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Rich Mill RM3 90° Milling System
Offering true perpendicularity in shoulder milling applications
Strong insert design with 3-face clamping offers maximum stability, tool life and exceptional surface finish.
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Advantages
Cost-Efficient
Can replace both 45° and 90°holders
Mirror Surface Finish
Mirror finish machining in face milling and shoulder milling
High Accuracy
Wiper cutting edge on insert for high accuracy & better surface finish
All Round Machining
Optimal chip breakers for general, light cutting, finishing, aluminium, stainless steel & exotics
Features
TRUE Perpendicularity
True 90° shouldering operation with perfect perpendicularity
High Rake Angle
High positive rake angle offers exceptionally low cutting resistance
No Step Over Marks
Minimum vertical or horizontal step over marks for exceptional finish
Versatile Materials
Ideal for general purpose 90° milling a wide range of materials
Rich Mill RM3 Inserts
Insert Designation:
XNKT - Universal
XNCT - Non-Ferrous
3 cornered insert designed for true 90° shouldering.
The XNKT and XNCT Rich Mill RM3 inserts feature a high rake chip breaker and cutting edges for a sharp cutting action and low cutting resistance.
Chipbreaker Guide
| Chipbreaker | Cutting Edge | Application | Description |
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Aluminium | Optimal cutting edge, high positive rake and buffed surface prevents built up edge and smooth chip flow in aluminium machining |
| ML |  |
Stainless Steel / HRSA's | Chip breaker with low cutting load is ideal for machining hard‑to‑cut materials such as stainless steel, titanium, inconel and hastelloy |
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General Machining | Optimal for milling in general machining conditions |
Grade Guide
| Grade | Chipbreaker | Materials | Features & Benefits |
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| PC2505 | MM | Hardened Steel 45-60HRC |
Ideal for continuous-light interrupted cutting at medium-low surface speeds on heat treated steel & high hardened steel with excellent wear resistance. |
| PC2510 | MM ML |
Hardened Steel / Pre-Hardened Steel 35-50HRC |
Ideal for continuous-light interrupted cutting at medium-low surface speeds on high hardened steel & pre-hardened steel with excellent impact resistance. |
| PC3700 | ML MM |
Steel <40 HRC |
Dedicated steel grade for continuous-light interrupted cutting at medium-high surface speeds. Provides advanced performance & maximum efficiency. |
| PC5300 | MM ML |
Steel <40 HRC
Stainless Steel
HRSA's
Cast Iron
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General PVD coated grade with high toughness for longer tool life. Suitable for light-heavy interrupted cutting at medium-high surface speeds. |
| PC5400 | MM ML |
Steel <35 HRC
Stainless Steel
HRSA's
Cast Iron
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General purpose grade with excellent wear resistance & surface roughness when low speed machining. Ideal for continuous-heavy interrupted cutting. |
| PC6510 | MM ML |
Cast Iron |
Specialised grade for multi-purpose milling applications of cast iron. Suitable for continuous-light interrupted cutting at medium-high surface speeds. |
| PC9540 | ML MM |
Stainless Steel |
Dedicated grade for hard to cut stainless steel, PVD oxide film prevents wear caused by high temprature machining. Suitable for medium-heavy interrupted cutting at medium-low surface speeds. |
| H01 (Uncoated) | MA | Non-Ferrous |
Dedicated non ferrous grade for high speed, high feed milling & mirror surface finish. Uncoated polished grade for maximum swarf control in medium-high speed cutting. |
| UNC840 (CVD) | MM | HRSA's |
Premium grade for machining of HRSA including Inconel, Hastelloy, Titanium alloy etc. Ideal for continuous-light interrupted cutting at high speed-low feed machining. |
Application
Material Suitability
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Possible Machining Methods
Face Milling
Trochoidal Milling
Side Cutting
Slotting
Circular Interpolation
