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News Release from: WNT (UK) | Subject: Inserts for light alloy machining
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 September 2006
Pressed inserts' light alloy machining
improved
A range of inserts aimed at machining aluminium, titanium and other light alloys can achieve around 90% of ground insert's performance but at a cost saving that can be as high as 40%.
Taking full advantage of the developments in insert pressing technology now available, WNT has introduced a range of inserts aimed at machining aluminium, titanium and other light alloys, that offers users a distinct cost/edge advantage "With the advancement in pressing technology we are now able to manufacture high quality inserts at much lower costs," said Tony Pennington, WNT (UK) managing director
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 May 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Previously inserts requiring a sharp, highly positive, cutting edge have required grinding to achieve the accuracy, repeatability and surface finish requirements on the machined component.
"We are now able to press inserts to a standard that they can achieve around 90% of the performance and productivity of a ground insert but at a cost saving that can be as high as 40%." The cost-savings make this new insert range ideal for sub-contractors faced with small batch production who would struggle to justify the cost of ground inserts.
For example, compare a typical DCXT 11T304 insert from this new range, which is available for GBP 2.84 (GBP 1.42/edge), with the comparable ground insert, DCGT 11T304, at GBP 4.11 (GBP 2.05/edge).
The saving is over 30% per edge.
"While WNT already has an extensive range of inserts for machining aluminium and light alloys, we recognised that the economics where not always favourable for the small to medium sized sub-contractor that did not specialise in machining these materials," said Pennington. Request a free brochure from WNT (UK) ...
"By using the available technology we are providing these customers with a more cost-effective alternative when machining small batch sizes.".
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