Solid Endmills for CFRP and Honeycomb Parts
June 1, 2015
"Carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is extremely abrasive and especially difficult to machine," said an Ingersoll Cutting Tools spokesperson.
"When machining composites such as CFRP, there is no chip to speak of. Instead, the material removal mechanism might be better described as shattering. Due to the harsh cutting environment, tool life can be very short when machining CFRP composites. Unless the edge material can withstand the abrasion well enough to hold its geometry and stay sharp, the tool can wear so rapidly that the geometry can change rapidly as well."
To successfully machine CFRP, Ingersoll offers standard sharp solid-carbide tools made from grade IN05S, which can be supplied on request with long-lasting diamond coating. "The unique 10- or 12-flute profile provides good surface finish and, in most cases, eliminates CFRP fiber breakout," said the spokesperson. Ingersoll's Tek-Rounds for machining CFRP composites are available in diameters of 3 - 12 mm and 0.125" - 0.500".
For more information contact:
Ingersoll Cutting Tools
845 S. Lyford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61108-2749
815-387-6600
info@ingersoll-imc.com
www.ingersoll-imc.com
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