APR APF

APR APF

APR APF

Product catalog summary
Overview: This document provides detailed information on high-performance aluminum machining tools developed by SGS Tool Company, an ISO 9001 certified leader in solid carbide tool technology. The focus is on the S-Carb APR and APF series, designed for roughing and finishing aluminum aerospace structural parts.
Specifications: The S-Carb APR is engineered for high power, high efficiency machining, achieving material removal rates of up to 550 cubic inches. The S-Carb APF is optimized for high-feed finishing of thin wall aluminum sections, offering reduced machining times and superior finishes.
Tool Features: The tools feature unique variable geometry to reduce vibration, through coolant design, and polished flutes for superior finishes. The APF method allows high-speed finishing at full depth without wall distortion, significantly increasing productivity compared to traditional methods.
Performance Data: Comparative graphs illustrate the superior metal removal rates and reduced cycle times of SGS tools versus competitors. The document includes detailed tables of tool dimensions, tolerances, and EDP numbers for both fractional and metric sizes.
Speed and Feed Recommendations: Recommendations are provided for various aluminum alloys, including standard and lithium-based alloys. The document outlines optimal RPM, feed rates, and depth of cut for different power levels and tool diameters.
Global Presence: SGS Tool Company operates globally, with manufacturing sites in the US and UK, and a network of sales representatives and distributors in over 60 countries. The company is known for its high-performance tooling brands and advanced cutting technology.
Customer Support: SGS offers extensive R&D facilities, ISO-certified quality procedures, and a dedicated customer service team. They provide specialized tooling services and field sales engineers to optimize tools for specific applications.
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Catalog excerpts

APR APF-1

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APR APF-2

ADVANCED PRODUCTIVITY ROUGHING AND FINISHING ENDMILLS S-Carb APR Developed and engineered for high power, high efficiency machining of aluminium aerospace structural parts (i.e. ribs, spars) and their equivalent. Material removal rates of 550 cubic inches achievable, dependent on machine. S-Carb APF Developed and engineered for high-feed finishing of thin wall aluminium sections typically on aerospace ribs. Vast reduction in machining times, with straighter walls and superior finishes compared to waterlining. Design and engineering ensure outstanding performance in a variety of aluminum applications....

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APR APF-3

APR S-CARB APR • flute design for high feed 3 power roughing • High feed direct plunge ability • Through coolant design • olished flute design to P maximize chip evacuation • 4 flute unique variable geometry reduces vibration and allows finishing of thin walls in one pass • Through coolant design • Polished flutes for superior finishes • Significant reduction in cycle times Typical Method: High-speed waterline finishing, multiple passes at numerous levels to produce acceptable thin walls APF Method: High speed finishing at full depth without wall distortion 'One Hit' Please contact your SGS representative...

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APR APF-4

Series 43    S-Carb APR – 3 Flute TOLERANCES (inch) DIAMETER D1 CORNER RADIUS TOLERANCES (inch) CORNER RADIUS TOLERANCES (mm) Available on request:  •  JetStream Technology  •  Side exits fo

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APR APF-5

Series 43    S-Carb APF – 4 Flute TOLERANCES (inch) DIAMETER D1 1/2 - 3/4 CORNER RADIUS TOLERANCES (inch) CORNER RADIUS TOLERANCES (mm) Available on request:  •  JetStream T

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APR APF-6

Fractional & Metric | Speed & Feed Recommendations Series S-Carb APR Fractional Note: • surface speed is dependent on machine spindle & fixturing^ • balancing is recommended at ultra high surface speeds • tool life may be reduced when machining Lithium Alloys • rpm = (1000 x m/min) / (3.14 x D1) • mm/min = (mm / flute) x rpm maximum recommended depths shown reduce speed and feed for materials harder than listed ramp angle = 15“ (feed rate = 30%) maximum ramp depth = 1 x D1 plunge depth = 1 x D1 (feed rate = 30%) refer to the SGS Tool Wizard for complete technical information (www.sgstool.com)

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APR APF-7

Series S-Carb APF Fractional Fractional & Metric | Speed & Feed Recommendations Vc (sfm) ALUMINUM ALLOYS 2024, 5052, 5086, 6061, 6063, 7075 Tool Wizard CALCULATE APPLICATION PARAMETERS www.sgstool.com surface speed is dependent on machine spindle & fixturing* balancing is recommended at ultra high surface speeds tool life may be reduced when machining Lithium Alloys rpm = (1000 x m/min) / (3.14 x D1) mm/min = (mm / flute) x rpm maximum recommended depths shown reduce speed and feed for materials harder than listed finish cuts typically require reduced feed and cutting depths of 0.02 x D1 maximum ramp...

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APR APF-8

Solid Carbide Tools VALUE AT THE SPINDLE Solutions Around The Globe SGS Tool Company is a privately-held, ISO-certified leader of round solid carbide cutting tool technology for the aerospace, metalworking, and automotive industries with manufacturing sites in the United States and United Kingdom. Our global network of Sales Representatives, Industrial Distributors, and Agents blanket the world selling into more than 60 countries. Leaders in Solid Carbide Tool Technology Brand names such as Z-Carb, S-Carb, V-Carb, Hi-PerCarb, Multi-Carb have become synonymous with high performance tooling in...

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