YG-1 has launched four new solid carbide fiberglass routers for CNC or hand routers to handle every machining process for fiberglass and other high-performance fibers from start to finish.
"These new routers, like all YG-1 tools, are optimized in composition, cutting angles, flute strength and stability for longer life and lower cost per part," said a company spokesperson. "Four distinctive cutting ends make these fiberglass/composites routers ideal for roughing, finishing, edge trimming, slotting, grooving, drilling or interpolation, achieving the same quality results on a CNC machining center or hand routing."
The line of routers includes:
- Type I (NC end)-Mostly for side milling, roughing or finishing passes for high-quality finish
- Type II (burr end)-Engineered for plunging without damaging side flutes
- Type III (mill end)-Best for surface milling molds or grooving with surface finish requirements
- Type IV (drill end)-Use as a router and a drill; good for interpolation to achieve final hole diameter or slotting with a corner radius.
More applications include machining in carbon fiber, Kevlar and other aramid blends, natural fiber-based composites and thermoset resin/thermoplastic blends.
"YG-1 innovative router designs resolve the challenges of machining composites and stacked materials so shops and production facilities can help customers maximize the cost and weight reductions and other benefits of composites use," said the spokesperson. "YG-1 CFRP routers are made with best-in-class solid carbide and feature special CVD coating for greater cost and time savings. YG-1 engineering teams developed our innovative double-angle point geometry specifically to counteract or eliminate the machining problems typically encountered with CFRP characteristics. YG-1 CVD coating increases abrasion resistance from the fibrous materials and extends tool life by factors of five to 10, at minimum."
Combined with guidance margins and open flutes, these specialized routers also drill holes with no dust jams or pressure overload. Suited to manual hole-making, countersinks and counterbores, hand drilling reduces delamination and fiber pull-out and increases opportunities for dust-free drilling, improving operator comfort, health and safety.
Fiberglass/composite routers are available in a range of sizes, including market standards and specials designed for unique applications.
For more information contact:
YG-1 Tool Co.
730 Corporate Woods Parkway
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
800-765-8665
www.yg1usa.com