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DISC MILLING
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DISC MILLING

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Seco Tools offers a diverse range of disc milling cutters tailored for various industries, addressing challenges in gear machining, crankshaft milling, and pipe sawing with both standard and special applications.
Solutions for Special Applications
Specialized disc milling solutions are provided for industries such as power generation, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, and medical sectors, with specific applications like gear machining and hip prosthesis manufacturing.
Product Range and Features
Seco's disc milling cutters are categorized into seven systems for applications like slotting and T-slotting. Notable systems include:
  • 335.15: For circlip snap ring grooves.
  • 335.10: For narrow width applications.
  • 335.19: For cutting widths from 0.157 to 0.500 inches.
  • 335.18: For medium slot widths with adjustable and fixed pocket versions.
  • 335.25: For large slot widths with integrated coolant options.
Advantages and Benefits
Key advantages include economical solutions with multiple cutting edges, positive geometries for low cutting forces, a wide choice of carbide grades, and built-in wiper flats for fine finishes.
Application Cases
Successful applications include bar splitting in the automotive industry, slotting full radius in cast iron, and sawing steering knuckles in nodular cast iron.
Insert Features
Seco offers inserts with reduced cutting forces, multiple cutting edges, and options for both right- and left-handed operations.
Conclusion
Seco Tools is a comprehensive supplier in the disc milling sector, offering innovative solutions and custom tooling options, emphasizing technological advancement and customer satisfaction.
Specifications
The document details specifications for disc milling cutters, including part numbers, dimensions, and operational parameters in both metric and inch units.
Procedures
Instructions for insert selection and cutting data are provided, with torque values for locking screws and key specifications for mounting dimensions.
Standards and Recommendations
Recommendations for insert programs and spare parts are included, emphasizing the use of correct locking screws and keys for optimal performance.
Key Data from Tables
Tables provide critical data such as diameter, length, and insert specifications, essential for selecting the appropriate cutter.
Critical Information
Highlights include the importance of using correct arbor screws and mounting dimensions, with specific torque values for locking screws.
Material Specifications
Details on material specifications for carbon steels, tool steels, stainless steels, cast iron, and other materials, with kc1.1 values provided.
Procedures and Recommendations
Guidance on adjusting kc1.1-values based on cutting rake angle and using BHN-values for material group selection.
Contact Information
For technical assistance, contact Seco Tools at 1-800-832-8326 or visit their website for distributor locations.
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DISC MILLING AS YOUR CHALLENGES EVOLVE, SO DO OUR SOLUTIONS

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The challenges you face are constantly evolving and to understand those changes, we listen to our customer needs and supply solutions to help tackle your everyday challenges. Seco’s extensive range of disc milling cutters is another example of being a solutions provider. With our industry leading range of standard disc milling cutters, insert radii, geometry and grades, those uncommon challenges brought by disc milling applications can be tackled with confidence. SOLUTIONS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Our full line of standard disc milling cutters covers most all applications, but we are also experts...

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A DISC MILL FOR ANY CHALLENGE Deep slotting: Typical disc milling application of forming a deep slot to a predetermined width and depth. Cut-off/sawing: Thin width cutters make excellent tools for cutting-off or sawing. Using an indexable disc milling cutters saves time and money over traditional saws. Cutting-off /sawing Deep slotting T-slotting: Disc mills are available in standard t-slot sizes and are very productive compared to traditional t-slot cutters. Copy milling: Disc mills using round inserts can be used to generate machined profiles in many different components especially in hard...

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FIRST CHOICE FOR CUTTING WIDTH: 0.157 to 0.500” (4 to 12 mm) MAIN FEATURES • Width of cut: 0.157, 0.187, 0.250, 0.312, 0.375, 0.500 inch (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12mm) • From diameter 1.5’’ to 10’’ (40 - 250mm) • Combimaster, disc and shell end connection • Inserts corner radius available from 0.008 to 0.236’’ (0.2 - 6mm) • Generates a slot with flat bottom ADVANTAGES & BENEFITS • Economical solution with 4 cutting edges per insert • Positive geometries generating low cutting forces for soft cutting even in unstable conditions • Wide choice of carbide grades and cutting geometries available for optimum...

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FOR SMALL SLOT WIDTHS 6 SIZES OF INSERTS TO COVER ALL WIDTH OF CUT FROM 0.157 TO 0.500” (4 - 12MM) P 9 g) fgf 10 FROM INSERT CORNER RADIUS 0.008’’ TO 0.236” (0.2 - 6MM) INSERT FEATURES • The inserts are excellent at reducing cutting forces, due to positive insert geometries • Right- and left-handed • Four-edged inserts are available with corner radii from 0.008” - 0.079” (0.2 - 2.0mm) • Two-edged inserts are available with corner radii from 0.094” - 0.236” (2.4 - 6.0mm) • SNHQ replaces 335.19 inserts, and now provides additional features like wiper flats and more radius options. • Full radii...

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335.18 CUTTER WITH LNK INSERT MAIN FEATURES • Available in both fixed or adjustable pockets • Width of cut fixed pocket: 0.312, 0.375, 0.500, 0.625, 0.750 inch (8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 20mm) • Width of cut adjustable pocket: 0.312 to 0.390 - 0.390 to 0.470’ 0.470 to 0.590 inch (8-10, 10-12, 12-15mm) • From diameter 1.5 to 12 inch (40 - 315mm) • Cylindrical, replacable end, shell end, and arbor mount • Inserts corner radius available from 0.0157 to 0.157 inch (0.4 4mm) • Generates a slot with flat bottom FIXED POCKET VERSION ADJUSABLE POCKET VERSION FIRST CHOICE FOR CUTTING WIDTH: 0.312 to 0.750 inch...

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FOR MEDIUM SLOT WIDTHS SIX SIZES OF INSERTS FOR ALL WIDTH OF CUT FROM 0.312” - 0.750” (8 - 20MM) INSERT CORNER RADIUS FROM 0.0157 - 0.157” (0.4 - 4.0MM) INSERT FEATURES • Very tough inserts designed for weaker machines or unstable machining conditions • Surface finish below Ra<2 µ • Widths from 0.312 - 0.590” (8 - 15 mm) for adjustable pocket configuration • Widths from 0.312 - 0.750” (8 - 20 mm) for fixed pocket version • Four cutting edges (2RH + 2LH) from radius 0.0157 - 0.079” (0.4 - 2.0mm) • Two cutting edges (1RH + 1LH) for radius 0.094” (2.4mm) • Left hand and right hand insert for radius...

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335.25 CUTTER WITH XNHQ INSERT MAIN FEATURES • Available in 1.0” and 25mm widths • From diameter 5 - 10” (125 - 250mm) • Available in shell mill mount - with integrated coolant for dia 5 and 6’’ (125 - 160mm) and arbor mount • Inserts corner radius available from 0.032 - 0.236” (0.8 - 6.0mm) • Generates a slot with flat bottom FIRST CHOICE IN: ADVANTAGES & BENEFITS • Economical solution with up to 4 cutting edges per insert (2RH + 2RL) • Positive insert geometries generating low cutting forces for soft cutting even in unstable conditions • Wide choice of carbide grades and cutting geometries...

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FOR LARGE SLOT WIDTHS FROM INSERT CORNER RADIUS 0.031’’ TO 0.236” (.8 - 6MM) INSERT FEATURES • 4 cutting edges per insert whatever the radius value • On edge insert with optimized geometry reduces cutting forces, noise level and improves chip flow • Two insert types can be used: XNHQ14.. for positive cutting rake and LNHQ14.. for negative cutting rake • Integrated wiper flat for excellent surface finishes • Strong, reliable pocket seat • Error proof indexing does not allow inserts to be mounted in wrong pocket APPLICATION CASES Circular & helical interpolation in Steel 4140 Internal bore machining...

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MORE OPTIONS IN THE DISC MILLING FAMILY 335.15... First choice for circlip and narrow grooves Insert designation: R335.15-13... R335.15-18... Grooving Basic choice for grooving. From dia 1.00-2.50 in 2 cutting edges per insert. ap = .063-.203 in Edge form: Chamfer See MN Milling for full range.

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335.10... First choice for cutting off and narrow grooves Slotting Insert designation: 150.10... Basic choice for grooving, cut-off, full side and face. From dia 2.50-12.00 in 1 cutting edges per insert. ap = .089-.157 in Edge form: Radius Cylindrical: 2.50-3.00 in 335.18/335.29 Equipped with cassettes for round inserts Full radius Half radius Basic choice for full radius profiling, half radius profiling and grooving. From dia 1.50-12.00 in ap = .236-.709 in Edge form: Full radius .118-.315” Combimaster Ø 1.50-2.00 in Fixed pocket B Type Ø 2.50-3.00 in Fixed pocket 335.18 LNK/335.18/AC..15/AP..16...

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