Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machining Cast Iron",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Parting and grooving steels, SS, HRSA and CI from
Sandvik Coromant UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Insert grade is claimed to give excellent performance in the parting-off and grooving as well as turning and profiling of steel, stainless steel, HRSA and cast iron components".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Tangential cutter mills corners and faces from
Mapal: "For universal use, a tangential milling cutter can be used with just one basic tool body for corner or face milling operations in aluminium or cast iron".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Sandvik Coromant UK
concerning its GC1125 grade parting, grooving, turning, profiling
- take a look at Insert grade improves parting and grooving
which says: "A multi-layered metal cutting insert is achieving improved performance in parting, grooving, turning and profiling operations in a wide geometry range".
Take a look also at the news release from Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinen, Multi-spindle 5-axis machining centre,
as well as Inserts provide 75% more components per edge from Walter GB,
and Indexable inserts cover iron and steel machining from Walter GB.
See also:
How many cutting fluids do you really need?
(December 2005)
how many cutting fluids do you really need - it is so easy to slip into bad manufacturing practices, says a supplier, who suggests the variety of fluids used should be checked and rationalised
Inserts set to improve steel turning capability
(September 2005)
Inserts have regularly achieved up to 75% more components per edge than competitor products, when turning cast iron, are now available for turning steel components
Stable cutting edges master CI inclusions
(May 2005)
Cutting edge geometry that features a strong bevel edge overcomes the problem of face-milling and machining cast iron with inclusions and hard steel materials
Diamonds cut ferrous metals if kept cool
(April 2004)
Ferrous materials cannot be machined with diamond because the high affinity of the carbon in the diamond with the iron will damage the diamond during machining - unless you keep it cool
Compact milling cutters boast high feed rates
(March 2004)
A range of 90 degree milling cutters and inserts are intended for the highly productive machining of shoulders, slots and pockets, providing longer insert life
Ceramic indexable inserts raise turning speeds
(March 2004)
Ceramic indexable inserts made in nine styles for turning exhibit high hardness and toughness, as well as excellent heat resistance, to elevate cutting speeds and cut hardened metals
HMCs are tooled up to do multi-operation work
(August 2003)
To achieve greater flexibility and faster response to customer demands, four HMCs, set up for multiple operation work, have replaced dedicated machine tools at an automotive axle producer
Investment in tool and cutter grinding rewarding
(August 2002)
Tool and cutter grinder manufacturer, which spends five per cent of turnover on R and D, records improvements in machine productivity as well as advances in control software and Internet service
Coolant contributes to smooth take-off
(September 2001)
Synthetic coolant helps produce a smooth surface on aluminium hatch cover machined for use with the Ariane 44L rocket