Photo Caption WAL-238: Tigerátec Silver inserts from Walter
Walter has introduced a trio of universal, positive insert geometries that are designed to reduce downtime and boost performance in steel, stainless and iron machining (ISO material types P, M and K).
The Tigerátec Silver MP4, MM4 and MK4 are light cutting and universal positive geometries in both 7° and 11° positive rake angles along with precision-ground and precision-sintered cutting edges. The chip forming geometry features a 12° rake angle for excellent shearing action when cutting stainless or low-carbon steel, along with an additional 18° chip groove in the corner radius area for chip control in light finishing cuts. The D- and V-style inserts also have a curved main cutting edge for reduced cutting forces and clearance in profiling operations.
Typical applications for the geometries include boring operations of all types, profile turning, turning or boring of thin wall or unstable workpieces, internal machining with long overhangs and on Swiss type machines or multi-spindle machines. The Tigerátec Silver MP4, MM4 and MK4 geometries are available in grades WPP10S, WPP20S, WMP20S, WKK10S, WKK20S.
"Field tests have shown that these new geometries provide longer tool life, better chip control, greater reliability and performance increases of up to 75% due to their Tigerátec Silver coating," said a company spokesperson.
For more information contact:
Walter USA, LLC
N22 W23855 Ridgeview Pkwy. West
Waukesha, WI 53188
800-945-5554
www.walter-tools.com/us