Endmill Cutters Suitable for Aluminium Machining

Developed in conjunction with motorsport teams and aerospace manufacturers, the new 3081 Cyber Series of endmills from ITC is suitable for the machining of aluminium and non-ferrous materials. The endmills have been launched to improve machining performance and productivity for aluminium machining. ITC's research and development department has worked with various manufacturers to offer the new three-flute solid-carbide series of endmills.

The new flute geometry offers excellent surface finishes, productivity levels and swarf clearance, according to the company. The swarf evacuation permits the new series to run at very high feed and speed rates. The highly polished flutes assist in the swarf clearance process by preventing waste material sticking to the cutter, which also enables the series to provide high-quality surface finishes. Manufactured from high-quality ultra-wear-resistant micro-grain carbide, the composition of the 3081 Series is intended to improve tool life and prevents chipping on the cutting edge.

The centre cutting range has a square end and a right-hand helix that makes it suitable for a variety of machining processes in any industry sector machining non-ferrous materials. The straight shank series is available in 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm and 20mm diameters with a respective length of cut of 12mm, 15mm, 20mm, 22mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm and 40mm. With a shank diameter identical to the cutting diameter and an optimal cutting length on cutters with an overall length of 40mm, 50mm, 64mm, 70mm, 84mm, 90mm and 100mm, the 3081 Cyber Series is said to be extremely rigid and robust for high-feed machining. The rigidity of the cutters eliminates vibration and chatter and this contributes to the enhanced surface finishes and extended tool life.

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