Sandvik Coromant M5F90 Cuts Thin Aluminum Parts
The M5F90 face-milling cutter by Sandvik Coromant is designed for machining thin-walled aluminum automotive parts without burring, scratching or chipping.
Sandvik Coromant’s M5F90 cutter body diameter (25-80 mm or 0.98"-3.15") carries brazed PCD inserts that need no adjustment and enable high feed rates without vibration. In addition, no scratches, burrs or breakages are produced on the machined part because of a combination of cutting angles, insert shape, edge preparation and cutting parameters.
Roughing and finishing operations are facilitated by a single tool. In terms of roughing, the tool works as a conventional cutter, with all rough-cutting edges positioned on the same diameter and height. The cutter is able to machine as deep as 4 mm (0.157"). With regards to finishing, this portion of the tool consists of radial and axial stepped cutting edges. According to the company, this configuration ensures burr-free milling and surface finish on thin-walled aluminum parts while enabling a close pitch to avoid cutting vibration.
Although dedicated to thin-wall milling operations on aluminum parts, such as gearbox casings and housings, the cutter is also able to machine large engagement material for applications across the automotive segment.
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