The new CoroMill 316 generation of exchangeable-head milling cutters from Sandvik Coromant further expands the company's established solid, round tools portfolio by bringing higher levels of versatility and productivity to machining operations in ISO P (steel) and ISO M (stainless steel) materials. Further benefits include high reliability in almost all applications along with enhanced tool life and a silent machining process.

CoroMill 316 is suitable for all general milling operations, including high-feed facemilling, slot milling, helical interpolation, shoulder milling, profile milling and chamfer milling. The exchangeable heads allow users to easily and accurately switch between various operations, providing end mills with optimized radius variation, teeth frequency, geometry and grade. Beyond steel and stainless steel, the tools can also be used successfully in ISO K (cast iron) and ISO S (heat-resistant superalloys) materials.

"The latest generation of CoroMill 316 adds longer cutting length to its list of attributes, delivering even greater flexibility for machine shops," says Tiziana Pro, Product Manager Solid End Mills at Sandvik Coromant. "Specific operations to benefit include those that demand higher axial depth, up to 1.2 x DC, as well as operations where high stability and vibration suppression are required. In particular, the combination of the modular Coromant EH system and CoroMill 316 provides a number of solutions for all types of machines and user challenges."

Manufacturers can choose Coromant EH as a rotating modular interface for applications up to 32 mm (1.256 inches) in diameter. Integrated machine adapters with EH coupling are recommended for small interfaces where gauge line and swing diameter are critical (BT30, SK40, HSK40/50/63, ER, DTH), as well as different shank types in long overhang applications up to 35 mm (1.38 inches) in diameter.