Geometry for Hard Materials and Interrupted Cuts

The new high-performance PH geometry from WIDIA is designed and engineered for plunging and turning in materials harder than 35 HRC or in heavily interrupted cuts across a range of work materials. One toolholder securely seats whatever insert geometries are needed: PT for plunging and turning; PC for plunging and contouring; CM for cut-off (or CM-W with wiper); and the new PH geometry for plunging and turning hard materials.

The WMT toolholder is engineered with an extra-long clamping area for enhanced insert stability. "The proprietary Double V system makes it easy to securely seat inserts in the toolholder pocket for both optimal insert positioning and increased side-load resistance," said a company spokesperson. "Such precise insert positioning and overall system rigidity both translate into improved accuracy and tool life, whether it is face grooving, I.D. grooving, O.D. grooving, plunging or profiling that needs to be done.

"With its 90° top and bottom clamping design, rigid cutting edges and positive geometry, the PH WMT insert may be utilized for plunging and turning hard materials or in accomplishing interrupted cuts in steels, stainless steels, aluminums, cast irons or high-temperature alloys. The recommended WU25PT grade for interrupted cutting features an advanced PVD TiAlN coating for longer tool life, equating to more parts per edge."

"Whether companies are familiar with the WMT system or coming to it for the first time, the value remains: one toolholder, multiple options," said Mark Filosemi, Global Product Manager, Threading, Grooving and Cut-off for WIDIA. "Adding the new PH geometry for plunging and turning hard materials or doing interrupted cuts gives shops more options to get the jobs done."

For more information contact:

WIDIA Products Group

1600 Technology Way

Latrobe, PA 15650

800-446-7738 / 724-539-5000

www.widia.com