06.10.2022
New face milling cutters for more sustainability in aluminium machining
Optimum surface finish for every quantity
With an extensive and diversified range of tools for reaming, drilling and milling and many years of process experience, MAPAL places a huge focus on aluminium machining. Two new products address additional customer requirements: The PCD milling cutter FaceMill-Diamond-ES and the indexable insert milling cutter NeoMill-T-Finish increase economic efficiency in aluminium milling applications.
FaceMill-Diamond-ES – der Allrounder ist ideal für kleine Stückzahlen
Die Fräser weisen weniger Schneiden auf als die etablierten FaceMill-Diamond Werkzeuge und sind damit kostengünstiger – eine „Economical Solution“. Bei einem Durchmesser von 50 mm hat der FaceMill-Diamond-ES beispielsweise fünf Schneiden, der klassische FaceMill-Diamond zwölf. Ein weiterer Unterschied ist der Anwendungsbereich: Der FaceMill-Diamond-ES ist neben dem Planfräsen auch zum Eckfräsen, Besäumen und zur Bearbeitung dünnwandiger Bauteile geeignet.
Der neue Fräser ist im Durchmesserbereich von 32 bis 80 mm verfügbar, die Abmaße gegenüber den vorhandenen FaceMill-Diamond-Modellen haben sich nicht geändert. Dadurch kann er in einer bestehenden Produktion direkt eingesetzt werden, wenn beispielsweise der größere Spanraum der neuen Werkzeuge genutzt werden soll. Frästiefen im Vollschnitt von bis zu 10 mm sind problemlos möglich.
Alle Fräser der Baureihe FaceMill-Diamond-ES können nachgeschliffen und wiederbestückt werden. Sie sind ausschließlich als Aufsteckfräser erhältlich.
NeoMill-T-Finish – Aluminium mit Wendeschneidplatten schlichten
With the new system, customers can also use other cutting materials in addition to the PCD-tipped inserts, depending on application and workpiece material, such as uncoated carbide or carbide with CVD diamond or PVD coating. This means the optimum cutting material can be used for aluminium workpiece materials with different silicon content and casting processes (sand casting, pressure die casting and permanent mould casting). The indexable inserts each have up to four usable cutting edges. An optimum version is available for every customer and every requirement, offering maximum economic efficiency and process reliability.
A patent-pending insert arrangement system is what makes the new milling cutter unique. The main inserts, which perform stock removal of up to 2.5 mm, are attached to the circumference. A wide finishing insert arranged axially is responsible for the ability to reach surface roughness levels of Rz = 1.5 µm. The innovative system enables homogeneous wear and tear on the cutting edges: Thanks to the special arrangement of main inserts and wide finishing inserts, all main inserts have the same feed per tooth, smooth running for good surface quality and no burr formation. The resulting longer tool life is reflected in a lower cost per part with a high level of process reliability.
Each tool is adapted specifically to the customer’s requirements. Maximum economic efficiency and productivity are the top priority. The tool body is usually made from steel. If weight restrictions are in place, MAPAL manufactures the tool body in aluminium or with a weight reduction bore. The NeoMill-T-Finish can be configured in the diameter range from 50 to 315 mm and can be ordered as a monolithic unit or an adaptive unit for milling holders with arbour. Cutting speeds of up to 6,000 m/min and feed rates of 2.5 mm per revolution are possible in use.
Presentation at the AMB in Stuttgart
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