High-Feed End Mills for Mold Machining

Niagara Cutter's high-feed MZN410R and MZN510R AlTiN-coated solid carbide end mills are designed for moldmaking applications involving hardened steels, cast irons and nickel-based superalloys.

"Featuring strong open-end tooth designs, MZN410R and MZN510R improve process reliability through enhanced chip evacuation, eliminating re-cut chips and the resulting edge chipping," said a company spokesperson. "The end mills transfer cutting forces axially into the machine tool spindle, allowing mold shops to use lighter-duty machines to achieve results comparable to those from larger, heavier machines. They also generate less cutting pressure than ball nose or round inserted tools, improving access to smaller corner radii on mold cavity floors and sidewalls."

MZN410R and MZN510R are available in diameters ranging from 1/8" to 5/8", four- and five-flute configurations as well as short and long reach options to meet various workpiece requirements.

"Overall, applying these cutters in high-feed milling operations reduces machining time and cuts costs by allowing use of one tool for a wide range of operations, maximizing material removal rates and allowing close-to-profile pocketing of 90° walls," said the spokesperson. "The technique also minimizes semi-finishing operations to further increase machining efficiency."

For more information contact:

Niagara Cutter, LLC

150 South Fifth Street

P.O. Box 279

Reynoldsville, PA 15851-0279

800-861-6111 / 814-653-8211

www.niagaracutter.com