Continuing the indexable insert legacy - milling insert

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“An important benefit of the new cutter is low cost per edge from its double-sided 14-edge insert design,” says Matts Westin, product manager, Sandvik Coromant. “In fact, purchasing departments will be pleased to learn that tool inventory costs are reduced because the CoroMill 745 with 25° entering angle uses the same inserts as its counterpart cutter with 42° entering angle.”

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Providing an example of the potential gains on offer, a customer trial application showed impressive benefits when face milling a machine bed component made from cast CMC ST52 (165 HB) on an ISO-50 gantry mill. A 125mm (5in) CoroMill 745 with 25° entering angle reduced cycle time per component by 40 per cent in comparison with a competitor tool.

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When it comes to utilizing the spindle’s power, there is a lot of headroom at the upper limits, provided it’s in short bursts. Be mindful of your time at these loads so you don’t stall out.

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Once clamped in place, the inserts’ rhombic shape provides backdraft on the side and bottom of the cutter. Only the radius and wiper area engage in the cut, as opposed to the previous model, which presented the entire side of the insert. This enables more aggressive cutting parameters while still reducing lateral cutting forces.

The high-feed CoroMill 745 is aimed at roughing to semi-finishing face milling operations on machining centres and multi-task machines. With its multi-edge concept, the tool is particularly suitable for large-batch production, flexible transfer lines and when maximum tool utilisation is important. Advantages will be provided when milling components such as valves, engine blocks, hubs, main frames, pump components and moulds, in fact, any type of general engineering component made from ISO P or ISO K materials. The presence of a short (0.6mm, 0.024in) parallel land ensures a good surface finish. The large screw ensures easy handling, while the insert position and the heptagonal insert shape make clamping exceptionally secure for reliable face milling operations. Internal coolant is available on all cutters, which range from 63 to 160mm (2.5 to 6.0in).

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The Mill A Groove tool can be used to cut step grooves, convex and concave radius grooves, chamfered edges, angles and special profiles with a single insert.

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Despite the elevated MRR and productivity, there is no compromise to surface finish when using the new high-feed CoroMill 745. A light cutting action from the innovative insert positioning provides excellent chip formation, a smooth, soft sound and low power consumption.

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Continuing the indexable insert legacy - milling insert

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