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Alu-Power HPC Milling Cutters
ULTIMATE high metal removal on aluminium & aluminium alloys
Ultra-micrograin carbide milling cutters for high speed HPC machining of aluminium, aluminium alloys, die cast aluminium, non-ferrous alloys and plastic.
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Advantages
Unique Flute Design
Effective chip evacuation at high feed rates with lower cutting forces
Ultimate Chip Flow
Polished flutes help with excellent chip flow and surface finish
Versatile Performance
Cut deeper and run at both faster and slower cutting speeds & feeds
Ramp & Plunge
Great for vertical ramping up to 20° and step over plunging applications
Features
3 Flute Centre Match
All 3 flutes come to the centre, designed for high spindle speeds
Sharp Cylindrical Land
Razor sharp performance with reduced vibration & chatter
Multipurpose Machining
From side cuts, to rough cuts to aggressive ramping
Optional Coating
DLC coating excels in hard aluminium and high speeds
Built to Handle High Speed
Cutting Without Buildup
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Excels in Ultra High-Speed, High HP Applications Up to 35,000 RPM
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Rigid Design for Excellent Ramping
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Rigid Design for Excellent Ramping
The Anatomy of Efficiency
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Specialised Design of Corner Gash
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Unique flute design and superior corner protection
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Tool life protected against catastrophic failure in high feed application
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Polished flutes for excellent chip flow
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DLC Diamond-Like Carbon Coating
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Excels in hard aluminium & high speeds
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Provides edge strength and unsurpassed tool life
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Specialised Design of Corner Gash
Unique flute design and superior corner protection
Tool life protected against catastrophic failure in high feed application
Polished flutes for excellent chip flow
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DLC Diamond-Like Carbon Coating
Excels in hard aluminium & high speeds
Provides edge strength and unsurpassed tool life
Cylindrical Land
Increased performance in a variety of cutting conditions with reduced vibration
Symmetrical Shape
Highly effective in vertical ramping up to 20 degrees and step-over plunging applications
Unique Flute Design
Effective chip evacuation at high feed rates with lower cutting forces
Speed. Strength. Sharpness.
Alu-Power HPC keeps its edge under tough conditions.
No Cutter Withstands Extreme Radial Forces
Better or Longer
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Wide Clamping Area
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6 Cornered Insert
High cost efficiency from multi-corners
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Streamlined Holder Design
Improved chip evacuation in deep shouldering and slotting
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Through Coolant System
Improved chip flow and tool life thanks to insert cooling
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3-Side Supporting System
Stable tool life
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Strong Clamping Screws
Enable rigid clamping
The Benefits of Balanced Cutting
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Wide Clamping Area
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6 Cornered Insert
High cost efficiency from multi-corners
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Streamlined Holder Design
Improved chip evacuation in deep shouldering and slotting
2
Through Coolant System
Improved chip flow and tool life thanks to insert cooling
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3-Side Supporting System
Stable tool life
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Strong Clamping Screws
Enable rigid clamping
Application
Material Suitability
| Material | Excellent | Good |
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Steel
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Hardened Steel
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Stainless Steel
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HRSA's
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Cast Iron
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Aluminium & Non-Ferrous
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Possible Machining Methods
Face Milling
Side Cutting
Slotting
Ramping
Circular Interpolation
Example Cutting Data
From side cuts to rough cuts to aggressive ramping, nothing withstands extreme radial forces better or longer
| Ø6mm, 3 Flute Uncoated Slotting - Aluminium Alloys (<18% Silicon) |
Ø6mm, 3 Flute Uncoated Side Cutting (Profiling) - Aluminium Alloys (<18% Silicon) |
Ø6mm, 3 Flute Uncoated Slotting - Plastic (ABS, Polypropylene) |
Ø6mm, 3 Flute Uncoated Side Cutting (Profiling) - Aluminium Alloys (<18% Silicon) |
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| Tool | E5H22060 | E5H22060 | E5H22060 | E5H22060 |
| RPM | 25,950 | 32,440 | 26,755 | 33,244 |
| Feed (mm/min) | 5,900 | 7,396 | 8,187 | 10,172 |
| Vc (m/min) | 488 | 610 | 503 | 625 |
| Fz (mm/tooth) | 0.076 | 0.076 | 0.102 | 0.102 |
| Depth of Cut (AP) | 6mm | 9mm | 6mm | 9mm |
| Depth of Cut (AE) | 6mm | 3mm | 6mm | 3mm |