Grooving and Cutoff Inserts with TigerTec Silver PVD Coating

Walter USA, LLC has unveiled indexable inserts with Tiger·tec Silver PVD aluminum oxide coating. These indexable grooving and cutoff inserts are designed for superior tool life and increased productivity.

In grooving and cutoff operations tools experience several different conditions within the cut. For example, at the beginning of the cut the tools are exposed to a large amount of coolant, with little or none later. Similarly, there is high speed early in the cut with low speed later, and there is low stress on the tool early on, with high stress at the end of the cut.

Tiger·tec Silver PVD's surface structure is designed to lower the friction on the cutting surface. Also, sharp and defined cutting edges can be achieved because the Tiger·tec Silver PVD coatings are thinner. This fact and the smooth surface help to prevent build-up on the cutting edge and provide process reliability.

This new coating will be made available in four grades: WSM13S, WSM23S, WSM33S and WSM43S. The cutting material WSM13S is designed for use in stable machining conditions due to its hardness. The cutting material WSM43S is aimed at unstable clamping arrangements and machining conditions, low cutting speeds and interrupted cuts. The middle variants WSM23S and WSM33S cover the intermediate range.

Walter USA, LLC offers a line up of cutting tools for milling, drilling, turning, boring and specialized tooling for unique applications through its competence brands Walter Valenite, Walter Titex and Walter Prototyp. As well as service programs through its Walter Multiply brand. Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin the company has a network of distributors and field engineers across North America.

For more information contact:

Walter USA, LLC

N22 W23855 Ridgeview Pkwy. West

Waukesha, WI 53188

800-945-5554

www.walter-tools.com/us