
High Speed Cutter for Aluminum Alloy
RF Type
■ General Features
The high-speed RF type cutter for aluminum alloy is a light-weight, high-efficiency cutter
designed for roughing to finishing of aluminum alloys and other non-ferrous metals.
■ Work Material
( )
● Aluminum and aluminum alloy Not suited for cast
● Other non-ferrous metal iron or steel
■ Characteristics
● From Roughing to Finishing Processes:Roughing : Economical carbide insert / High-precision finishing with SUMIDIA
● Strong and Light Cutter Body:Special Aluminum body / 40% lighter than steel cutters / Hard-anodized plated body /
Improved efficiency in higher rotational speeds, lower spindle loads and shorter tool change time
● Safe Design:Anti-centrifugal force design to prevent inserts from dislodging from cutter (Speeds must be within max. recommended conditions) /Non-wedge design to prevent deformation
● Easy Run-out Adjustment:External setting gauge is used for easy tool presetting / High precision cutter construction, units fitted are within 10 μm even before setting
■ Application Examples ● Maximum Allowable Spindle Speed
Cutting Conditions n max
Work Cutter Insert Cat. No.
vc = Cutting Speed (m/min)
Results (min -1)
(Work Material) (Grade) vf = Feed Rate (mm/min)
RF4080R 17,000
ap = Depth of Cut (mm)
RF4100R 15,900
RF4160R vc = 3,000 Surface Finish: Ra=0.2μm
Case RF4125R 13,500
SUMIDIA Blade vf = 5,730 Output: 30,000 units
(ADC12) RF4160R 11,000
(DA2200) ap = 0.10 30x tool life of carbide tool
RF4200R 9,000
Contact Surface of RF4125R vc = 3,000
Surface Finish: Ra=0.3μm RF4250R 7,600
Transmission Case SUMIDIA Insert vf = 7,640
Output: 20,000 units RF4315R 6,000
(ADC12) (DA1000) ap = 1.5
Contact Surface RF4250R vc = 2,000
Rough Cutting
of Cylinder Head Carbide Insert vf = 7,535
Output: 10,000 units
H (AC4C) (H1) ap = 3.5
Cutters
Milling
■ Surface Finish ■ Recommended Cutting Conditions
Si content of 12.6% or less
· Application: Finish Milling ・vc = 4,990m/min
· M/C: Vertical Machining Center ・ n = 15,900min-1 Work
・ vf = 11,400mm/min
Cutting Speed vc (m/min) Feed Rate fz (mm/t)
Face
· Arbor: HSK63A ISO Hardness Grade
Milling · Work: Si 10 to 12% Al Alloy ・ fz = 0.12mm/t Material Min.- Optimum -Max. Min.- Optimum -Max.
· Cutter: RF4100R 6 Teeth (1 Wiper) ・ap = 0.5mm、Wiper ap = 0.03mm
Shoulder · Grade: SUMIDIA (DA1000) ・Dry DA1000
Milling Aluminum Q 2000-3500-5000 0.05- 0.13 -0.20
N DA2200
Alloy
High Feed Q 1000- 1750 -2500 0.05- 0.13 -0.20 H1
Radius Si content of over 12.6%
Multi- Rz(Highest Peak):0.69μm Ra:0.092μm DA1000
Purpose Aluminum Q 400- 600 -800 0.05- 0.13 -0.20
N DA2200
R/ Alloy
Profiling Q 200- 300 -400 0.05- 0.13 -0.20 H1
Groove/ Note
The cutting conditions above are a guide. Actual conditions will need to be adjusted
T-Slot
■ Structure according to machine rigidity, work clamp rigidity, cutting depth, and other factors.
Chamfering Cap Screw ● Insert Setup
(Main Clamp)
Aluminum/ Stopper BX0620 For setting of Carbide inserts with SUMIDIA inserts/ blade
Light Alloys
RFS ●
● Roughing and finishing in the same process When using wiper edge
High-Speed
Cast Iron
Adjustment Screw Carbide Insert SUMIDIA Insert
RFJ
0.03 to 0.05
Cartridge
RFR, RFF, RFFH
Screw
0.5
(Insert Attachment Screw)
BFTX0509N SUMIDIA Insert Wiper Insert
DC 1.1 1.0
Set Screw
(Sub-clamp)
BTD0510 CAUTIONS (For more details, refer to the instruction manual included with the product)
As it is possible to mix different types of inserts / blades, it is important
Cover to take note of the following.
RFC ● Do not mix reground and new inserts or even inserts with different
regrinding amount on the same cutter.
● Carbide and SUMIDIA inserts must be arrange in an alternate manner.
Screw ● Ensure proper balancing by fixing SUMIDIA inserts of blades on
FBUP2-A0-8 opposite positions of the cutter.
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