TungUniversalSlot and TecTangentialSlot Slot Milling Cutters

TungUniversalSlot and TecTangentialSlot Slot Milling Cutters

Tungaloy is adding new insert radius sizes to its TungUniversalSlot and TecTangentialSlot slot milling cutter series.

September 3, 2019

Tungaloy is adding new insert radius sizes to its TungUniversalSlot and TecTangentialSlot slot milling cutter series.

Both TungUniversalSlot and TecTangentialSlot are indexable slot milling cutters with unique insert features. Traditional slot milling cutters require two different shapes of inserts in pairs, using one shape for the right corner and the other for the left, in order to complete the slot profile. Both TungUniversalSlot and TecTangentialSlot incorporate a double-sided insert, allowing one side to be used for the right hand and the other for the left hand. TungUniversalSlot has six cutting edges per insert and TecTangentialSlot 4 cutting edges per insert. These insert features contribute to significant improvement of cost-effectiveness with less tool investment and inventory management.

In addition, the insert cutting edge is designed to generate light cutting force and stable cutting even under heavy chip load. The inserts are available in grade AH3135 boasting high fracture toughness and AH120 with wear resistance for long tool life in various materials.

Due to popular demand, the new standard radii sizes include 0.4 mm, 1.0 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm, 4.0 mm and 5.0 mm.

At a Glance

New inserts are available in 0.4 mm, 1.0 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm, 4.0 mm, and 5.0 mm radii sizes

High density and excellent chip evacuation provide increased productivity for various slot milling applications

Cost-effective double-sided inserts with multiple cutting edges, with one side for the right hand and the other for the left hand

Unique cutting edge geometry with integrated wiper flat for fine surface finishing

Available in AH3135 for high fracture toughness and AH120 for wear resistance

Total of 37 inserts to be introduced

Glossary terms in this article

  • fracture toughness
    Critical value (KIC) of stress intensity. A material property.
  • wear resistance
    Ability of the tool to withstand stresses that cause it to wear during cutting; an attribute linked to alloy composition, base material, thermal conditions, type of tooling and ope…
  • milling cutter
    Loosely, any milling tool. Horizontal cutters take the form of plain milling cutters, plain spiral-tooth cutters, helical cutters, side-milling cutters, staggered-tooth side-millin…
  • cutting force
    Engagement of a tool’s cutting edge with a workpiece generates a cutting force. Such a cutting force combines tangential, feed and radial forces, which can be measured by a dynamom…