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When compared to machining using indexable inserts on larger diameters or solid carbide milling cutters for smaller diameters, circular interpolation milling is generally more economical. The cutters have a wealth of applications, as they are able to machine a wide range of materials including steels, titanium and superalloys.

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The NeoMill-Alu-QBig indexable insert milling cutter from Mapal stands for top performance in high-volume milling of aluminium. The tool manufacturer thus offers a very economical solution for use on high-performance machines, such as those found primarily in the aerospace industry.

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Inserts are available with different coatings to suit the material being machined. Due to its mass, the solid carbide tool shank ensures vibration damping throughout the milling process. All variants of tool shank have an internal coolant supply.

Horn has extended its circular interpolation system for slot milling to include tools for the production of narrower grooves.

There are a few issues to consider, like how to clamp your workpiece to the table (use not-too-aggressive double-sided tape) and what end mill to use (you can get away with a standard mill, but one specialized for use on plastic and foam works best).

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With these few considerations, you can achieve a reasonable fit and finish to EVA foam cut on a router.

Horn has extended its circular interpolation system for slot milling to include tools for the production of narrower grooves. The exchangeable inserts are now offered in smaller cutting widths from 0.25mm to 1mm, depending on the diameter. Dependent also on tool diameter, the maximum milling depth is between 1.3mm and 14mm. Inserts are available with different coatings to suit the material being machined. Due to its mass, the solid carbide tool shank ensures vibration damping throughout the milling process. All variants of tool shank have an internal coolant supply. The circular milling system is fast, reliable, achieves good surface finish and offers users a host of advantages. During the process, the tool plunges into the material either at an angle or horizontally and may then be driven on a helical path. It means that threads, for example, can be manufactured to a high level of reproducible quality. When compared to machining using indexable inserts on larger diameters or solid carbide milling cutters for smaller diameters, circular interpolation milling is generally more economical. The cutters have a wealth of applications, as they are able to machine a wide range of materials including steels, titanium and superalloys. www.phorn.co.uk

Can you successful cut EVA foam on a CNC machine? That’s the question they wanted to answer at Carbide 3D. The answer is, yes, yes you can. There are a few issues to consider, like how to clamp your workpiece to the table (use not-too-aggressive double-sided tape) and what end mill to use (you can get away with a standard mill, but one specialized for use on plastic and foam works best). It’s also recommended that you use a shop vac during cutting as cut strings of the foam tend to wrap around the mill. And use conventional cutting, not climb cutting. With these few considerations, you can achieve a reasonable fit and finish to EVA foam cut on a router.

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Tooling manufacturer, Horn has introduced a new carbide insert grade, SG66, for turning components from steel that has been case hardened to 58 HRC.

The exchangeable inserts are now offered in smaller cutting widths from 0.25mm to 1mm, depending on the diameter. Dependent also on tool diameter, the maximum milling depth is between 1.3mm and 14mm.

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It’s also recommended that you use a shop vac during cutting as cut strings of the foam tend to wrap around the mill. And use conventional cutting, not climb cutting.

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The circular milling system is fast, reliable, achieves good surface finish and offers users a host of advantages. During the process, the tool plunges into the material either at an angle or horizontally and may then be driven on a helical path. It means that threads, for example, can be manufactured to a high level of reproducible quality.