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HFMD HIGH FEED MILL

High feed machining with positive cutting action for ultra high removal rates.

HFMD High Feed Mill Holders

HFMD High Feed Mill Inserts

HFMD High Feed Mill Range


HFMD High Feed End Mill

16-33mm Diameter

HFMD High Feed Face Mill

40-63mm Diameter

FEATURES & BENEFITS


The Korloy HFMD high feed milling system uses 4 corner double sided inserts and high speed/high.feed machining to achieve the ultimate productivity and efficiency.

Features

  • Economical 4-corner double sided insert.

  • Increased productivity due to thinner and elongated shape of the insert which makes fine pitch available.

  • Insert designed for low cutting resistance with
    high rake angle and helix angle which reduces cutting load.

  • Inhibiting chipping and breakage due to concave clamping system and stronger screw.

Benefits

  • Double-sided 4 corners.

  • Superior clamping stability.

  • Reduced vibration prevents chipping and damage to inserts.

  • Improve surface finish of workpieces.

  • Excellent chip evacuation in slotting or deep shouldering.

Holder Features 


Insert Features 


Chipbreaker Guides & Grades


Chipbreaker Guides

Chipbreaker Cutting Edge Application Benefits
MF Low power machine tools / Finishing
     
  • Chip breaker with lower cutting pad and sharper cutting edge.
  • Excellent for finishing & ideal for low power machines in general machining.
ML Stainess / HRSA's
     
  • Chip breaker with low cutting load is optimal for machining hard-to-cut materials such as titanium, inconel and hastelloy.
MM General to rough machining
  • Optimal for milling in general machining conditions.

Recommended Chipbreakers & Grades

Material 1st Choice 2nd Choice
Universal MF PC5300 MM PC5400
Low carbon & Mild Steel MF PC3700 MM PC3700
High Carbon & Alloy Steel MM PC3700 MM PC5300
Hardened steels (40-50 HRC) MM PC2510 MM PC3700
Stainless Steel ML PC5400 ML UNC840
Cast Iron MF PC5300 MM PC2510
HRSA’s ML UNC840 ML PC5400

HFMD High Feed Indexable
Milling System

Measuring Tools

Precision Measuring, Inspection & Test Tools in Engineering & Manufacturing

Measuring tools are commonplace in the engineering and manufacturing industry in order to ensure that the workpiece has been machined correctly to the required standard and tolerance. Precision measuring tools are usually used on CNC machined parts because you are dealing with measurements that are not visible to the naked eye, with tolerances often being a matter of a single micron (0.01mm).

 

Measuring instruments are used at different stages of the production process:

  • In the pre-machining phase where machinists use them to gauge which raw materials to use for a particular job
  • During the actual machining process to inspect the workpiece and make sure it is being machined as intended
  • The inspection phase in order to verify that the finalised workpiece has been delivered as per the original drawing and/or specification.
  • In some larger production environments where the same part is being machined in big quantities, there may be a quality control department which measures a sample of the part every so often to ensure consistency.

 

What types of measuring tools are there?

There are different types of measuring tools that can measure, gauge and check a workpiece. Workpieces can be measured (or gauged or checked) for various things including external widths or heights, internal bore diameters and thread quality. Popular measuring tools include, but are not limited to, Digital Calipers, Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gauges, Depth Gauges, Bore Gauges, Gauge Blocks and Thread Gauges.

 

There are also measuring tools that can be used to ensure the correct setup for a job on the machine with ultimate precision and accuracy such as edge finders, indicators, 3d sensors, dial test indicators and zero setters

 

Measuring & Test Equipment

Measuring tools are also available to check material features such as the hardness or roughness of a certain material such with hardness testers and roughness testers. High end measuring solutions also exist which can optically measure a workpiece or specimen such as microscopes or profile projectors.

 

Types of Measuring Tool Displays

Measuring tools are available with different types of display for reading the measurement, these include digital displays, vernier scales, dial readout (clock type) and analogue micrometer heads.  Digital displays offer the fastest and easiest reading and are typically available to 2 or 3 decimal places.  Traditional calipers and depth gauges used a vernier scale which resembles the markings of a ruler, these offer extreme robustness compared to digital tools but do not offer as high accuracy.  Measuring tools with clocks/dial faces are still extremely popular for tools like indicators and dial test indicators as they give the user a clearer indication in variation of measurements compared to digital tools.

 

What Calibration do we supply with our Measuring Tools

Cutwel offer UKAS calibration with almost all measuring tools that we supply. UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) are the nationally appointed organisation to assess certification, testing, inspection and calibration against agreed standards. UKAS calibrated products are supplied with an official testing certificate that that confirms the measuring tool has been manufactured and operates at the high standards required. Please contact our sales team today for any enquiries about purchasing measuring tools with UKAS calibration.

 

How often should you re-calibrate your Measuring Tools

Over time, measuring tools can degrade and start to show inaccurate readings, this is mainly due to general wear and tear of the product. Therefore, re-calibration is required in order to maintain high levels of accuracy. Most tools come with a recommend calibration interval to ensure you are checking them regularly, but this can also be dependent on the usage. More frequent calibration will be required for high usage measuring tools.

 

Measuring Tools with Data Output

Most digital tools are available with data output which can be transferred to a PC, tablet or phone.  Data output methods include USB, RS232 or wireless Bluetooth.

 

IP Ratings

Many digital tools are available with an IP rating (ingress protection).  This is the level of protection a measuring tool has against liquids or dust.  The most common IP ratings in precision measuring tools are:

IP54 – Offers protection against a certain amount of dust levels but is not fully dust proof. It is also protected against splashing water or coolant (but not submerged in it).

IP65 – Fully dust proof and protected against water or coolant from a jet at any angle.

IP67 - Fully dust proof and protected from full immersion in water or coolant for a maximum of 30 minutes.

 

What brands of measuring tools do Cutwel sell?

Cutwel supply a comprehensive range of measuring tools, covering almost all applications. We supply high quality market leading brands such as Insize, Mitutoyo, Haimer, Bowers and Johs Boss.