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News Release from: ITC Tooling | Subject: Cyber Series 2111 and 2102 end mills
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 December 2007
PCD tipped end mills cut abrasive
materials
For machining graphite, metal matrix, composites, Kevlar, carbon fibre and other abrasive materials, a range of end mills have PCD tips to provide longer tool life.
Driven by demand in the motorsport and aerospace sectors, ITC Tooling's Cyber Series 2111 and 2102 end mills are specified for machining graphite, metal matrix, composites, Kevlar, carbon fibre and additional abrasive materials that are commonplace in these industries ITC said that these cutters have delivered 'astounding results' with productivity improvements, extended tool life and enhanced quality levels
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Each cutter in the range has a length of cut that matches its diameter and a corner radius that sees both attributes combine to provide exceptional strength and rigidity when machining.
Available in diameter ranges from 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, and 20mm, the 2111 Series offers longer tool life and productivity.
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The second PCD cutter recently launched by ITC is the 2102 Series ball nosed end mill with solid carbide shank and PCD brazed tips for enhanced tool life and productivity when machining abrasive materials.
The solid shank guarantees rigidity under difficult cutting conditions whilst the PCD tips demonstrate tool life beyond that of competitor products, said ITC to manufacturingtalk.com.
ITC added that this combination gives improved surface finishes and productivity gains that will fill any customer with confidence.
ITC not only provides these tools in standard form from the catalogue ,but with its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility can manufacture specials to the exacting needs of the end user.
With the exception of Hanita and Metal Removal products distributed by ITC, all cutting tools are manufactured at ITC's state of the art grinding shop in Tamworth.
Company director Peter Graves believes the facility is probably the best equipped in the UK.
ITC operates a workshop that boasts a host of new CNC grinding machines.
With grinding machines from the acknowledged World leaders such as Walter, Schneeberger, Deckel, Rollomatic, and Anca.
ITC has invested in computerised optical measuring equipment to maintain the high standards the company is renowned for.
Its recently installed centralised oil filtration system guarantees that tool grinding takes place under optimum conditions in clean oil to ensure repetitive accuracy.
This impressive CNC manufacturing facility provides the capability to modify tooling to specific requirements with short lead times.
Beside the PCD Cyber Series 2111 and 2102 end mills, ITC will be exhibiting its full range of products at MACH 2008.
* ITC at MACH 2008, NEC, Birmingham, UK, April 21-25, Hall 4, Stand 4118.
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