depending on profile |
Application and classification
Dimensions and numbers of cutting edges refer to different versions and cannot be combined arbitrarily. The information reflects the historical catalogue. Use depends on the specific tool version and its markings.