MAPAL Empower your aluminium machining

Empower Your Aluminium Machining

Engineering is the key

With decades of experience in the design, production and application of tools for aluminium machining, MAPAL is the leading technology partner for the machining of aluminium components. In order to be able to offer customers optimum machining processes, MAPAL provides market, material and engineering expertise in addition to a comprehensive product and application portfolio. The full potential of a machining process can only be realised through the interaction of all influencing factors and cooperation in a spirit of partnership - this is what MAPAL stands for.
MAPAL Empower your aluminium machining

Focus on the customer

MAPAL customer in focus

Setores industriais e componentes

Os desafios na usinagem de alumínio

  • MAPAL ALu machining FLEXIBILITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE

    Flexibilidade sem concessões

    As fresas de metal duro integral com geometria frontal inovadora e grandes espaços para aparas permitem o fresamento, a rampa e a furação universais com uma única ferramenta.

  • HIGHLY PRECISE AND DEFINED SURFACES AND SHAPES

    Superfícies e formas altamente precisas e definidas

    Os sistemas de fresamento plano com metal duro e PCD, bem como as fresas de raio e de forma, garantem superfícies e contornos precisos, mesmo em superfícies de forma livre.

  • MAPAL challenges in aluminium machining

    Condições de processo difíceis

    Os suportes de fresamento com amortecimento de vibrações e os sistemas de ferramentas personalizados garantem resultados de usinagem confiáveis em condições difíceis.

  • MAPAL challenges in aluminium machining

    Fresamento de alto volume

    Os sistemas de fresamento com um ângulo de inclinação altamente positivo e espaços de aparas grandes e polidos maximizam a taxa de desbaste e permitem altas taxas de remoção de material com forças de corte reduzidas e uma elevada qualidade da superfície.

  • MAPAL challenges in aluminium machining

    Quebra e controle de cavacos definidos

    As arestas de corte com geometria de quebra-cavacos, pastilhas de corte altamente positivas e brocas com pastilhas intercambiáveis produzem cavacos curtos e controlados.

  • MAPAL challenges in aluminium machining

    Usinagem de furos sem rebarbas

    O fresamento, ao invés da furação, e as brocas com escareador minimizam as rebarbas e permitem a usinagem em uma única etapa.

  • MAPAL challenges in aluminium machining

    Máxima produtividade em série

    As ferramentas de metal duro integral com várias lâminas, as brocas de ponta intercambiáveis e as ferramentas combinadas aumentam a produtividade na produção em série.

  • MAPAL challenges in aluminium machining

    Furação profunda com processo confiável

    As brocas para furação profunda e piloto coordenadas, feitas de metal duro integral e PCD, permitem uma furação profunda com processo confiável.

Produtos e aplicações

Milling with solid carbide
  • MAPAL Schaftfräser OptiMill-Alu-HPC

    OptiMill-Alu-HPC

    Shoulder milling cutter

    • High-performance milling cutter for efficient machining of aluminium
    • ø range: 3,00 - 20,00 mm

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  • MAPAL end milling cutter OptMill-Alu-HPC-Pocket

    OptiMill-Alu-HPC-Pocket

    Shoulder milling cutter

    • Unique face geometry with integrated drill point for pocket milling
    • ø range: 5.00 - 20.00 mm

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  • OptiMill-Alu-Wave

    Shoulder milling cutter

    • Roughing cutter for high-volume machining
    • ø range: 12.00 - 25.00 mm

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  • MAPAL end milling cutter OptiMill-SPM-Finish

    OptiMill-SPM-Finish

    Shoulder milling cutter

    • Finishing of deep pockets and filigree component structures
    • ø range: 12.00 - 25.00 mm

  • MAPAL OptiMill-3D-BN-Alu milling cutter

    OptiMill-3D-BN-Alu

    Ball nose end mill

    • For machining high-strength aluminium alloys
    • ø range: 1.00 - 20.00 mm

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  • MAPAL OptiMill-3D-CR-Alu milling cutter

    OptiMill-3D-CR-Alu

    Corner radius milling cutter

    • For machining high-strength aluminium alloys
    • ø range: 2.00 - 20.00 mm

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Milling with PCD
  • OptiMill-Diamond

    Shoulder milling cutter

    • Optimised geometry for more stability and improved cooling directly at the cutting edge
    • ø range: 4.00 - 63.00 mm

  • MAPAL end milling cutter OptiMill-Diamond-SPM

    OptiMill-Diamond-SPM

    Shoulder milling cutter

    • For high-volume machining
    • ø range: 6.00 - 50.00 mm

  • MAPAL PCD face milling cutter FaceMill-Diamond

    FaceMill-Diamond

    PCD face milling cutter

    • Increased productivity thanks to maximum feed rates and metal removal rates
    • ø range: 40.00 - 125.00 mm

  • FaceMill-Diamond-ES

    PCD face milling cutter

    • Suitable for many different machining operations with very good surface finishes
    • ø range: 32.00 - 90.00 mm

  • MAPAL face milling cutters with PCD

    NeoMill-Diamond System Power

    PCD face milling heads

    • All-rounder for roughing and finishing
    • ø range: 50.00 - 400.00 mm

  • MAPAL NeoMill-Diamond-Eco

    NeoMill-Diamond System Eco

    PCD face milling heads

    • Designed for finishing operations with high surface qualities
    • ø range: 50.00 - 400.00 mm

Milling with indexable inserts
  • NeoMill-Alu-QBig

    Shoulder milling cutter

    • Large metal removal rates with low cutting forces and high surface qualities
    • ø range: 32.00 - 80.00 mm

  • NeoMill-T-Finish

    Finish face milling cutter

    • Finishing with maximum accuracy and without setting
    • ø range: 50.00 - 315.00 mm

Drilling
  • Tritan-Drill-Alu

    Solid carbide twist drill

    • Especially for high-feed machining of aluminium
    • ø range: 4.00 - 20.00 mm

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  • MAPAL drilling MEGA-Drill-Alu

    MEGA-Drill-Alu

    Solid carbide twist drill

    • High-precision solid drill bit for the best drilling quality
    • ø range: 2.80 - 20.00 mm

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  • MEGA-180°-Drill-Alu MAPAL drill

    MEGA-180°-Drill-Alu

    Solid carbide twist drill

    • For optimum roundness and surfaces in drill holes
    • ø range: 3.00 - 20.00 mm

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  • MEGA-Deep-Drill-Alu MAPAL drill

    MEGA-Deep-Drill-Alu

    Solid carbide twist drill

    • Excellent for deep drilling applications in aluminium
    • ø range: 3.00 - 12.00 mm

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  • Vollbohren mit MAPAL Wechselkopfsystem

    QTD indexable insert drill

    Solid drilling with replaceable head system

    • Economical system with indexable inserts
    • ø range: 8.00 - 50.00 mm

  • Vollbohren mit MAPAL Wechselkopfsystem

    TTD replaceable head drill

    Solid drilling with replaceable head system

    • Double-edged replaceable head drill with five different drill heads
    • ø range: 12.00 - 45.00 mm

Reaming
  • MAPAL Reaming Fixream

    FixReam 500

    Reamer

    • Versatile range of applications
    • ø range: 3.00 - 14.00 mm

       

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  • MAPAL reaming Fixream500plus

    FixReam 500 Plus

    Reamer

    • Cost-efficient high-performance reamer for precise blind and through holes
    • ø range: 3.00 - 14.00 mm

  • FixReam 700

    Reamer

    • Reconditioning enables significant reduction in cost per part
    • ø range: 9,900 - 32,000 mm

  • MN reamers

    Single bladed reamers

    • Tools for maximum precision

Clamping
  • UNIQ DReaM Chuck, 4.5°

    Hydraulic chucks with a new design 

    • For reaming and drilling applications as well as for finishing during milling operations
    • This is achieved through an optimal interplay of geometric and functional properties
    • Outstanding surfaces as well as improved handling
    • Increasing productivity during the machining of contour-critical parts

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  • UNIQ Mill Chuck, HA

    Hydraulic chucks with a new design 

    • Hydraulic chuck for highly dynamic milling applications
    • This is achieved through an optimal interplay of geometric and functional properties
    • Excellent results when using tools with HA shanks
    • Process reliability – even on high-quality parts 

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  • HighTorque Chuck HTC

    Hydraulic chuck 

    • High level of torque transmission
    • Ideal damping properties
    • Excellent rigidity of the entire system
    • Radial run-out accuracy < 3 μm
    • 3° slim design for use in contour-critical applications 


       

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  • MAPAL HydroChuck MHC

    HydroChuck MHC

    Hydraulic chuck 

    • Excellent vibration dampening
    • High degree of radial run-out accuracy
    • Ultra-short and compact design for high rigidity





       

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  • ThermoChuck MTC

    Shrink chuck 

    • Long tool life through the use of high-temperature tool steel 
    • High torque transmission and radial rigidity
    • Precision balanced as standard
    • MQL-suitable
    • With and without axial tool length adjustment 

       

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  • MAPAL slip-on reamer arbor

    Milling cutter arbor – MDA / MCA

    Milling cutter arbor 

    • Vibration-cancelling design (MDA) with vibration dampening system
    • Adapted to the rigidity of all common machine types
    • Smooth, stable running despite long projections delivers better surface finish
    • Milling cutter arbor (MCA) with large face connection for roughing and pre-finishing operations in large diameter ranges

  • MAPAL HSK adapter

    Adapter

    Extensions, reducers and adapters 

    • Wide range of options for modular tool systems
    • Hydraulic extensions and tool extensions for thermal expanding chucks
    • HSK reducers and extensions
    • KS steep taper adapter



       

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  • MAPAL MQL chuck

    Clamping chuck for MQL

    Broad standard programme of MQL clamping tools

    • Shrink and hydraulic chucks
    • 1 and 2-channel system
    • High energy efficiency





       

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    Examples from practice

    MAPAL Services

    Mapal Services - Engineering, Logistic, Maintenance, Training

    With the engineering service module, MAPAL guarantees fast, precise and safe manufacturing. Further savings potential can be tapped in the area of logistics and maintenance. And in the area of training, MAPAL ensures that the specialist know-how it has gathered is transparently and completely available to the customer – this gives customers a decisive lead over their competitors.

    All of the services offered by MAPAL focus on optimal processes and comprehensive support on the way to Industry 4.0. The goal is to always significantly assist the customer in achieving smooth, productive and economical manufacturing.

    Advantages:

    • Solutions for complete workpieces including tools, devices, NC programs and commissioning
    • Complete process design and implementation from a single source
    • Fast and flexible on-site support worldwide
    • Efficient and cost-optimised tool technology
    • Optimum coordination of tool, workpiece, equipment and machine
    • Highest product quality, process reliability and cost-effectiveness right from the start
    • Fast throughput from planning to implementation with maximum planning security