SX – High-performance Milling Cutter

FRAISA carries out extensive tests with its own high- performance milling cutters and milling tools made by competitors . We do this to keep a constant eye on the status quo in tool and application technology. These tests involve us- ing the milling cutters in different materials with different milling strategies . A special focus is placed on HDC milling: Due to the high mechanical and thermal loads, testing with this milling process is particularly intensive. This ensures that the tools can be used for a wide range of materials and applications – while also providing maximum performance and a long service life. FRAISA tool technology for maximum competitiveness! Programming: “Smooth traverses” without abrupt changes of direc- tion and excessively high cutting edge utilization should be programmed. Reduce the cutting data in less than ideal or unstable conditions. Cooling lubricant: The external cooling lubricant jet should be aimed precisely . Use the internal coolant supply and feed with suitable clamping devices. The type of cooling lubricant and the concentration of the emulsion used also have a significant influence on performance. If conditions are not ideal or unstable, reduce the cutting data Speed and/or RDOC. Chucking devices: The SX technology was mainly developed in chucking devices with a lateral chucking slot (Weldon shank). These are high-performance roughing tools for HPC and HDC machining so any concentricity error caused by the chucking screw is irrelevant. Our product experts recommend that you use good-quality, undamaged chucking devices and tighten the screw to the torque specified by the manufacturer. Tool: Too large of a tool diameter can overload the machine environment and the application. As a result, it is better to use smaller tool diameters with a high ADOC and RDOC. Material: Material batches can differ despite having the same ma- terial number. For this reason, you should monitor the milling results closely after a batch change and play things safe by reducing the cutting parameters. Notes on application technology: Application expertise for optimum results Machining stainless, acid- and heat-resistant steels is a par- ticular challenge . Using the right high-performance tool and the appropriate cutting data for the job is crucial. But it’s also essential to monitor other factors and make optimizations if necessary. [ 5 ]