Product category:
Milling cutters
News Release from: ITC Tooling | Subject: 2071 and 2072 graphite machining cutters
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 February 2004
Diamond end mills offer longer life in
graphite
Diamond coated, high wear resistant micro grain carbide end mills have a 30 degree helix specifically designed for machining graphite with longer tool life than equivalent carbide tools.
At MACH 2004, the bi-annual showpiece of UK manufacturing, ITC, the specialist manufacturer of tooling solutions will be exhibiting its range of 2071 and 2072 cutters as well as the latest additions to the renowned Cyber Series of high performance end milling tools on stand number 4638 The diamond coated, high wear resistant micro grain carbide end mills both have a 30 degree helix specifically designed for machining graphite
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 9 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Both series are available in sizes from 2mm to 12mm in 2mm increments with a length of cut ranging from 7mm to 25mm.
The cutters have a reach ranging from 8mm to 40mm with an overall length of 75mm on cutters up to 6mm and 100mm for end mills up to 12mm diameter.
The 2071 series will cut at feeds up to 0.04mm per tooth at speeds beyond the capabilities of most modern machine tools.
The 2072 series ball nose end mill will comfortably cut graphite at spindle speeds up to 20,000rpm at feed rates of up to 3m/min.
The tools can be modified to specific requirements within ITC's state of the art CNC manufacturing facility.
The company also has the capability to manufacture complete tooling to meet individual specifications.
ITC will also be exhibiting at MACH 2004.
The capabilities of the full range of products will be demonstrated on stand 4638 on a Matsuura machining centre.
MACH 2004 - April 19-23 - NEC Birmingham, UK - Stand 4638.
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