
THROUGH COOLANT RAMPING ROUGHING HIGH-SPEED MACHINING
| coolant effectively to | are common; greater than | capability is typical | open fluting eliminate vibration | |
| the cutting zone | 5 degree ramp angles are obtain- | • 50% radial by 150% axial heavy | to enable increased rates for | |
| RADIAL RAKE | • Enhances chip removal | able with reduced feed rates | profiling capability is common | High Speed Machining |
| when pocketing or slotting | • Entry feed rates can achieve | • Exclusive Ti-NAMITE-M coating |
| • Select fractional and | 100% of the slotting value | FINISHING | for higher heat resistance to | |
| rake balances positive | ||||
| metric diameters in stock | • The open center provides an | • Variable geometry contributes to | enhance tool life in difficult to | |
| cutting action and | ||||
| ideal exit for central coolant and | exceptional finishing capabilities | machine materials like Titanium | ||
| edge strength | ||||
| chip flushing while maintaining | • 10 µin. Ra possible | • Available with Ti-NAMITE-A |
the 5 degree ramp angle coating for superior wear, edge include: (1) Positive build-up resistance and extended axial rake for high FLUTING & HELIX ANGLE tool life in difficult to machine performance shearing materials like Stainless Steel and lifting of material; Specialized five flute and (2) Increased design is engineered for
| clearances to eliminate | strength, chip evacuation, | LAB TESTING RESULTS – HEAVY PROFILING IN TITANIUM | |
| edge build-up during | and increased productivity | ||
| 1400 | |||
| ramping | over three and four flute | 1287 |
end mills by 20–40% 1200 1179
provides excellent chatter 1000 Competitor A suppression over a range 800 of spindle speeds Competitor B
504 Competitor C
delivers efficiency during 400 Competitor D
324 324 entry movements into the 200 Competitor E work-piece
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for balance between positive RESULTS IN TITANIUM 6AL4V @ 32HRC Z5CR 1/2” TESTED AT 1643 RPM X 16.4 IPM cutting action and reduced .250” RADIAL WIDTH OF CUT X .750” AXIAL DEPTH OF CUT contact area to control tool pressure and spindle load
1800 KSPT Z5 1600 1590 Competitor A 1400 Competitor B PATENT PENDING 1200 Competitor C VARIABLE DESIGN 1000 Competitor D
800 730 by more than 10% Competitor E
600 560 520
and enhances tool life 400
| 221 | 203 | Competitor G | ||
| 200 | 110 |
42 30 Competitor H
RESULTS IN STAINLESS STEEL 316 @ 160HB Z5CR 1/2” TESTED AT 2540 RPM X 31.7 IPM .250” RADIAL WIDTH OF CUT X .750” AXIAL DEPTH OF CUT