MACHINING OPTIMIZATION

For new users of Lamina Technologies MULTI-MAT TM (MULTI-MATerial) inserts and to get more productivity and longer tool life, we have prepared a short machining guide to insure your satisfaction with our products. The machining conditions included after each insert are our guidelines for optimal machining. However, our inserts can work in a range of cutting conditions to meet special machining needs.

TURNING

MILLING

V f

Check the condition of theCheck the stability of theClimb Milling
tool holder (insert seat, shim,machine. The tool overhangUsually this is the
lever, screw) and check ifshould be as short asrecommended direction. Tool
the insert is well seated andpossible.life up to 40% longer than

clamped. conventional.

F h = f v z f z 0.7 x D V D f Coolant К

Conventional Milling= 90° Approach angleFor face milling the width
High radial forces / Low axialof cut (ae) should be about
Check the condition of theIf there are interruptedCheck the stability of theRecommended only for:forces.70% of the cutter diameter, in
tool holder (insert seat, shim,cut or passes with shortmachine. The tool overhang• Old machines with backlashorder to achieve better chip
lever, screw) and check iflengths of cut, dry operationshould be as short asin the table transmissionRecommended:formation and longer tool
the insert is well seated andis recommended to avoidpossible.• Flame cut, forged and cast• When 90° wall is neededlife. For limited engagement
clamped.thermal shocks. For heavyworkpieces• For slender workpiecesconditions, it is necessary to
interrupted cut feed rate• Thin workpieces (in order toincrease feed per tooth.
should be reduced.reduce vibration)
Tool lifeDepth of cutSection max
[mm][mm2 ]
+Feed d.o.c.
d.o.c.x

fn = 45°

-VcAmax
f h = 0.71 x f
- Cutting parameters +zz
Feed
f minf max[mm/t]
K = 45° Approach angleRound Inserts:
Cutting speed has theRespect maximum chipFor higher productivityidentical radial and axialRoughing and general
greatest influence on toolsection area for each insert.and better chip control inforces.purposes.
life. For high productivity andAmax = feed x d.o.c.roughing, work close to theHigh productivity fz=1.41 x hStrongest cutting edge.

long tool life, first increase recommended Amax value. d.o.c. and feed rate. Recommended:

  • When overhang is long

(lower vibration tendency)

  • For face milling (1st

choice)