Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Milling Cutter",
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 Machine tools take the lead - for now from
Mike Page - editor's feature articles, which we summarised at the time by saying "At one time, tooling development tended to be a year or so ahead of machine tool development, lately the trend went the other way, though toolmakers are now more than
catching up, writes Mike Page".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Slot milling cutter reduces machining time 60% from
ITC Tooling: "An 0.6mm slot cutter thas reduced production time in machining 'O'-ring grooves in a titanium component from 4.5h to just over 2h - a saving of over 60%".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Kennametal UK
concerning its KSRM milling cutter
- take a look at Milling cutters reduce cycle time
which says: "Rough milling cutters for machining steels and SS cut cycle time/workpiece by one-third, said a manufacturer, which has also introduced a new supernitride PVD coating for insert tooling".
Take a look also at the news release from Kennametal UK, Milling cutters extend metal cutting efficiency,
as well as Milling cutter roughs, finishes steel and CI from TaeguTec UK,
and NC programming increases output by 48% from EdgeCAM.
See also:
Ensuring that indexable inserts are fixed
(November 2007)
How is it possible to make sure that indexable inserts remain fixed exactly in their position - use a precision interface between the insert and tool holder, said a tooling manufacturer
News on the TMSD multi-flute thread milling cutter from Vargus Tooling UK
(November 2007)
A multi-flute thread mill uses low-cost single-point inserts and six cutting edges to produce deep hole threads at highly-productive, economical rates
News on the EF2330 high-speed milling cutter from Walter GB
(November 2007)
A high-speed milling cutter fitted with trigon inserts can be supplied with PVD Tiger.tec inserts grades for milling stainless steel, titanium and nickel-based alloys
News on the Mapal UniMill Tangential Milling Cutter from Mapal
(November 2007)
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
NC part programming raises output by 40%
(November 2007)
Manufacturer of manual steering and suspension systems for cars reports 48% increase in output using an NC part programming system which also saved 15% in production time
CNC wire EDM expands tooling inserts range
(November 2007)
Manufacturer of tooling inserts has invested in a wire-EDM machine tool to broaden the variety of inserts offered in polycrystalline diamond and natural diamond materials
Metal cutting insert raises milling efficiency
(October 2007)
A six-sided metal cutting insert that enables high milling feeds to be used and a double sided milling insert cutter with a very positive clamping upgrade machining efficiency
Carbide milling cutter roughs to high quality
(October 2007)
A new carbide milling cutter that is capable of rough and finish machining to an exceptionally high quality surface finish has been launched by TaeguTec
Is it a high speed machine tool or highly dynamic?
(September 2007)
One local area of minor confusion for some, when visiting a German machine tool exhibition and talking about machining, is the difference between 'high speed' and 'highly dynamic', writes Mike Page
PVD coated inserts mill SS and titanium
(September 2007)
Milling cutter inserts are PVD coated with TiAlN for milling stainless steel and titanium alloys while generating lower pressure and stress during machining operations
Disc-type milling cutter is 'wafer-thin'
(August 2007)
A high performance wafer-thin disc-type milling cutter has an overall diameter of 100mm and can generate grooves as narrow as 1.4mm wide to a depth of 25mm
News on the Thread milling cutters catalogue from WNT (UK)
(June 2007)
Thread milling cutters catalogue includes the UNI thread miller, which helically mills the core hole, cuts the thread and chamfers or counterbores the first thread
News on the Innotool milling cutter coated inserts from Vargus Tooling UK
(June 2007)
The application of TiALN coating has produced inserts able to perform at increased cutting performance of up to 25%, while also successfully undertaking dry machining applications
Advanced toolholders extend tool lives
(May 2007)
In comparison to conventional universal toolholders, hydraulic toolholders offer excellent run-out and vibration dampening capabilities, delivering fast tool change and extended tool life
Notch milling machine handles 12 ISO specimens
(February 2007)
Zwick has introduced the ZNO notch milling machine that handles packs of up to twelve ISO specimens that can be notched at the same time
6-sided insert for ultra high feed machining
(January 2007)
The new ChaseFeed Plus from TaeguTec is an extension to the already successful ChaseFeed range of cutting tools
Solid carbide cutters mill aluminium faster
(December 2006)
Solid carbide cutters - 3-20mm diameter - deliver much higher cutting speeds and feeds for machining aluminium than conventional cutters
Tough insert grades improve cast iron machining
(November 2006)
Greatly improved results in the machining of cast irons are offered by insert grades having improved toughness and wear resistance for many operations
Machining centre offers vibration-free cutting
(November 2006)
Subcontractor is achieving excellent surface finishes with a machining centre because of the lack of vibration during cutting, and realises 750 parts to a set of inserts on a milling cutter
MIlling cutter performs 50% better than predicted
(October 2006)
Using high specification machine tools and cutters, a development component for a F1 test facility for one of the UK based Formula 1 Racing Teams was manufactured more than 50% faster than predicted
Finite element simulation speeds cutter R and D
(September 2006)
Finite element simulation software speeds development and boosts performance of high-speed aluminum cutters and reduces need to build multiple prototypes at US$10,000 per iteration
Shoulder milling cutter range expanded
(September 2006)
Seco Tools' Turbo square shoulder milling product now includes interchangeable heads with a Capto quick change adaptor option, adjustable cassettes and wiper inserts and new geometry
Indexable insert milling cutters get quieter
(August 2006)
Although it is said that an indexable insert milling cutter can never cut as quietly as a solid carbide cutter, a tooling company has introduced a system, which it reckons is the quietest yet
Make locking fastener choice 'right first time'
(August 2006)
Del Williams discusses four things engineers must know about locking fasteners to avoid choosing the wrong fastener for the application and being burdoned with the problems that occur
Solid carbide milling cutters optimised
(August 2006)
Solid carbide milling cutters have been optimised with regard to substrate, geometry and coating - enabling a considerable increase in performance and offer greater precision
Graphical software simplifies CNC gear cutting
(August 2006)
Retrofittable, cost-effective, graphics/conversational control systems that address all gear manufacturing contain embedded machining cycles for gear hobbing, shaping or grinding
Larger shoulder milling cutter inserts released
(June 2006)
Larger size 18 indexable Tiger.tec inserts for Walter F4042 shoulder milling cutters provide greater stability for deeper cuts to tackle extremely tough machining conditions
Face milling cutter has high metal removal rate
(May 2006)
For roughing to semi-finishing of cast iron components, a face milling cutter is ideal for applications where large volumes of material need to be removed both quickly and safely
Milling cutters work at higher feed rates
(May 2006)
High stiffness and large rake angles give general purpose milling cutters smooth cutting performance and reduce cutting forces considerably, providing good machining at high feed rates
Close pitch milling cutter ups feeds by 100%
(May 2006)
Taking advantage of additional cutting edges (10 instead of 7) to increase table feed by 100%, a close pitch milling cutter can reduce medium and finish machining times in steel up to 50%
Variable pitch milling cutters raise productivity
(May 2006)
Variable pitch geometry, solid carbide milling cutters have a number of features that benefit end-users with increased metal removal rates in steel and, therefore, enhanced productivity
Best use of cutting tools will save GBP 30m
(April 2006)
Cutting tool manufacturer believes that the UK industry could collectively save GBP 30 million annually by applying the best combination of cutting tools, inserts and machining processes
Carbide milling cutter for aluminium machining
(March 2006)
The use of a Walter standard carbide milling cutter has transformed aluminium machining operations at SJC Engineering of Chelmsford by reducing cycle times by at least 60 per cent
Carbide inserts, drills double metalcutting speeds
(March 2006)
A range of milling inserts, cutters and solid carbide drills is designed to make machining times for steel workpieces can now be up to twice as fast or reduce power consumption