Expansion of Solid Carbide Milling Offers New Inch Tools for Super and High Temp Alloys
Walter USA LLC expands its solid carbide inch end mills for difficult to machine materials; it introduces more than 3,000 new cutting tools in inch sizes.
Posted: July 19, 2023
With the introduction of more than 3,000 new cutting tools in inch sizes, Walter takes the lead in solid carbide milling. This expansion includes shoulder/slot mills for cutting super alloys and other high-temperature alloys, titanium and stainless steel (ISO S and M material groups) at the highest level.
The MA377/MA373 Supreme milling cutters (4,5 and 6 flutes) for machining titanium and stainless steels are available in sizes from 1/8 to 1¼ inch diameter. The tools are available with or without corner radii, and with or without chip splitters. With Walter’s optimized tool coatings, these mills are suitable for slotting, peripheral milling, trochoidal milling and high-efficiency milling. The offered chipbreaker reduces chip nesting issues and deflection stemming from excess tool pressure.
The MD177/MD173 Supreme milling cutters (7 flutes) have more teeth to boost productivity when machining titanium and high-temperature alloys. The tools are available in sizes from ¼ to 1 inch diameter. The uneven pitch on the tools reduces vibration and allows the entire length of the cutting edge to be used to provide uniform wear. The cutting tools supply outstanding productivity and process reliability.
The MD177 cutter creates exceptionally smooth surfaces without “waterlines.” The MD173 is equipped with chipbreakers that provide outstanding process reliability with high metal removal rates.
The MA375 Supreme cutter (4,5 and 7 flutes) is for roughing and finishing
Inconel and other nickel-base super alloys. The tool is available in sizes from 1/8 to 1 inch diameter and features a variable helix and variable indexing to help reduce chatter and boost productivity. The 4 and 5 flute versions are for aggressive slotting up to ½ inch diameter, peripheral milling and trochoidal machining. The 7-flute mill is designed for dynamic machining and excels at high workpiece hardness levels.
The Walter lineup of products consists of three categories of tools. Supreme tools indicate the highest level of technology and performance available. Advance tools indicate products efficiently balanced between price and performance and Perform tools are products that provide an economical solution with focused importance on price.
Walter, a global leader in the metalworking industry for over 100 years, offers a wide range of precision tools for milling, turning, drilling and threading applications. The company helps customers in the aviation and aerospace industries, automotive, energy, and general metalworking industry improve process reliability and increase productivity. As an innovative partner capable of creating digital process solutions for optimal efficiency, Walter is pioneering Industry 4.0 throughout the machining industry. With Regional Headquarters in Greer, SC, Walter markets its competence brands Walter, Walter Titex, Walter Prototyp and Walter Multiply through a network of channel partners and field engineers across the USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
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