CNC and tooling shown working titanium

Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team May 22, 2009

Surfware and Data Flute CNC have announced that SSI-5 Data Flute tools, which complement Truemill's cutter path, will be demonstrated at the Mazak booth 2111 at Eastec 2009.

Reduced cycle times will be demonstrated for Titanium 6AL4V, Aluminum 6061 and Steel 1018.

For example, Titanium 6AL4V will be machining at a rate of 115in/min with 1/2in diameter endmill at a 1in depth of cut, achieving peak material removal rates of 4in3/min.

'The SSI series five-flute variable tool will be used for the titanium cutting demos,' said Cliff Flynn, director of research and new product development for Data Flute.

'The SSI-5 series has patented geometry that enables us to not only cut the titanium faster but also to helix in to the material,' he added.

'The live demos at Eastec will demonstrate Truemill's ability to increase material removal rates and extend tool life on a variety of metals,' said Stephen A Diehl, president and chief executive of Surfware.

'Truemill's high productivity is due to its ability to cut fast and deep.

'What might take a traditional toolpath four passes to get down to full depth will only take a single pass with Truemill.

'Tools such as the SSI-5 complement Truemill in achieving the highest levels of productivity,' he added.