End Mill Delivers High-Rate Metal Removal
June 1, 2014
CYCLO CUT Max-Flute high-performance end mills innovate titanium roughing with a 20-flute design capable of high removal rates at low torque.
5ME's 20-flute CYCLO CUT Max-Flute end mill is capable of removing up to 12 in3/min with only 45 ft-lbs. of torque and 12 HP. Max-Flute tools use shallow, radial widths of cut, which transfers less heat to the cutting tool. According to the company, this allows higher surface speeds for roughing titanium, Inconel and other high-temperature alloys that have traditionally required high torque at low RPM to achieve desired removal rates. "These end mills enable manufacturers with lower power equipment to be competitive in the machining of titanium and other exotic materials," said Mike Grubbs, OEM/MTB Account Manager, 5ME.
When coupled with a trochoidal machining strategy, Max-Flute end mills maintain a constant angle of engagement, making the radial cuts more consistent throughout the cutter path, increasing material removal rates and decreasing cycle times, while extending tool life. "The current approach to high-speed machining involves taking very light cuts," said Grubbs. "The Max-Flute/Trochoidal approach allows the machine to make heavier cuts at high speeds, and by using the maximum flute density available, maximum feed rates are achievable."
Max-Flute tools are designed with a differential pitch on the tool flutes to break up harmonics and reduce chatter. "Titanium is very prone to chatter, which affects part quality, and can cause unpredictable tool failure," said Grubbs. "By using extremely high feed rates and light radial cuts, we can remove a lot of material with very little risk of scrapping parts."
For more information contact:
Mike Grubbs
5ME
4270 Ivy Pointe Blvd.
Suite 100
Cincinnati, OH 45245
513-719-1612
mike.grubbs@5me.com
www.5me.com
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