Walter now offers solid carbide inch tools specifically designed to deliver ultimate results in aluminum.

"At Star Rapid we are never complacent when it comes to high speed and quality, and are always looking for new strategies to increase these aspects of our service," said Gordon Styles, president and CEO of Star Rapid. "The partnership we have developed with Guhring allows us to gain a greater competitive edge to meet the growing demands of our global customers."

The new ACM250F stainless steel grade can be used for chamfering and spot drilling with the C-Cutter Mini or C-Centering Cutter. PVD-coated carbide with excellent smoothness, the new grade resists welding and chipping due to the ultra-multilayered thin film structure made of AlTiN and TiAlCrN. The ACM250F replaces the ACZ150 used with the C-Centering Cutter.

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Applying its expertise on the metallurgy and complex geometry of each end mill or cutting insert, Guhring will also supervise sharpening and regrinding of the Star Rapid's current tools to ensure they are in peak condition and able to hold precise tolerances for excellent finished parts. Star Rapid's machinists will also work with Guhring's onsite technical support to optimise the "speeds and feeds" for every cutter, reducing total time and cost while increasing output.

Low-volume manufacturing and rapid prototyping specialist, Star Rapid has today announced a partnership with Guhring, a German manufacturer of carbide and PCD cutting tools for the machining industry, to further elevate its CNC and prototyping services.

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The Fullcut Mill is now available with the PVD-coated carbide ACP300 with nanometer-level thickness and ultra-multilayered TiAIN and AICrN film, replacing the ACZ350S for general steel applications. The new ACM300F is designed specifically for stainless steel work. The ACM300F boasts fracture and welding resistance and has demonstrated a lifespan 1.5x of conventional inserts in testing.

BIG KAISER has introduced a new set of insert grades for its indexable tools—C-Cutter Mini, C-Centering Cutter and Fullcut Mill. The new inserts are optimized to extend tool life in stainless steel or aluminum.

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The DS20 for aluminum/non-ferrous metals is available for the first time for the C-Centering Cutter. Its diamond-like DLC coating is ultra-smooth with a low wear coefficient and superior welding resistance, and effectively prevents burrs.

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"The partnership we have developed with Guhring allows us to gain a greater competitive edge to meet the growing demands of our global customers."

The partnership will see Star Rapid implement Guhring's Custom Tool Management System which provides tool storage, inventory control and real-time monitoring of tool consumption.

Guhring's Custom Tool Management System creates a more efficient workflow through improved tool tracking and allows for more precise tool ordering based on anticipated future usage. Guhring's family of cutting tools also feature proprietary thin-film, vacuum deposited coatings which extend tool life and performance against high temperatures, friction, vibration and chip adhesion.

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"It's rare to work with such a forward-thinking customer," said Dr. Steffen Lang, head of Guhring's service department. "With the measures that have been put in place, Star Rapid will be able to ensure that its cutting services are running as efficiently as possible and creating parts that are of optimal quality."