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Scientific Cutting Tools Inc. announces a new line of high-performance helical chamfer mills. The helical cutters are significantly freer cutting and impart a smoother finish than the standard straight-flute alternatives. The variable-helical flute design provides high sheer, reduced side cutting pressure and improved chip evacuation, thus achieving extremely high performance.
Made from premium submicron carbide, the tools are manufactured in both 3-flute and 5-flute versions to address a wide variety of materials. The 3-flute design is ideal for softer materials while the 5-flute design performs well in harder materials.
Helical chamfer mills are made on CNC tool and cutter grinders to exacting tolerances. Sizes range from 1/8” to ¾” cutter diameters, and come in 60, 90 and 120 degree included angle configurations. The front of the tool is ground flat and the tip diameter is held to + or – 0.002 inch tolerance to provide ease of set up and accuracy in programming.
In addition, the small tip diameters allow for maximum machining flexibility. These high-performance cutters are stocked and ready to ship with either a bright finish or an AlTiN coating. AlTiN coating is highly recommended for steel applications, to achieve high cutting speeds and to extend tool life.
Related Glossary Terms
- computer numerical control ( CNC)
computer numerical control ( CNC)
Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.
- flat ( screw flat)
flat ( screw flat)
Flat surface machined into the shank of a cutting tool for enhanced holding of the tool.
- included angle
included angle
Measurement of the total angle within the interior of a workpiece or the angle between any two intersecting lines or surfaces.
- tolerance
tolerance
Minimum and maximum amount a workpiece dimension is allowed to vary from a set standard and still be acceptable.