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    The Milling process ............................................... D5Basic milling definitions ......................................... D6

    Application of milling cutters .................................. D9

    Milling direction ..................................................... D9

    Cutter diameter position ...................................... D10

    Entry and exit considerations ............................... D11

    Entering angle ..................................................... D12

    Methods for machining a cavity ............................ D14

    Milling method recommendations ......................... D15

    Application hints for milling ................................. D17

    Achieving good surface finish in milling ................. D18

    Countering vibrations in milling ............................. D19

    When results are affected by vibration .................. D21

    Selecting cutting data ......................................... D22

    Terminology and units for milling ........................... D23

    General milling formulas ...................................... D23

    Formulas for specific milling cutters ...................... D24

    Calculation of power consumption ........................ D25

    Constant K for power calculations ........................ D26

    Cuttting data calculations for milling ..................... D27

    Circular interpolation ........................................... D31

    Mounting dimensions for cutters .......................... D33

    Insert mounting with Torx Plus .............................. D34

    Tool wear ............................................................ D35

    If problems should occur ..................................... D36

    Selection and application process ........................ D38

    Operations tool recommendations ..................... D40

    Tool guide and selection ...................................... D42

    CoroMill 245 ....................................................... D46Insert geometries and grades .............................. D48

    Tailor Made ......................................................... D51

    CoroMill 290 ....................................................... D52

    Insert geometries and grades .............................. D54

    Tailor Made ......................................................... D56

    CoroMill 390 ....................................................... D57

    Insert geometries and grades .............................. D63

    Shoulder, plunge milling and peck drilling .............. D64

    Tailor Made ......................................................... D65

    Turn-milling with CoroMill 390 ............................... D68

    CoroMill 200 and 300 round insert cutters ........... D69

    Contents

    CoroMill 200 ....................................................... D70Inserts and grades .............................................. D72

    Ramping and helical interpolation ......................... D74

    Tailor Made ......................................................... D75

    CoroMill 300 ....................................................... D76

    Inserts and grades .............................................. D79

    Ramping and helical interpolation ......................... D80

    CoroMill 216 ....................................................... D81

    CoroMill ball nose cutter ...................................... D82

    Machining recommendations ................................ D84

    CoroMill 216F ..................................................... D85

    CoroMill ball nose finsihing endmill ....................... D86

    Machining recommendations ................................ D88

    CoroMill 210 ....................................................... D89

    CoroMills high feed facemill and plunging cutter .... D90

    Tailor Made ......................................................... D92

    High feed milling ................................................. D93

    Plunge milling ..................................................... D94

    CoroMill Century ................................................. D96

    Insert geometries and grades .............................. D98

    Cutter setting ...................................................... D99

    Tailor Made ....................................................... D100

    CoroMill 790 ..................................................... D101

    Interpolation and ramping .................................. D104

    Tailor Made ....................................................... D105

    CoroMill 331 ..................................................... D106

    Applications ...................................................... D108

    Insert and grades .............................................. D110

    CoroMill 331 with cassettes .............................. D114Gang milling staggered ...................................... D115

    Mounting and setting instructions ....................... D117

    Tailor Made ....................................................... D119

    T-Max Q-cutter ................................................... D126

    Tailor Made ....................................................... D127

    Heavy duty T-Max 45 .......................................... D129

    Sandvik Auto and T-line cutters ........................... D131

    Auto inserts ...................................................... D132

    Sandvik AUTO-AF ............................................... D133

    Mounting and setting ......................................... D134

    Square shoulder Auto-FS .................................... D136

    Milling

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    Auto CAP system ............................................... D137T-Line milling cutters .......................................... D138

    Sandvik Auto cylinder boring cutter ..................... D139

    Tailor Made ....................................................... D140

    Tailor Made Auto-AF ........................................... D143

    CoroMill Plura solid carbide cutters ..................... D144

    Selecting CoroMill Plura cutters .......................... D145

    Endmill types and applications ........................... D146

    Cutting data ...................................................... D154

    Tailor Made ....................................................... D158

    If probles occur CoroMill Plura ......................... D159

    Regrinding ........................................................ D160

    Application technique ........................................ D161

    CoroMill Plura thread milling cutters ................... D162

    Cutting data ...................................................... D164

    Feed recommendations milling ........................ D165

    Productivity parameters, HSM and 3D milling ...... D169

    Cutting speed recommendations ........................ D170

    Milling grades ................................................... D178

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    Milling

    The milling process

    Modern milling is a very universal machining method. During the past few years, hand-in-

    hand with machine tool developments, milling has evolved into a method that machines

    a very broad range of configurations. The choice of methods today in multi-axis machinery

    is no longer straightforward in addition to all the conventional applications, milling is a

    strong contender for producing holes, cavities, surfaces that used to be turned, threads,

    etc. Tooling developments have also contributed to the new possibilities along with the

    gains in producitivity, reliablity and quality consistency that have been made in indexable

    insert and solid carbide technology.

    Milling is principally metal cutting performed with a rotating, multi-edge cutting tool

    which performs programmed feed movements against a workpiece in almost any direc-

    tion. It is this cutting action that makes milling such an efficient and versatile machining

    method. Each of the cutting edges remove a certain amount of metal, with a limited

    in-cut engagement, making chip formation and evacuation a secondary concern. Most

    frequently still, milling is applied to generate flat faces as in facemilling - but other

    forms and surfaces are increasing steadily as the number of five-axis machining centres

    and multi-task machines grow.

    The main types of milling operations as seen from the effect on the component or from

    a tool path point of view include:

    1 facemilling

    2 square-shoulder milling

    3 profile milling

    4 cavity milling

    5 slot milling

    6 turn milling

    7 thread milling

    8 cutting off

    9 high-feed milling

    10 plunge milling

    11 ramping

    12 helical interpolation

    13 circular interpolation

    14 trocidal milling

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7

    8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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    Basic Milling definitionsA milling cutter will basically employ one

    or a combination of the following basic

    cutting actions: (A) radial, (B) peripheral

    and (C) axial. Throughout the variations

    in milling methods, one can trace back

    the cutting action to these feed direc-

    tions in relation to the axis of tool rota-

    tion. For example:

    Facemilling is a combined cutting action

    by the cutting edges, mainly the ones on

    the periphery and to some extent by theones on the face of the tool. The milling

    cutter rotates at a right angle to the direc-

    tion of radial feed against the workpiece.

    Side and face milling uses mainly the

    cutting edges on the periphery of the

    tool. The milling cutter rotates round an

    axis parallel to the tangential feed.

    Plunge milling mainly uses the cutting edg-

    es on the face or end of the tool as it is fed

    axially, performing a partial drilling action.

    To set-up the milling operation, a number

    of definitions should be established.

    These define the dynamics of the rotat-

    ing milling tool, with a specified diameter

    (Dc), having largest diameters (Dc2 orD3), moving against the workpiece, with

    an effective cutting diameter (De), the

    basis for the cutting speed.

    Cutting speed (vc) in m/min indicates

    the surface speed at which the cutting

    edge machines the workpiece. This is a

    tool oriented value and part of the cutting

    data which ensures that the operation is

    carried out efficiently and within the rec-

    ommended scope of the tool material.

    Spindle speed (n)in rpm is the number

    of revolutions the milling tool on the

    spindle makes per minute. This is a ma-

    chine oriented value which is calculated

    from the recommended cutting speedvalue for an operation.

    Dc

    Dc2

    De

    Dc

    ap

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    Feed per minutealso known as the table

    feed, machine feed or feed speed (v)

    in mm/min is the feed of the tool in re-

    lation to the workpiece in distance per

    time-unit related to feed per tooth and

    number of teeth in the cutter.

    Maximum chip thickness (hex) in mm

    is the most important limitation indica-

    tor for a tool, for an actual operation. A

    cutting edge on a milling cutter has been

    designed and tested to have a recom-

    mended starting value and a minimum

    and maximum value.

    Feed per tooth (fz) in mm/tooth is a

    value in milling for calculating the table

    feed. As the milling cutter is a multi-edge

    tool, a value is needed to ensure that

    each edge machines under satisfac-

    tory conditions. It is the linear distance

    moved by the tool while one particular

    tooth is engaged in cut. The feed per

    tooth value is calculated from the recom-

    mended maximum chip thickness value.

    The number of available cutter teethin

    the tool (zn) varies considerably and is

    used to determine the table feed while

    the effective number of teeth (zc) is the

    number of effective teeth. The material,

    width of component, stability, power, sur-

    face finish influence how many teeth are

    suitable.

    Feed per revolution (fn)in mm/rev is a

    value used specifically for feed calcula-

    tions and often to determine the finish-

    ing capability of a cutter. It is an auxiliary

    value indicating how far the tool moves

    during the rotation.

    Depth of cut (ap) in mm (axial) is what

    the tool removes in metal on the face

    from the workpiece. This is the distance

    the tool is set below the un-machined

    surface.

    Cutting width (ae)in mm (radial) is the

    width of the component engaged in cut by

    the diameter of the cutter. It is distance

    across the surface being machined or, if

    the tool diameter is smaller, that covered

    by the tool.

    The average chip thickness (hm) is auseful value in determining specific cut-

    ting force and subsequently power calcu-

    lations. It is calculated in relation to the

    type of cutter engagement involved.

    fz

    hm

    hex

    ae

    ae

    ar

    ap

    ae

    asp

    EL

    ae

    ae

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    The removal rate (Q)is volume of metal

    removed per time in cubic-mm and can

    be established using values for cutting

    depth, width and feed.

    The machining time (Tc)or period of cut-

    ter engagement is the machining length

    (lm) divided by the table feed.

    The specific cutting force (kct)is a power

    calculating factor taking into account the

    material in question and for a chip thick-

    ness value. It relates to machinability as

    well as feed rate and cutting speed.

    Power (Pc) and efficiency () are ma-

    chine tool oriented values where the netpower can be calculated to ensure that

    the machine in question can cope with

    the cutter and operation.

    As regards cutting geometry in milling,

    the entering angle (r), or the major cut-

    ting edge angle, of the cutter is the domi-

    nant factor affecting the cutting force di-

    rection and chip thickness. The choice of

    insert geometry has been simplified into

    three practical areas of varying cutting

    action effects : Light (L), general purpose

    (M) and tough (H) geometries.

    Pitch (u) is the distance between teeth

    on the cutter. It is the distance between

    one point on one cutting edge to the same

    point on the next edge. Milling cutters are

    mainly classified into coarse (L), close

    (M) and extra close (H) pitches, as well

    as extra, extra close pitch. The different

    pitches affect operational stability, power

    consumption and suitable workpiece ma-

    terial. A differential pitch means an un-

    equal spacing of teeth on the cutter andis a very effective means with which to

    counter vibration tendencies.

    L HM

    L HM

    Entering angle variation of milling cutter.

    Light cutting geometry -L

    Sharp, positive cutting edge.

    Smooth cutting performance.

    Low feed rates.

    Low machine power.

    Lower cutting force requirements.

    Coarse pitch (-L)

    Reduced number of inserts, with

    differential pitch, for best

    productivity when stability andpower are limited.

    Extended tooling.

    Small machines, i.e. taper 40.

    General purpose geometry -M

    Positive geometry for mixed

    production.

    Medium feed rates.

    Tough geometry -H

    For highest security requirements.

    High feed rates.

    Close pitch (-M)

    General purpose milling and

    mixed production.

    Extra close pitch (-H)

    Maximum number of inserts for

    best productivity under stable

    conditions.Short chipping materials.

    Heat resistant materials.

    r90 45 10

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    Application of milling cutters

    Milling directionDuring the milling operation, the work-

    piece is fed either with or against the

    direction of rotation and this affects the

    nature of the start and finish of the cut.

    In Down milling (1) (also called climb

    milling), the workpiece feed direction is

    the same as that of the cutter rotation at

    the area of cut. The chip thickness will

    decrease from the start of the cut until it

    is zero at the end of the cut in peripheral

    milling.

    In Up milling (2) (also called conven-

    tional milling), the feed direction of the

    workpiece is opposite to that of the cut-

    ter rotation at the area of cut. The chip

    thickness starts at zero and increases to

    the end of the cut.

    In Up milling, with the insert starting

    its cut at zero chip thickness, there are

    high cutting forces which tend to push

    the cutter and workpiece away from each

    other. The insert has to be forced into

    the cut, creating a rubbing or burnishing

    effect with friction, high temperatures

    and often contact with a work-hardened

    surface caused by the preceeding insert.Forces will also tend to lift the workpiece

    from the table.

    In Down milling, the insert start its cut

    with a large chip thickness. This avoids

    the burnishing effect with less heat and

    minimal work-hardening tendencies. The

    large chip thickness is advantageous

    and the cutting forces tend to pull the

    workpiece into the cutter, holding the in-

    sert in the cut.

    During milling, chips will sometimes

    stick or weld to the cutting edge and be

    carried around to the start of the next

    cut. In Up milling, the chip can easily be

    trapped or wedged between the insert

    and workpiece, which can then result

    in insert breakage. In Down milling, the

    same chip would be cut in half and not

    damage the cutting edge.

    Down milling is preferred wherever the

    machine tool, fixturing and workpiece will

    allow.

    Down milling, however, makes certain

    demands on the process in that forces

    tend to pull the cutter along while they

    hold the workpiece down. This needs

    the machine to cope with table-feed

    play through back-lash elimination. If the

    tool pulls into the workpiece, feed is in-

    creased unintentionally which can lead

    to excessive chip thickness and edge

    breakage. Up milling should be selectedin such cases. Also when large varia-

    tions in working allowance occur, up mill-

    ing may be advantageous. Fixturing has

    to be adapted to hold the workpiece cor-

    rectly as well as having the right cutter

    size for the job. The direction of cutting

    forces are, however, more advantageous

    as regards vibration tendencies.

    Down-milling and up-milling.

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    The selection of milling cutter diameter

    is usually made on the basis of the work-

    piece width with the power availability

    of the machine also being taken into ac-

    count. The position of the cutter in rela-

    tion to the workpiece engagement andcontact the cutter teeth have are vital

    factors for successful operation.

    There are three principal types of milling

    cutter/workpiece relationship situations:

    Firstly, when the workpiece width is larger

    than or the same as the cutter diam-

    eter, leading to thin chips at entry/exit

    or when several passes are required.

    (Typical of when the workpiece surfaces

    are very large or the cutter diameter too

    small for the application).

    Secondly, (2) where the cutter-diameter

    is somewhat larger than the workpiece

    width, as is often case in facemilling.

    (20 to 50% - often representing the ideal

    situation especially in facemilling.)

    Thirdly, (3) where the diameter is consid-

    erably larger than the width of cut, with

    cutter axis well outside the workpiece

    width. (This is often the case with side

    and facemilling, long edge milling and

    endmilling.)

    In facemilling especially, the workpiece

    width should influence the milling cutter

    diameter. The cutter diameter should

    not be the same as the workpiece

    width a diameter 20 to 50% larger

    than the workpiece width is normally

    recommended.

    If several passes need to be taken,

    these should be taken in a way that cre-ates the diameter/width relationship

    of approximately 4/3 and not the full

    diameter at each pass as this helps to

    ensure good chip formation and suit-

    able cutting edge load.

    In the ideal situation, with the cutter be-

    ing sufficiently larger than the workpiece

    width, the milling cutter should always

    be positioned slightly off-centre. Being

    close to the centre is advantageous in

    that the cut which each insert takes is

    at its shortest and that entry and exit of

    cuts are good from a chip formation and

    shock-load point of view. However, when

    the tool is positioned dead on centre, a

    disadvantageous situation arises. Radial

    forces of even magnitude will fluctuate in

    direction as the cutting edges go in and

    out of cut. The machine spindle can vi-

    brate and become damaged, inserts may

    chip resulting in poor surface finish.

    Moving the cutter slightly off-centre will

    mean a more constant force direction - a

    type of pre-loading is achieved when the

    cutter is against the workpiece.

    Cutter diameter and position

    Avoid positioning cutters on-centre.

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    Also linked to chip thickness in milling is

    the entering angle of a facemill. This is

    the angle between the main, leading cut-

    ting edge of the insert and the workpiece

    surface. Chip thickness, cutting forces

    and tool-life are affected especially bythe entering angle. Decreasing the en-

    tering angle reduces chip thickness for

    a given feed rate and this chip thinning

    effect spreads the amount of material

    over a larger part of the cutting edge. A

    smaller entering angle also provides a

    more gradual entry into cut, reducing ra-

    dial pressure and protecting the cutting

    edge. The higher axial forces, however, in-

    creases the pressure on the workpiece.

    The most common entering angles today

    are 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 10 degrees

    and those of the round insert.

    The 90 degree cutter will generate

    mostly radial forces, in direction of the

    feed. This means that the surface being

    machined will not be subjected to very

    much axial pressure, which is positive

    for milling workpieces with a weak struc-

    ture or thin walls. The main application

    area however is for square shoulder mill-

    ing, achieving a right-angled edge as a

    result of the cut.

    The 45 degree cutterhas radial and axial

    cutting forces which are about the same

    in value, giving rise to more balanced

    pressure and being less demanding as

    regards machine power. This is the gen-

    eral purpose facemilling entering angle.

    It is also especially suitable for milling

    workpieces in short-chipping materials

    that will fritter, because of excessive radi-

    al forces acting on the dwindling amount

    of material left at the end of a cut. It also

    presents the cutting edge more gently at

    the start of cut and gives rise to a lower

    tendency for vibrations when milling with

    long overhangs or smaller toolholding

    facilities. The thinnner chip allows for

    high productivity in many applications

    because of the scope for higher table

    feed while maintaining a moderate cut-

    ting edge load. This often makes up for

    the smaller depth of cut capability which

    the smaller angle provides.

    The 10 degree entering angle is used

    on high-feed and plunge milling cutters.

    This allows them to perfom at very high

    cutting data, where the chip thickness is

    small but the table feed is very high. Low

    cutting forces are advantageous because

    the dominant direction is axial, both as

    regards radial and axial milling, limiting

    vibration tendencies and providing a poten-

    tial for very high metal removal rates.

    The round insert cutterhas a continu-

    ously variable entering angle, from zero

    upwards to 90 degrees, depending upon

    the cutting depth. The insert radius pro-

    vides a very strong cutting edge, suit-

    able for high table feed rates because

    of the thinner chip generated along the

    Entering angle

    Common milling cutter entering angles and their effect on cutting forces and chip thickness.

    90 45 10

    fz fzfzfz

    apapapap

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    long cutting edge. The chip-thining ef-

    fect is suitable for machining titanium

    and heat resistant alloys. The change in

    cutting force direction along the insert

    radius and the resulting pressure during

    the operation will depend upon the depthof cut. Modern insert geometry develop-

    ments have made the round insert mill-

    ing cutters more widely suitable because

    of the smoother cutting action, requiring

    less power and stability from the ma-

    chine tool. Today, it is not a specialized

    cutter anymore and should be regarded

    as an efficient roughing cutter, capable

    of high material removal rates.

    90 hex

    = fz

    75 hex

    = 0.96 fz

    60 hex

    = 0.86 fz

    45 hex

    = 0.707 fz

    10 hex

    = 0.18 fz

    r

    hex

    O iC2(iC2ap)2 f

    z

    iCh

    ex=

    The values for hexare given for

    operations with the cutter

    centered on the workpiece. For

    sidemilling the hexvalue varies

    depending on cutter diameter

    and working engagement.

    Thin walled components

    Weak fixtured components

    Where 90 form is required

    90 entering angle cutters

    General purpose first choice

    Reduces vibration on long overhang

    Chip thinning effect allows increased

    productivity

    45 entering angle cutters

    Strongest cutting edge with multiple

    indexes

    General purpose cutter

    Increased chip thinning effect for

    heat resistant alloys

    Round insert cutters

    100%

    chip load75%

    50%

    25%

    Entering angle and max. chip thickness.

    45

    30

    fz

    hex

    fz

    On round inserts the chip load and entering

    angle vary with the depth of cut.

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    Ramping and circular interpolation in helix

    Ramping is an efficient way to approach the workpiece when

    machining pockets. For larger holes, however, circular interpo-

    lation in helix is much more power efficient and flexible than

    using a large boring tool.

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    2

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    4

    5

    Required

    depth of

    cut for

    machining

    the first

    layer.

    Methods for machining a cavity

    Conventional method

    Two axis ramping

    One of the best methods to reach a

    full axial depth of cut, is linear ramp-

    ing in the X/Y and Z axis. Note that

    if choosing the right starting point,

    there will be no need for milling away

    stock from the ramping section.

    Ramping can start from in to out or

    from out to in, depending on the ge-

    ometry of the die or mould. The main

    criterion is how to get rid of the chips

    in the best way e.g. down milling

    should be performed in a continuous

    cut. When taking a new radial depth

    of cut it is important to approach it

    with a ramping movement or, prefer-

    ably using smooth circular interpo-

    lation. In HSM applications this is

    crucial.The ramping angle is dependent

    upon the diameter of the cutter used,

    clearance to the cutter body, insert

    size and depth of cut. The clearance

    also depends upon the diameter of

    the cutter.

    Pre-drilling/peck-milling

    Pre-drilling of a starting hole is not

    recommended as one extra tool is

    needed. Unproductive time for posi-

    tioning and tool changing are nega-

    tive factors, and also tool magazine

    positions are unnecessarily filled.

    Axial feed capability is an advantage

    in many operations. Holes, cavities

    as well as contours can be more ef-

    ficiently machined.

    A number of Coromant tools with this

    capability are available in this cata-

    logue. These tools are also favour-

    able for weak machine spindles and

    when using long overhangs, since

    the cutting forces are mainly directed

    axially.

    If using a ball nose endmill it is

    pretty common to use a peck-drilling

    cycle to reach a full axial depth of

    cut and then mill away a layer of the

    cavity. This is then repeated until the

    cavity is finished. The drawback with

    this approach is that chip evacuation

    problems rise at the centre of the

    end mill.

    A better method is to reach the full

    axial depth of cut using circular inter-

    polation in helix. It is also important

    then to facilitate chip evacuation.

    Three axis ramping

    Feeding the tool in a helical shaped

    path in the axial direction of the

    spindle is mainly used in die and

    mould making. This has several ad-

    vantages when machining holes with

    large diameters. Machining can be

    performed with only one tool, usually

    with no chip breaking and evacuation

    or vibration problems, as the diam-

    eter of the tool is smaller compared

    to the diameter of the hole to be

    machined.

    It is recommended that the diameter

    of the hole is twice the diameter of

    the cutter.

    The maximum ramping angle for the

    cutter should also be checked when

    using circular interpolation in helix.

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    ae= max

    0.4 x Dc

    - Ramping circular interpolation

    Suitable tool is CoroMill 300 round insert cutterHelical interpolation to depth of cut : ap = 0.4 x iC (insert size) with a maximum ramping

    angle depending upon cutter diameter

    For maximum material removal rate select insert size (iC) 12 or 16 mm and fine-pitch

    cutter. Ensure all programmed radii are 15% larger than cutter radius.

    FacemillingAvoid milling over holes or slots whenever possible as these

    interrrupted cuts are demanding on the cutting edges with mul -

    tiple entries and exits. If possible make the holes in a subse -

    quent operation. Alternatively, reduce the recommended feed

    rate by 50% over the workpiece area containing the holes.

    When machining large workpiece surface areas, select tool

    path to keep the milling cutter in full contact rather than per -

    form several parallel passes. When changing direction, include

    a small radial tool path to keep cutter moving, avoiding dwell

    and chatter tendencies.

    Consider round insert cutters as first choice for facemilling

    CoroMill 200 or CoroMill 300 with 45-degree cutter as alter -

    native CoroMill 245. For milling against shoulders, select the

    90 degree cutter CoroMill 390 as first choice.

    Pocket milling- Rough machining of rectangular pockets through circular

    interpolation.

    Suitable tools are CoroDrill 880 or Coromant U-drill for drilling

    and the CoroMill 390 long-edge cutter for milling.

    The application is suitable for this method with drilling first and

    then opening up through long-edge milling.

    The drill diameter (Dc) should be 5 to 10 mm larger than that

    of the long-edge cutter.

    Apply a maximum depth of cut of 2 x Dc for the long-edge cutterand programme radial step-overs (ae) of 30 to 40%.

    A large-diameter cutter will be capable of a high metal removal

    rate but leaves more material in the corners to be machined in

    a subsequent operation.

    All programmed radii should be 15% larger than the cutter ra -

    dius.

    - Drilling followed by plunge milling , when pockets are deeper than twice the cutter

    diameter

    Suitable tools are CoroDrill 880 or Coromant U drill and CoroMill 2 10

    The largets possible cutter diameter should be used and ensure that two teeth are

    constantly engaged in cut.

    Milling method recommendations

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    Dc= 2 x R 1(D

    c= 11 mm)

    R = 6 mm

    Max. cutter

    Milling of a closed slot- drilling and full-slot milling

    Suitable tools are CoroDrill 880 or Coromant U-drill and CoroMill

    390 long edge cutter.

    When a slot is long and narrow, circular interpolation is not pos -

    sible so the three options available require full-width machin -

    ing. If the machine power allows it the cutter diameter selected

    should be as close to the finished slot size, leaving just thefinishing allowance.

    retemaidahtiwllirdaesugnillimtols-llufybdewollofgnillirD

    5 to 10 mm larger than the long-edge cutter. A maximum depth

    of cut of 1 x Dc should be applied and a reduced feed at the

    start to produce room for chip evacuation.

    - drilling and plunge milling

    Suitable tools are CoroDrill 880 or Coromant U drill and CoroMill 2 10.

    Use a drill with a diameter (Dc) 1 mm larger than the milling cutte r.A maximum radial cutting depth of 12 mm (Dc : 50 mm) should be applied and two

    teeth should constantly be engaged in cut.

    - two-axis ramping

    Suitable tool is CoroMill 300.

    Two-axis ramping to depth of cut ap = 0.3 x iC

    The maximum ramping angle is dependant upon cutter diameter. (5 degrees for 50mm). For maximum metal removal rate select insert size 12 or 16 mm and a fine-pitch

    cutter.

    Semi-roughing of cornersBefore actual finishing operations in a cavity, there are often

    requirements to remove material in the form of a large radius

    left by a roughing tool. Because of the normally small radius

    requirement and relatively deep cavities involved, tools areslender enough to get into corners. This operation can be time

    consuming, however, and is worth optimizing, even when two

    different cutter diameters are needed to arrive at the finish.

    - Rest-milling of 90-degree corners (pocket-depth up to 4 x Dc

    of finished radius)

    Suitable tools are CoroMill 390 and CoroMill Plura depending

    upon diameter.

    The cutter radius should be smaller than the corner radius to

    avoid vibrations.

    - Plunge milling (pocket depths larger than 3 x Dc or finished

    corner)

    Suitable tools are CoroMill 390, CoroMill 300 and CoroMill

    Plura, depending upon diameter.

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    3 5

    Dc= 2 x R

    Machining sequence 1 to 5.

    - Rest-millingof 90-degree corner (pock-

    et depth up to 4 x Dc of finished radius)

    If there is a lot of material left after the

    roughing operation a different machining

    strategy should be approached. Above

    all the cutter needs stability and good

    reach so as to be able to make the larger

    radial cuts.The Coromant U plunging drill is suitable

    here as it allows cuts of up to 75% of the

    cutter diameter which can then be fol-

    lowed by semi-finishing using previously

    described rest milling strategy.

    - closed anglesare a common feature in

    cavities and, depending upon the angle in-

    volved between the two walls, two different

    approches can be used. A pocket with a

    5-axis-land can be finished with a square

    endmill in a 4-axis machine. When a radius

    is specified, a ball nose endmill is needed

    to machine the radius. This, however, is

    much longer machining process and re-

    quires a 5-axis machine capability.

    2

    1

    3

    5

    4

    12

    Dc = 12.7 mm

    End radius= 6 mm

    Start radius =16 mm

    Dc = 20 mm

    Dc = 12.7 mm

    End radius= 6 mm

    Start radius =16 mm

    Application hints for milling:

    check power capability and machine rigidity, making sure that the machine can handle the cutter diameter required

    machine with the shortest possible tool overhang on the spindle

    use the correct cutter pitch for the operation to ensure that there are not too many inserts engaged in cut causing vibration

    while on the other hand, ensure there is sufficient insert engagement with narrow workpieces or when milling over voids

    ensure that the right feed per insert is used to achieve the right cutting action through the recommended maximum chip

    thickness

    use down milling whenever possible

    use positive-geometry indexable inserts whenever possible for smooth cutting action and lowest power consumption

    select the right diameter in relation to the the workpiece width

    select the most suitable entering angle

    position the milling cutter correctly

    only use coolant if considered necessary, milling is generally performed better without

    follow tool maintenance recommendations and monitor tool wear

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    The wiper protrudes below the other inserts by approximately

    0.05 mm. The wiper facet is crowned (large radius) to give a

    step-free surface allowing for different spindle inclinations.

    The feed per rev. (fn) should be limited to 60% of parallel land

    to ensure a stepfree surface.

    The most common reason for a bad result with a wiper insert is

    incorrect mounting. To mount correctly, push the wiper radially and

    slide axially against the third support point, before clamping.

    Endmills

    The surface finish will depend on the radial run-out of the end-

    mill and both the cutter and its clamping have to be consid-

    ered. The worst situation is where only one tooth generates the

    surface finish, see sketch.

    A change from down to up-milling can for some materials im-

    prove the surface finish, and the same applies to the use of

    coolants, especially when finishing sticky materials.

    For finishing operations the radial depth of cut should be kept

    low. This has an important effect on the deflection of cutter.

    With an indexable endmill, tolerances and cutter deflection will

    contribute to a deviation from a true 90 shoulder.

    A surface finish is best described by its roughness and wavi-

    ness values. The key to obtaining a good surface finish is to

    use inserts with wiper flats.

    Length of the wiper edge

    If the feed per rev. is smaller than the length of the parallel land

    the surface will be generated by the highest insert.

    Achieving good surface finish in milling

    Surface finish with wiper inserts

    bs

    2.0 2.3 R2451.46 2.12 R2900.4 1.6 N331.1A / R/L331.1A0.4 1.5 R3901.6 2.0 SEKR / SEMN / SEER /SEHN / SEKN

    1.5 SNKN / SNAN1.4 2.7 SPKR / SPAN / SPKN1.2 1.4 TPKR / TPKN2.0 2.2 LNCX

    Parallel land Inserts

    bs

    8.2 R24510.0 SPEX10.0 SNEX

    Parallel land

    Wiper inserts

    mm

    mm

    Wiper insert set below other inserts.

    fz

    Dc

    H =f

    z2

    4xDc

    8.2

    r

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    Countering vibrations in milling

    Due to a number of factors tuned adapters are being used more

    and more when machining with long overhangs. Workpieces are

    becoming increasingly more complicated while machining opera-

    tions need to be done ever faster. This means that there is no

    time to re-position the workpiece, instead long tools are used to

    reach all the surfaces to be machined in one mounting. This inturn means that in many cases the workpiece does not have suf-

    ficient support in the fixture at every machining point.

    To maintain maximum productivity when machining e.g a cavity its

    important to choose the right extentions. To start with the long-

    est will in many cases decrease the productivity due to vibration

    problems. Therefore its better to choose a series of extensions

    and start with the shortest one and use a tuned adapter in the

    deepest sections.

    On those occasions when cutting data has to be reduced be-

    cause of problems with vibration, a tuned adapter provides an in-

    crease in productivity.

    Tapered tool adapters can be used in order to achieve as advan-

    tageous a mounting as possible and in relation to machine and

    tool. This optimizes the rigidity throughout the whole tool.

    Workpiece support: In order to achieve the best results, the

    workpiece should have correct support in relation to the cutting

    forces which arise during the machining process. Machining in a

    workpiece with an overhang should be avoided where there is no

    support.

    The condition and stability of the machine has an effect on the

    quality of the surface which is generated. Excessive wear of the

    spindle bearings or feed mechanism can result in a poor surface

    structure. If the machine is not properly set and maintained, vibra-

    tion can cause impaired tool-life and poor surface quality.

    Tool: Choose the right milling cutter for the job in hand. Use the

    correct ratio between the milling cutter diameter and the width of

    the workpiece. Choose the correct tooth pitch, since too many

    teeth in the milling cutter can cause excessive loading. Where

    possible, use a positive geometry to reduce the cutting forces.

    The positioning of the cutter is also extremely important in this

    connection.

    A basic rule/recommendation: When the total tool length, from

    the gauge line to the lowest point on the cutting edge, exceeds

    4-5 times the diameter at the gauge line, tuned, tapered bars

    should be used.

    Tuned toolsTuned tools used for milling, function in the same way as previ-

    ously described for turning tools. That is to say that inside the tool

    there is a heavy tuning body suspended on rubber bushes. If the

    tool begins to vibrate, the heavy tuning body tries to counteract the

    vibration so that it disappears entirely.

    Sandvik Coromant offers tuned adapters in different versions, such

    as Coromant Capto and HSK mountings, for both arbor mounting

    face and shoulder milling cutters and smaller shank cutters with

    threaded coupling. These tuned adapters for milling are preset as

    for turning tools, which means that they can be used without any

    additional measures.

    Handling, storage and maintenance oftuned products

    A tuned bar should be handled with care and should

    never be exposed to blows or shaking to free a tuning

    system which has stuck. A tuned bar is often stored hori-

    zontally for practical reasons without causing any harm.

    Under normal conditions a tuned bar will operate with-

    out maintenance. However, rubber bushes which are

    vital for the functioning of the damping system will age

    with time and lose their spring characteristic and their

    capacity to act as a complement to the oil in the damp-

    ing system. When the critical point for service life of

    the rubber bushes has been reached, the damping sys-

    tem will cease to function.

    The service life of the damping system is shortened if it

    is exposed to intense heat. Therefore coolant should be

    used to extend the service life of the damping system.

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    FlywheelVibration occurs frequently during side and face milling but this

    problem can be remedied in an effective and simple way. In

    addition to up milling, a flywheel can be fitted to the arbor on

    which the milling cutter is set up. In order to improve stability

    further when side and face milling, it is a basic rule to use the

    largest possible flywheel to which the application permits.

    The best way to make a flywheel is to use a number of round

    carbon steel discs, each with a centre hole and key groove to fit

    the arbor. For a particular flywheel weight the effect increases

    as the diameter of the flywheel increases. This means that if

    circumstances permit a large diameter, the weight of the fly-

    wheel can be reduced. The flywheel weight can, if necessary, be

    distributed over several flywheels where space permits.

    Higher spindle speeds and a larger cut reduces the need for a

    flywheel. The smallest possible milling cutter diameter should

    be used for this so that the spindle speed can be increased for

    a particular cutting speed.

    Some rules of thumb for use of a flywheel

    In a small machine with low power the need for

    a flywheel is greater than in a large powerful ma-

    chine.

    Position the flywheel as close to the tool as pos-

    sible.

    Strengthening the workpiece mounting is always a

    good investment.

    The smoother machining, which results from using

    a flywheel, leads to a reduction in noise and vibra-

    tion, and a longer tool-life.

    When mounting a tool on a tuned adapter it is important to

    remember that there is a tuning body inside the adapter.

    Since the adapter is not solid it can easily be deformed

    and therefore must not be clamped in a screw clamp when

    mounting is taking place. Deformation means that the tun-

    ing system will be impaired or cease to function entirely.

    The best way to mount a tool and adapter is to use fixtures

    designed for the purpose.

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    35-

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    When the machining results are affected by vibration

    Unstable/weak tool holding Establish the direction of the cutting forces and position the material support

    accordingly.

    Try to improve the clamping generally.

    Reduce the cutting forces by reducing the radial and axial cutting depth.

    Choose a milling cutter with a coarse tooth pitch and positive design.

    Choose positive inserts with a small corner radius and small parallel flats.

    Where possible, choose an insert grade with a thin coating and a sharp cutting

    edge. If necessary, choose an uncoated insert grade.

    Avoid machining where the work-piece has poor support against cutting forces.

    Unstable/weak workpiece

    clamping

    The first choice is a square shoulder facemill with positive inserts.

    Choose an L-geometry with a sharp cutting edge and a large clearance angle

    which produces low cutting forces.

    Try to reduce the axial cutting forces by reducing the axial cutting depth, as well

    as using positive inserts with a small corner radius, small parallel flats and

    sharp cutting edges.

    Large overhang either on the

    spindle or the tool

    Square shoulder milling with a

    radially pliable spindle

    Uneven table feed

    Always use a coarse tooth pitch and a differentially pitched milling cutter.

    Balance the cutting forces axially and radially. Use a 45 degree entering angle,

    large corner radius or round inserts.

    Use inserts with a light cutting geometry.

    Try to reduce the overhang, every millimetre counts.

    Choose the smallest possible milling cutter diameter in order to obtain the most

    favourable entering angle. The smaller the milling cutter diameter the smaller theradial cutting forces will be.

    Choose positive and light cutting geometries.

    Try up milling.

    Try up milling.

    Look at the possibility of adjusting the feed screw on CNC machines. Adjust the

    locking screw or replace the ball screw on conventional machines.

    Cause Action

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    Example of how to find the values when calculating spindle

    speed (n) and table feed (vf):

    vc In order to get v

    c, the max chip thickness (h

    ex) for an

    operation and the Coromant Material Classification

    (CMC) code is needed.

    See feed recommendations.

    The cutter selected has a 45 entering angle (r) and

    PM insert geometry will be used.

    Max chip thickness (hex) for the operation is 0.17 mm

    The material is SS1672-08 and corresponding CMC code is

    01.2.

    The cutting speed vcis approx. 283 m/min for CMC 01.2 (be-

    tween 325 and 270 m/min for hex= 0.10 and 0.20 mm respec-

    tively).

    This cutting speed is valid for hardness HB150. If your hard-

    ness is HB180 a compensation factor of 0.92 for the deviationof +30 units.

    The compensated cutting speed becomes 0.925 x 283 m/min

    262-m/min.

    n =v

    c 1000

    Dc

    fz=

    hex

    sin r

    R245-125Q40-12M

    R245-12 T3 M-PM GC4030

    SS1672-08 HB =180

    vf= z

    n n f

    zFormulas to be used:

    Conditions:

    Dc

    zn

    r

    fz

    n

    vf

    Selecting cutting data

    Difference in hardness

    CMC No. Hardness Brinell (HB)

    Reduced hardness

    80 60 40 20 0 +20 +40 +60 +80

    01 - - - 1.07 1.0 0.95 0.90 - -02 1.26 1.18 1.12 1.05 1.0 0.94 0.91 0.86 0.8303 - - 1.21 1.10 1.0 0.91 0.84 0.79 -05 - - 1.21 1.10 1.0 0.91 0.85 0.79 0.7506 - - 1.31 1.13 1.0 0.87 0.80 0.73 -

    07 - 1.14 1.08 1.03 1.0 0.96 0.92 - -08 - - 1.25 1.10 1.0 0.92 0.86 0.80 -09 - - 1.07 1.03 1.0 0.97 0.95 0.93 0.9120 1.26 - 1.11 - 1.0 - 0.90 - 0.82

    6 3 0 +3 +6 +9

    04 1.10 1.02 1.0 0.96 0.93 0.90

    Increased hardness

    CMC No. Hardness Rockwell (HRC)

    Hardness of workpieceThe cutting speeds given on the following pages are valid for a

    specific material hardness. If the material being machined differs

    in hardness from those values, the recommended cutting speed

    must be multiplied by a factor obtained from the table below.

    Cutter-

    Insert-

    Workpiece material:

    The cutter selected has a diameter, Dc, of 125 mm.

    Number of teeth is found on the same page and zn is

    in this case 8.

    The selected cutter has a 45 entering angle.

    Feed per tooth for the cutter and selected insertgeometry.

    Feed per tooth

    Revolutions per minute

    Table feed per minute vf = 8 667 0.24 = 1281

    mm/min

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    De

    ap

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    vc

    Q

    Tc

    zn

    fz

    fn

    vf

    hex

    hm

    Terminology and units for milling

    General milling formulas

    Feed per revolution(mm/rev)

    Feed per tooth(mm)

    vf= f

    z n z

    nTable feed (feed speed)(mm/min)

    fz= vf n zn

    Spindle speed(rev/min)

    n = vc 1000

    Dc

    Cutting speed(m/min)

    vc= D

    c n

    1000

    Average chip thickness (mm)when a

    e/D

    c 0.1

    hm=

    sin r 180 a

    ef

    z

    Dc arcsin (ae) D

    c

    Machining time(min)

    Tc=

    lm

    vf

    fn= v

    f

    n

    Removal rate(cm3)

    Q = a

    pa

    ev

    f

    1000

    Specific cutting force(N/mm2)

    kc= k

    c1 h

    m-mc

    Average chip thickness (mm)(Side and facemilling) when a

    e/D

    c 0.1

    hm fz ae

    Dc

    Net power

    (kW)

    Pc=

    apa

    ev

    fk

    c

    60 106

    zn=8

    fz

    fn

    fz

    hex

    hm

    Dc

    ae

    r= 90

    = Cutting diameter

    = Machined length

    = Effective cutting diameter

    = Cutting depth

    = Working engagement

    = Cutting speed

    = Metal removal rate

    = Period of engagement

    = Total number of edges in the tool

    = Feed per tooth

    = Feed per revolution

    = Table feed (feed speed)

    = Max chip thickness

    = Average chip thickness

    mm

    mm

    mm

    mm

    mm

    m/min

    cm3/min

    min

    piece

    mm

    mm

    mm/min

    mm

    mm

    zc

    kc1

    n

    Pc

    r

    vc0

    cvc

    mc

    iC

    = Effective number of teeth

    = Specific cutting force

    (for hex

    =1 mm)

    = Spindle speed

    = Cutting power net= Efficiency

    = Major cutting edge angle

    = Constant for cutting speed

    = Correction factor for cutting speed

    = Rise in specific cutting force (kc)

    as a function of chip thickness

    = inscribed circle

    piece

    N/mm2

    rev/min

    kW

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    Feed per tooth (mm/tooth), cutter centered

    Feed per tooth (mm/tooth),side milling

    Feed per tooth (mm/tooth),

    side milling

    Feed per tooth (mm/tooth),cutter centered

    Feed per tooth (mm/tooth),cutter centered

    fz=

    hex

    sin

    r

    fz= iC h

    ex

    D

    e D

    c

    Formulas for specific milling cutters

    Facemilling cutters, side and facemilling cutters and endmills

    Cutters with round inserts

    These tools are characterized by having straight cutting edges.

    Feed per tooth (mm/tooth),side milling

    fz=

    D3 h

    ex

    De2 (D

    e 2 a

    e)2

    fz=

    D3 h

    ex

    De

    Ballnose endmills

    fz

    =D

    e h

    ex

    De2 (De2 ae)2sin r

    Max cutting diameter at aspecific depth (mm)

    De= D

    c+ 2 ap

    tan r

    Max cutting diameter at aspecific depth (mm)

    De= D

    c+iC2 (iC 2a

    p)2

    Max cutting diameter at aspecific depth (mm) De= D3

    2

    (D3 2 ap)2

    fz=

    De iC h

    ex

    (De D

    c) D

    e2 (D

    e 2 a

    e)2

    ap

    De

    ap

    De

    Dc

    ap

    De

    Dc

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    Calculation of power consumption

    Optimized power consumption calculation

    The example is valid for 0 top rake angle. The power consump-

    tion changes 1% per degree of change in top rake. A positive

    top rake angle decreases the power consumption and a nega-

    tive top rake increases the power consumption. A positive cut-

    ter with +15 top rake angle requires 15% less power than a

    cutter with 0 top rake angle.

    Use multiplying factor from top rake angle to adjust Pc

    values.

    Example

    For an engagement of 80% the K value is 5.4. For a top rake angle of +21 the Mvalue is 0.79.

    For different insert geometries the power consumption

    must be adjusted.

    For each degree more positive top rake angle the power consump-

    tion will decrease with 1%.

    For a CoroMill 245 facemill with M-geometry. The M-geometry has

    +21 top rake angle.

    Pc=

    apa

    ev

    fK

    100 000 Pc()= PcM

    Pc()

    = 27.0 0.79 = 21.3 kWP

    c=

    5 100 1000 5.4= 27.0 kW

    100 000

    45 facemilling of steel, CMC 01.3

    Cutter diameter, Dc=125 mm

    Depth of cut, ap=5 mm

    Width of cut, ae=100 mm

    Feed per insert, fz

    =0.2 mm

    Table feed, vf=1000 mm

    Milling in general

    When machine power is a problem Go from close to coarse pitch, i.e. less number

    of teeth.

    A positive cutter is more power efficient than a

    negative.

    Reduce the cutting speed before the table feed.

    Warning:

    Be aware of the power curve for machining centres.

    The machine may lose efficiency if the rpm is too

    low.

    Use a smaller cutter and take several passes.

    Reduce the depth of cut.

    True rakeangle,

    Multiplyingfactor, M

    True rakeangle,

    Multiplyingfactor, M

    7 1.07

    6 1.06

    5 1.05

    4 1.043 1.03

    2 1.02

    1 1.01

    0 1

    1 0.99

    2 0.98

    3 0.97

    4 0.96

    5 0.95

    6 0.94

    7 0.93

    8 0.92

    9 0.91

    10 0.9011 0.89

    12 0.88

    13 0.87

    14 0.86

    15 0.8516 0.84

    17 0.83

    18 0.82

    19 0.81

    20 0.80

    21 0.79

    22 0.78

    23 0.77

    24 0.76

    25 0.75

    26 0.74

    27 0.73

    28 0.72

    29 0.7130 0.70

    Pc=

    A x vfx K

    60 x 106x

    A aex D3

    A aex S

    Plunge milling

    (slot)

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    ISO DescriptionCMC

    No.

    ae/D

    c=0.8

    fz=0.1 f

    z=0.2 f

    z=0.4

    ae/D

    c=0.4

    fz=0.1 f

    z=0.2 f

    z=0.4

    ae/D

    c=0.2

    fz=0.1 f

    z=0.2 f

    z=0.4

    01.1 5.7 4.8 4.0 6.2 5.2 4.4 6.8 5.7 4.801.2 6.1 5.1 4.3 6.6 5.6 4.7 7.2 6.1 5.1

    01.3 6.5 5.4 4.6 7.1 5.9 5.0 7.7 6.5 5.401.4 6.9 5.8 4.8 7.5 6.3 5.3 8.2 6.9 5.801.5 7.6 6.4 5.4 8.3 7.0 5.9 9.1 7.6 6.4

    02.1 6.5 5.4 4.6 7.1 5.9 5.0 7.7 6.5 5.402.2 7.6 6.4 5.4 8.3 7.0 5.9 9.1 7.6 6.4

    03.11 7.4 6.2 5.3 8.1 6.8 5.7 8.8 7.4 6.203.13 8.2 6.9 5.8 8.9 7.5 6.3 9.7 8.2 6.903.21 11.0 9.3 7.8 12.0 10.1 8.5 13.1 11.0 9.303.22 11.8 9.9 8.4 12.9 10.8 9.1 14.0 11.8 9.9

    06.1 5.3 4.5 3.8 5.8 4.9 4.1 6.3 5.3 4.506.2 6.1 5.1 4.3 6.6 5.6 4.7 7.2 6.1 5.106.3 7.4 6.2 5.3 8.1 6.8 5.7 8.8 7.4 6.2

    05.11 6.2 5.4 4.7 6.7 5.8 5.0 7.2 6.2 5.405.12 9.7 8.4 7.2 10.4 9.0 7.8 11.2 9.7 8.405.13 8.0 6.9 5.9 8.6 7.4 6.4 9.2 8.0 6.9

    05.21 6.9 6.0 5.2 7.4 6.4 5.6 8.0 6.9 6.005.22 9.7 8.4 7.2 10.4 9.0 7.8 11.2 9.7 8.4

    05.51 6.9 6.0 5.2 7.4 6.4 5.6 8.0 6.9 6.005.52 8.3 7.2 6.2 8.9 7.7 6.7 9.6 8.3 7.2

    15.11 6.5 5.4 4.6 7.1 5.9 5.0 7.7 6.5 5.415.12 9.5 8.0 6.7 10.4 8.7 7.3 11.3 9.5 8.015.13 8.0 6.7 5.7 8.7 7.3 6.2 9.5 8.0 6.7

    15.21 6.9 5.8 4.8 7.5 6.3 5.3 8.2 6.9 5.815.22 9.5 8.0 6.7 10.4 8.7 7.3 11.3 9.5 8.0

    15.51 6.9 5.8 4.8 7.5 6.3 5.3 8.2 6.9 5.815.52 8.4 7.0 9.1 7.7 10.0 8.4

    20.11 9.1 7.7 10.0 8.4 10.9 9.120.12 9.5 8.0 10.4 8.7 11.3 9.5

    20.21 10.1 8.5 11.0 9.3 12.0 10.120.22 11.0 9.3 12.0 10.1 13.1 11.020.24 11.4 9.6 12.5 10.5 13.6 11.4

    20.31 10.3 8.6 11.2 9.4 12.2 10.320.32 11.4 9.6 12.5 10.5 13.6 11.420.33 11.8 9.9 12.9 10.8 14.0 11.8

    23.1 4.7 4.0 5.1 4.4 5.5 4.723.21 5.1 4.3 5.5 4.7 6.0 5.123.22 5.1 4.3 5.5 4.7 6.0 5.1

    04.1 16.0 13.5 17.4 14.7 19.0 16.0

    10.1 9.0 7.4 9.9 8.2 10.9 9.0

    07.1 3.3 2.7 2.2 3.6 3.0 2.4 4.0 3.3 2.707.2 3.7 3.0 2.5 4.1 3.3 2.8 4.5 3.7 3.0

    08.1 3.7 3.0 2.5 4.1 3.3 2.8 4.5 3.7 3.008.2 4.5 3.7 3.1 5.0 4.1 3.4 5.5 4.5 3.7

    09.1 3.7 3.0 2.5 4.1 3.3 2.8 4.5 3.7 3.009.2 5.5 4.6 6.1 5.0 6.7 5.5

    30.11 1.5 1.3 1.7 1.4 1.8 1.5

    30.12 2.5 2.1 2.7 2.3 2.9 2.5

    30.21 2.3 1.9 2.5 2.1 2.7 2.330.22 2.7 2.2 2.9 2.4 3.2 2.7

    30.3 1.3 1.1 1.5 1.2 1.6 1.3

    30.41 2.7 2.2 2.9 2.4 3.2 2.730.42 2.7 2.2 2.9 2.4 3.2 2.7

    33.1 2.1 1.8 2.3 1.9 2.5 2.133.2 2.1 1.8 2.3 1.9 2.5 2.133.3 5.1 4.3 5.6 4.7 6.1 5.1

    P

    M

    S

    H

    K

    N

    Unalloyed

    Low-alloyed(alloying elements 5%)

    High-alloyed(alloying elements 5%)

    AnnealedHardened tool steel

    Non-hardenedHardened and tempered

    Castings UnalloyedLow-alloy, alloying elements 5%High-alloy, alloying elements >5%

    Non-hardenedPH-hardenedHardened

    Non-hardenedPH-hardenedHardened

    Annealed or solution treatedAged or solution treated and aged

    Hardened and tempered

    Non-hardenedPH-hardened

    Non-weldable 0.05%CWeldable

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    n = vc 1000 D

    e

    vf= n f

    z z

    n

    Calculate spindle speed (n)

    Calculate table feed (vf)

    fz= 0.17

    0.24sin

    r

    fz= hex

    rpm

    4

    85

    Facemilling with round inserts

    = 732283 1000 123

    vf= z

    n n f

    z

    fz=

    0.17

    = 0.34

    vf= 8 721 0.24 1384 mm/min

    Calculate spindle speed (n)

    Calculate table feed (vf)

    125n = 721

    283 1000

    sin 45

    85

    Facemilling

    ae:

    ap:

    r

    R245-125Q40-12M zn= 8

    R245-12 T3 M-PM GC4030

    45

    rpm

    mm/tooth

    4

    To get vc, first find h

    exvalue for -PM

    geometry.The cutting speed v

    cfor h

    ex= 0.17 mm is

    283-m/min (between 325 and 270-m/min).

    De= D

    c+ iC2 (iC - 2a

    p)2 D

    e= 109 + 162 (16 - 2 4)2 123

    mm/toothsin 30

    = 732 0.34 6 1493 mm/minMax a

    p

    100% of max ap r= 45 75% of max ap r = 38

    50% of max ap r= 30 25% of max ap r= 21

    To get vc, first find h

    exvalue for -PM

    geometry.

    The cutting speed vcfor h

    ex= 0.17 mm is

    283-m/min (between 325 and 270-m/min).

    SS 1672-08 HB =150 CMC 01.2

    Cutter:

    4 mm

    45

    30

    mm

    Example

    Example

    Cutting data calculations for milling operations

    ae:

    ap:

    R200-109Q32-16M zn= 6

    RCKT 16 06 M0-PM GC4030SS 1672-08 HB =150 CMC 01.285 mm4 mm

    n =v

    c 1000

    Dc

    sin r

    fz= hex

    85 mm

    Insert:

    Workpiece material:

    Cutter:Insert:

    Workpiece material:

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    R390-063Q22-17M zn= 5

    R390-17 04 08M-PM GC1025

    mm/min

    rpm

    5

    50

    vf= n f

    z z

    n = 1263 0.15 5 = 947

    Calculate spindle speed (n)

    Calculate table feed (vf)

    = 1263250 1000

    63

    Slotting/facemilling with 90 entering angle

    rpm

    5

    5

    Shoulder milling with 90 entering angle

    vf= k1 z

    n n f

    z

    = 1607318 1000

    63

    Calculate spindle speed (n)

    Dc= 12.6

    ae

    Calculate table feed (vf)

    vf= 1.82 5 1607 0.15 2193 mm/min

    Find the compensation factor, k1, in the table below by calculating Dc/a

    e

    For sidemilling the feed can be increased with acompensation factor.

    Factor k1

    Dc

    ae

    1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 5.0

    2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 15 20 25 30 40 50 100

    k1 = 1.82

    To get vc, first find h

    exvalue for -PM

    geometry.

    The cutting speed vcfor h

    ex0.15 is 250-m/

    min (between 280 and 230-m/min).

    To get vc, first find h

    exvalue for -PM

    geometry.

    The cutting speed vcfor h

    ex0.15 is 318-m/

    min (between 325 and 310-m/min).

    Example

    Example

    n =v

    c 1000

    Dc

    n =v

    c 1000

    Dc

    ae:

    ap:

    R390-063Q22-17M zn= 5

    R390-17 04 08M-PM GC1025SS 1672-08 HB =150 CMC 01.250 mm5 mm

    ae:ap:

    R390-063Q22-17M zn= 5

    R390-17 04 08M-PM GC1025SS 1672-08 HB =150 CMC 01.2

    5 mm5 mm

    Cutter:Insert:

    Workpiece material:

    Cutter:Insert:

    Workpiece material:

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    vf= n z

    c f

    z

    vf= 720 5 0.22 792 mm/min

    Calculate spindle speed (n)

    Calculate table feed (vf)

    This gives:

    This gives:

    125283 1000

    n = 720

    zn= 10 z

    c= 5

    fz = 1.3 0.17 0.22 mm/tooth

    1.0 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.2 3.6 5.0

    1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 15 20 25 30 40 50 100

    Dc

    =

    ae

    125

    23 = 5.43

    23 (ae)

    14 (ap)

    k1 = 1.3

    rpm

    Side and facemilling

    To get vc, first find h

    exvalue for -PM geometry.

    The cutting speed vcfor h

    ex0.17 is 283-m/min

    (between 325 and 270-m/min).

    Example

    ae:

    ap:

    SS 1672-08 HB =150 CMC 01.22 mm

    4 mm

    R245-125Q40-12M zn= 8

    R245-12 T3 M-PM GC4030

    Factor k1

    Dc

    ae

    n =v

    c 1000

    Dc

    Cutter:Insert:

    Workpiece material:

    zc= Number of effective edges = z

    n/2

    For N331.32-125S40FM

    fz= factor k1 h

    ex

    The factor k1 can be found in table below.

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    Calculate spindle speed (n)

    16n = 6130

    308 1000

    Find effective diameter, De

    Select axial depth of cut in this diagram.

    Go horizontally across the diagram to the curve represent-

    ing the tool diameter. Move down vertically to the axis andread the effective diameter.

    4

    2

    Axial depth of cut (mm)

    De

    Effective tooldia.(mm)

    1716

    151413121110 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

    252422201816141210 8 6 4 2 0

    ap

    4 8 12 16 20 24 28-32-36-40-44-4850

    D332 mm

    D325 mm D

    350 mm

    D320 mm D

    340 mm

    D316 mm

    D312 mm

    D310 mm

    2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20-22-24-26-28-30-32

    D3= 10 32 mm

    D3= 40 50 mm

    rpm

    Profile milling

    vf= z

    n n f

    z

    vf= 2 6130 0.1 1226 mm/min

    Calculate table feed (vf)

    fzaccording to table below. In stable conditions the feed can

    be increased. When working with long tools and difficult con-

    ditions the feed can be lowered.

    Recommended radial steps and depth of cutfor ball nose endmills

    Large cutsIt is not recommended to exceed the val-

    ues below for radial step and axial depthof cut.

    Small cutsWith the same axial depth of cut as for

    large cuts, surface can be improved bydecreasing the radial step.

    D3

    Cutterdia.

    Radialstep

    Radialstep

    Radialstep

    12 1.0 0.02 1.5 0.05 2.0 0.0816 1.0 0.02 2.0 0.06 3.0 0.1420 2.0 0.05 3.0 0.11 4.0 0.2025 3.0 0.09 4.0 0.16 5.0 0.2530 3.0 0.08 4.0 0.13 5.0 0.2132 3.0 0.07 4.0 0.13 5.0 0.20

    40 4.0 0.10 6.0 0.23 8.0 0.4050 4.0 0.08 6.0 0.18 8.0 0.32

    Cutterdia.

    D3 Radial step Depth of cut

    Max. recommended

    12 5 616 6 820 10 1025 12 1230 15 1232 16 12

    40 20 1550 20

    To get vc, first find h

    exvalue for -M geometry.

    The cutting speed vcfor h

    ex0.15 is 308-m/min (between 310

    and 295-m/min).

    Start value

    Diameter, D3

    Recommended feed, fzmm

    Range

    12 16 20 25 30 32 40 50

    0.05 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.15 0.15 0.20 0.25

    0.05 0.10 0.08 0.15 0.10 0.20 0.12 0.25 0.15 0.35 0.15 0.35 0.20 0.40 0.25 0.40

    Example

    n =v

    c 1000

    De

    ae:

    ap:

    R216-20A25-055 zn= 2

    R2160-20 T3 M-M GC4040SS 1672-08 HB =150 CMC 01.22 mm4 mm

    Cutter:Insert:

    Workpiece material:

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    Simplified version

    Method for internal circular interpolation

    Calculated version

    1

    De

    ae

    Dm

    2 Dw

    2

    4 (Dm D

    e)

    Feed per insert, mm

    Radial depth of cut, mm

    Tool centre feed, mm/minvf= n z

    c f

    z

    fz

    De h

    ex

    sin rD

    e2 (D

    e 2 a

    e)2

    vf1 = v

    f K

    Dm+ DcD

    m

    Tool centre feed, mm/min

    The values can be taken from the table below

    Straight line feed, mm/minvf= n z

    c f

    z

    K =

    Cutter

    diameter

    Hole diameter = Dm

    15 20 25 30 40 50 60 75 100 125 150 200 250 300

    10 0.58 0.71 0.77 0.82 0.87 0.89 0.91 0.93 0.95 0.96 0.97 0.97 0.98 0.98

    16 0.45 0.60 0.68 0.77 0.82 0.86 0.89 0.92 0.93 0.95 0.96 0.97 0.97

    20 0.45 0.58 0.71 0.77 0.82 0.86 0.89 0.92 0.93 0.95 0.96 0.97

    25 0.41 0.61 0.71 0.76 0.82 0.87 0.89 0.91 0.94 0.95 0.96

    32 0.45 0.60 0.68 0.76 0.82 0.86 0.89 0.92 0.93 0.95

    40 0.45 0.58 0.68 0.77 0.82 0.86 0.89 0.92 0.93

    50 0.41 0.58 0.71 0.77 0.82 0.87 0.89 0.91

    63 0.40 0.61 0.70 0.76 0.83 0.86 0.89

    80 0.45 0.60 0.68 0.77 0.82 0.86

    100 0.45 0.58 0.71 0.77 0.82

    125 0.41 0.61 0.71 0.76

    160 0.45 0.60 0.68200 0.45 0.58

    Dcmm Factor K

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    Calculated version

    Method for external circular interpolation

    Simplified version

    ae

    Dw

    2 Dm

    2

    4 (Dm D

    e)

    Feed per insert, mm

    Radial depth of cut, mm

    Tool centre feed, mm/minvf= n z

    c f

    z

    vf1 = v

    f K

    Dm+ DcDm

    Tool centre feed, mm/min

    The values can be taken from the table below

    Straight line feed, mm/minvf= n z

    c f

    z

    K =

    De

    vf1

    fz

    De h

    ex

    sin rD

    e2 (D

    e 2 a

    e)2

    Cutter

    diameter

    Hole diameter = Dm

    15 20 25 30 40 50 60 75 100 125 150 200 250 300

    10 1.29 1.22 1.18 1.15 1.12 1.10 1.08 1.06 1.05 1.04 1.03 1.02 1.02 1.02

    16 1.44 1.34 1.28 1.24 1.18 1.15 1.13 1.10 1.08 1.06 1.05 1.04 1.03 1.03

    20 1.53 1.41 1.34 1.29 1.22 1.18 1.15 1.13 1.10 1.08 1.06 1.05 1.04 1.03

    25 1.63 1.50 1.41 1.35 1.27 1.22 1.19 1.15 1.12 1.10 1.08 1.06 1.05 1.04

    32 1.77 1.61 1.51 1.44 1.34 1.28 1.24 1.19 1.15 1.12 1.10 1.08 1.06 1.05

    40 1.91 1.73 1.61 1.53 1.41 1.34 1.29 1.24 1.18 1.15 1.13 1.10 1.08 1.06

    50 2.08 1.87 1.73 1.63 1.50 1.41 1.35 1.29 1.22 1.18 1.15 1.12 1.10 1.08

    63 2.28 2.04 1.88 1.76 1.60 1.50 1.43 1.36 1.28 1.23 1.19 1.15 1.12 1.10

    80 2.52 2.24 2.05 1.91 1.73 1.61 1.53 1.44 1.34 1.28 1.24 1.18 1.15 1.13

    100 2.77 2.45 2.24 2.08 1.87 1.73 1.63 1.53 1.41 1.34 1.29 1.22 1.18 1.15

    125 3.06 2.69 2.45 2.27 2.03 1.87 1.76 1.63 1.50 1.41 1.35 1.27 1.22 1.19

    160 3.42 3.00 2.72 2.52 2.24 2.05 1.91 1.77 1.61 1.51 1.44 1.34 1.28 1.24200 3.79 3.32 3.00 2.77 2.45 2.24 2.08 1.91 1.73 1.61 1.53 1.41 1.34 1.29

    Dcmm Factor K

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    Mounting dimensions for milling cutters

    Style A Dia. 50 63 Dia. 80 Dia. 100

    Centre bolts

    Style C

    Dia. 160

    Dia. 315 500

    Dia. 200 250

    Design with single pcd ( 4 bolts)

    Design with double pcd ( 8 bolts)

    Mounting diameter (dmm)

    Style BDia. 125

    Centre bolts + washer

    Mounting diameter (dmm)

    Mounting diameter (dmm)

    Mounting diameter (dmm)

    1)For all Modulmill cutters and for R/L262.2AL the dimensions are 22.0 and 10.4 mm respectively.

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    Torque wrench for Torx Plus screws Note!Torx Plus is a registered trademark of Camcar-Textron (USA).

    Wrench benefits:

    ergonomic handle consisting of two materials, one of which

    has a rubber base for best grip

    a "click" function when tightening the screws- is impossible to over tighten.

    a fixed stop in counter clockwise direction, making it easier

    to loosening screws

    design of blade tip has been optimised for best screw fitting

    blade material consists of a higher class of material grade

    Sandvik Coromant has introduced the Torx Plus system on all

    insert screws to ensure an improved and secure clamping. The

    new Torx Plus screws will keep their previous codes, while the

    keys will change the code. All keys for insert clamping are con-

    cerned: screwdrivers, T-style keys, L-style keys, flag-style keys

    and combination keys (Torx Plus/hex).

    The torque wrench for Torx Plus screws offers a possibility to

    always ensure correct torque value, in the machine shop as

    well as in the tool-room environments.

    Correct torque values are imperative especially when clamping

    ceramic and CBN inserts.

    Always use protective goggles when using ceramic inserts.

    Note!

    The new Torx Plus keys and screw-drivers do NOT fit into the

    standard Torx screws.

    However, the standard Torx keys and screw-drivers will fit the

    new Torx Plus screws.

    Torx Plus Torx

    Cross section

    Insert mounting with Torx Plus

    Milling cutter mountings

    Coromant Capto:provides the best stability and thus basis

    for high productivity, reliablity and quality. Cutters are avail-

    able as over-size in relation the the coupling for extended

    tooling. Best choice, especially for long edge milling.Cylindrical shanks:Recommended for use with precision

    chucks like CoroGrip for best stability and precision. Extra

    long tools available.

    Weldon:established tool mounting but not recommended

    as first choice if productivity and precision are issues.

    Arbor:established tool mounting and the only solution for

    large-diameter cutters. Gives good stability for high produc-

    tivity.

    Threaded:modular system with exchangeable cutting heads.

    Silent tool solution and carbide shank adapters for extended

    tooling.

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    Tool wear Cause: Remedy:

    a. Rapid flank wearcausing poor surfacefinish or out of toler-ance.

    b/c. Notch wear causingpoor surface finishand risk of edgebreakage.

    Built-up edge causingpoor surface finish andcutting edge fritteringwhen the B.U.E. is tornaway.

    a. Cutting speed too highor insufficient wearresistance.

    a. Too low feed.

    b/c. Work hardeningmaterials.

    b/c. Skin and scale.

    Reduce cutting speed.Select a more wear resistantgrade.

    Increase feed.

    Reduce cutting speed.Select tougher grade.

    Increase cutting speed.

    Workpiece material iswelded to the insertdue to:

    Negative cuttinggeometry.

    Low feed.

    Low cuttingspeed.

    Flank and notch wear

    Select a positive geometry.

    Increase feed.

    Increase cuttingspeed.

    Built-up edge (B.U.E.)

    Poor surface finish

    Small cutting edge frac-tures (frittering) causing

    poor surface finish andexcessive flank wear.

    Select tougher grade.

    Select an insert with astronger geometry .

    Increase cutting speed orselect a positive geometry.Reduce feed at beginningof cut.

    Grade too brittle.

    Insert geometry tooweak.

    Built-up edge.

    Frittering

    Small cracks perpendic-ular to the cutting edgecausing frittering andpoor surface finish.

    Select a tougher grade withbetter resistance to thermal

    shocks.

    Coolant should be appliedcopiously or not at all.

    Thermal cracks due totemperature variationscaused by:

    - Intermittent machining.

    - Varying coolant supply.

    Reduce feed.

    Change position.

    Better stability.

    Check overhang.

    Reduce overhang.Better stability.

    Too high feed.

    Wrong insertposition.

    Bad stability.

    Deflection.

    Vibrations Reduce cutting speed.Increase feed.Change cutting depth.

    Wrong cutting data.

    Bad stability.

    Thermal cracks

    bc

    a

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    If problems should occur

    Excessive vibration

    1. Weak fixture

    Possible solutions:

    Assess the direction of cutting forces and provide adequate support or improve the fixture.

    Reduce cutting forces by decreasing cutting depths.

    Select a coarse and differentially pitched cutter with a more positive cutting action.

    Select an L-geometry with small corner radius and small parallel land.

    Seplect a fine-grain, uncoated insert or thinner coating

    2. Weak workpiece

    Consider a square shoulder cutter (90-degree entering angle) with positive geometry.

    Select an insert with L-geoemetry

    Decrease axial cutting force lower depth of cut, smaller corner radius and parallel land.Select a coarse-pitch cutter with differential pitch.

    3. Long tool overhang

    Minimize the overhang.

    Use coarse-pitch cutters with differential pitch.

    Balance radial and axial cutting forces 45 degree entering angle, large corner radius

    or round insert cutter.

    Increase the feed per tooth

    Use a light-cutting insert geoemtry L/M

    4. Milling square shoulder with weak spindle

    Select smallest possible cutter diameter.

    Select positive cutter and insert.Try up-milling.

    Check spindle deflection to see if acceptable for machine.

    5. Irregular table feed

    Try up-milling

    Tighten machine feed mechanism.

    Unsatisfactory surface finish

    1. Excessive feed per revolution

    Set cutter axially or classify inserts. Check height with indicator.

    Check the spindle run-out and the cutter mounting surfaces.

    Decrease the feed per rev to max. 70% of the width of the parallel land.

    Use wiper inserts if possible. (Finishing operations)

    2. Vibration

    See section on vibration.

    3. Built-up edge formation on insert

    Increase cutting speed to elevate machining temperature.

    Turn off coolant.

    Use sharp cutting edge inserts, with smooth rake side.

    Use positve insert geometry.

    Try a cermet grade with higher cutting data.

    Some typical problems in milling and possible solutions

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    Check spindle tilt (Tilt spindle approx 0.10mm/1000 mm)

    Axial run-out of spindle should not exceed 7 microns during finishing.

    Reduce the radial cutting forces (decrease the depth of cut)

    Select a smaller cutter diameter.

    Check the parallelism on the parallel lands and on wiper insert used. (Should not be

    standing on heel or toe)

    Make sure the cutter is not wobbling adjust the mounting surfaces.

    5. Workpiece frittering

    Decrease feed per tooth.

    Select a close or extra-close pitch cutter.

    Re-position the cutter to give a thinner chip at cutter exit.

    Select a more suitable entering angle (45-degrees) and lighter cutting geometry.

    Choose a sharp insert.Monitor flank wear to avoid excessive wear.

    Insert fracture in general milling

    1. Excessive chip thickness at cutter exit

    Minimize the chip thickness at exit by changing the cutter position in relation to

    workpiece.

    Use down-milling

    Decrease the feed per tooth.

    Select a smaller cutter diameter.Use a stronger insert geometry (H).

    Insert fracture in square shoulder milling

    1. Swarf follows cutter in up-milling, getting stuck between shoulder and edge.

    Change to down-milling.

    Use compressed air.

    Use a sharper insert to facilitate re-cutting of chips.

    Monitor flank wear to avoid excessive wear.

    2. Down-milling with several passes.

    Consider performing the operation in one pass.

    3. Chip jamming between shoulder and edge.

    Try up-milling

    Select a tougher insert grade.

    Select a horisontal milling machine.

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    Define the operationIdentify the type of operation:

    Facemilling

    Shoulder milling

    Profile milling

    Slot milling

    Then select the most suitable tool considering productivity, reliability and quality.

    Define the materialDefine workpiece material according to ISO:

    Steel (P)

    Stainless steel (M)

    Cast iron (K)

    Aluminium (N)

    Heat resistant and titanium alloy (S)

    Hardened material (H)

    Select cutter conceptAssess which concept is the most productive for the application:

    CoroMill 245, CoroMill 210, CoroMill 390, CoroMill 290.

    Select the milling cutterChoose cutter pitch and mounting.

    Use a close pitch cutter as first choice.

    Use a coarse pitch cutter for long overhang and unstable conditions.Use an extra close pitch cutter for short chipping materials and super alloys.

    Choose a mounting type.

    Select the insertChoose the insert geometry for your operation:

    Geometry L = Light

    For light cuts when low forces / power are required

    Geometry M = Medium

    First choice for mixed production

    Geometry H = Heavy

    For rough operations, forging, cast skin and vibrations

    Select insert grade for optimum productivity.

    Define the start valuesCutting speeds and feeds for different materials are given on the insert

    dispensers and in the tables.

    The values should be optimized according to machine and conditions!

    Selection and application process

    P

    M

    K

    S

    N

    H

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    General facemilling

    Material/Application

    Finishing

    Semi-finishing

    Roughing

    Heavy roughing

    CoroMill 245

    CoroMill 245

    CoroMill 245

    T-MAX 45

    CoroMill 245

    CoroMill 245

    CoroMill 245

    -

    AUTO-AF*

    CoroMill 245

    AUTO R

    CoroMill 245 (18)

    CoroMill Century

    CoroMill Century

    CoroMill 245

    -

    CoroMill 245

    CoroMill 300

    CoroMill 300

    T-Max 45

    CoroMill 245

    CoroMill 245

    CoroMill 300

    CoroMill 200

    P M K N S H

    * CoroMill Century

    Thin walls

    Close to fixture

    Long overhang

    Back facing

    High feed milling

    CoroMill 390 CoroMill Century

    CoroMill 390 CoroMill Century

    CoroMill 390

    CoroMill 210 (R)/CoroMill 245 (F)

    CoroMill 331

    CoroMill 210/CoroMill 300

    P M K S H N

    P M K S N

    P M K S N

    P M K S

    H

    H

    Material/Application

    Finishing

    Semi-finishing

    Roughing

    CoroMill 390

    CoroMill 390

    CoroMill 390

    CoroMill 390

    CoroMill 390

    CoroMill 390

    AUTO-AF

    CoroMill 290

    CoroMill 290

    CoroMill Century

    CoroMill 790

    CoroMill 790

    CoroMill Plura

    CoroMill 390

    CoroMill 390

    CoroMill Plura

    CoroMill 290

    CoroMill 290

    P M K N S H

    Repeatedshoulder milling

    Deep shouldermilling

    Edging/Contouring

    CoroMill 390 CoroMill 790 CoroMill Plura

    CoroMill 390 LE-11 CoroMill 390 LE- 18

    P M K S HN

    CoroMill 390/CoroMill Plura

    For diameters smaller than 20 mm, CoroMill Plura solid

    carbide endmills are first choice generally for all materials.

    General shoulder milling

    Operations tool recommendations

    Steel Stainless steel Cast-iron Aluminium Super alloys Hardened steel

    Steel Stainless steel Cast-iron Aluminium Super alloys Hardened steel

    (Small ae (ae/Dc..)

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    Slotting

    Deep slotting

    CoroMill Plura CoroMill 331

    T-Max Q-cutter CoroMill 331

    ap: 2 6 a

    p> 6

    Material/Application

    Super finishing

    Finishing

    Semi-finishing

    Roughing

    High-feed milling

    CoroMill Plura

    CoroMill 216F

    CoroMill 300

    CoroMill 300

    CoroMill 210

    -

    CoroMill Plura

    CoroMill 300

    CoroMill 300

    CoroMill 210

    CoroMill Plura

    CoroMill 216F

    CoroMill 300

    CoroMill 200

    CoroMill 210

    -

    CoroMill 790

    CoroMill 790

    CoroMill 790

    -

    -

    CoroMill Plura

    CoroMill 300

    CoroMill 300

    CoroMill 300

    CoroMill Plura

    CoroMill Plura

    CoroMill 300

    CoroMill 200

    CoroMill 210

    P M K N S H

    Profile milling

    Axial/plunge milling

    CoroMill Plura CoroMill 210

    CoroMill 390 CoroMill 210

    Dc> 25 D

    c 25

    Steel Stainless steel Cast-iron Aluminium Super alloys Hardened steel

    Application/Cutter diameter

    Semi-finishing

    Roughing

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    Tool guide and selection

    CoroMill 245

    6/10 mm

    Facemilling

    Shouldermilling

    Profilemilling

    Slotmilling

    Others

    Cutting depth ap

    Dc

    CoroMill 290

    10.7 mm

    Dc32 250 mm D

    c40 250 mm

    245-12 / 245-18

    MaterialP M K S H

    N

    CoroMill 390

    10/15.7 mm

    Dc12 200 mm D

    c32 200 mm

    15.7 mm

    P M S

    N

    P M K S H

    N

    K H

    P

    1:stchoice

    2:ndchoice

    Very good Good Fair

    Dc32 200 mm

    36 85 mm

    P M K N S H

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