Z-Carb HPR

Z-Carb HPR
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Z-Carb HPR

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document details the Z-Carb HPR series of high-performance end mills by SGS Tool Company, an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer. It highlights the expanded range of solid carbide tools, focusing on specifications, applications, and performance benefits.
Product Specifications:
  • Over 300 items available in stub and regular lengths with various corner radii.
  • Options for central coolant holes and both plain and Weldon Flat configurations for diameters ½” and 12mm and above.
  • Special tooling designs and Ti-NAMITE-A coating for stainless steel applications.
Target Markets: Ideal for sectors such as energy, aerospace, medical implants, automotive, and heavy transportation.
Product Features:
  • Five Flute Roughing End Mills designed for high material removal rates and achieving a finish of 80 RMS or better.
  • Coatings like Ti-NAMITE-M and Ti-NAMITE-A enhance performance in difficult materials.
Performance and Testing:
  • Lab tests show superior performance in profiling titanium and stainless steel, with SGS Z5 outperforming competitors.
  • Capabilities include high-speed machining and significant slotting and profiling.
Design and Engineering: Emphasizes commitment to R&D, ensuring high performance in machining difficult materials with high chip load and aggressive feed rates.
Specifications: Includes detailed specifications for Series Z5MCR and Z5CR, covering a range of materials and providing EDP numbers for different coatings.
Tolerances: Provided in inches and millimeters for diameters and corner radii.
Speed & Feed Recommendations: Detailed recommendations for various materials, categorized by hardness and type.
Notes: Includes guidance on calculating RPM and feed rates, and advice on speed and feed adjustments for harder materials.
Contact Information: Provides contact details for SGS Tool Company in various countries.
Company Overview: SGS Tool Company is a leader in round solid carbide cutting tool technology, serving multiple industries globally.
Product and Technology Leadership: Known for high-performance tooling brands and advanced cutting technology.
Customer Commitment: Committed to exceeding customer expectations with consistent quality, specialized tooling services, and experienced sales engineers.
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Z-Carb HPR-1

Solid Carbide Tools High Performance End Mills

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Z-Carb HPR-2

The New Z-Carb HPR Five Flute Roughing End Mills are ideal for achieving high material removal rates (MRR) and a finish of 80 RMS or better on most materials. The specialized five flute design is engineered for increased productivity over three and four flute end mills. The variable indexing geometry allows for improved chatter suppression over symmetrical designs. The new series is offered in a variety of length, square, and corner radius options and is coated with Ti-NAMITE-M and Ti-NAMITE-A for superior performance in difficult to machine materials like Titanium and Stainless Steel. THE Z-CARB...

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EXPANSIVE OFFERING • Over 300 items in portfolio • Available in stub and regular lengths • Full complement of corner radii available • Central coolant hole option available on select diameters • Plain and Weldon Flat options available for diameters ½” and 12mm and above (other retention methods available upon request) • Special tooling design attributes available upon request • Now available in Ti-NAMITE-A coating ideal for Stainless Steel applications Features of Ti-Namite-M include high wear resistance, reduced friction, and excellent prevention of cutting edge build up. This coating provides...

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Z-Carb HPR-4

RADIAL RAKE • Specially designed radial rake balances positive cutting action and edge strength • End grind features include: (1) Positive axial rake for high performance shearing and lifting of material; -and (2) Increased clearances to eliminate edge build-up during ramping THROUGH COOLANT • Central hole delivers coolant effectively to the cutting zone • Enhances chip removal when pocketing or slotting • Select fractional and metric diameters in stock FLUTING & HELIX ANGLE • Specialized five flute design is engineered for strength, chip evacuation, and increased productivity over three and...

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Z-Carb HPR-5

CAPABILITIES RAMPING HIGH-SPEED MACHINING • Typical ramp angles of 5 degrees are common; greater than 5 degree ramp angles are obtainable with reduced feed rates • Entry feed rates can achieve 100% of the slotting value • The open center provides an ideal exit for central coolant and chip flushing while maintaining the 5 degree ramp angle • One times diameter slotting capability is typical • 50% radial by 150% axial heavy profiling capability is common • Variable geometry design and open fluting eliminate vibration to enable increased rates for High Speed Machining • Exclusive Ti-NAMITE-M coating...

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Z-Carb HPR-6

ENSURE UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE IN A VARIETY OF DIFFICULT TO MACHINE MATERIALS. SGS Tool Company actively maintains a serious commitment to research and development. Our reputation for quality and ever increasing Value at the Spindle pushes us to continually innovate and discover the next best thing in cutting tool technology. The Z-Carb HPR is the latest product of this passionate pursuit. Field testing demonstrates the SGS design achieved higher material removal rates while meeting or exceeding expected tool life. The specialized geometry increases productivity by generating high chip load...

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Z-Carb HPR-8

CORNER RADiUS TOLERANCES (inch) R = +0.0000 / -0.0020 Ti-Namite-A (TA) EDP No. w/Flat Ti-Namite-m (TM) EDP No. w/o Flat Ti-Namite-m (TM) EDP No. w/ Flat (continued on next page)

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Z-Carb HPR-9

CORNER RADiUS TOLERANCES (inch) R = +0.0000 / -0.0020 _L D2 T New Expanded Tools Ti-Namite-A (TA) EDP No. w/Flat Ti-Namite-m (TM) EDP No. w/o Flat Ti-Namite-m (TM) EDP No. w/ Flat

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Z-Carb HPR-10

Cutting Diameter D, Ti-Namite-A (TA) EDP No. w/o Flat CORNER RADIUS TOLERANCES (mm) R = +0,000 / -0,050 Ti-Namite-M (TM) EDP No. w/o Flat Ti-Namite-M (TM) EDP No. w/ Flat Ti-Namite-A (TA) EDP No. w/Flat Ti-Namite-A (TA) EDP No. w/internal Coolant (continued on next page)

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Z-Carb HPR-11

CORNER RADIUS TOLERANCES (mm) R = +0,000 / -0,050 New Expanded Tools Length of Cut L2 Cutting Diameter D,

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Z-Carb HPR-12

Fractional Speed & Feed Recommendations Hardness (Brinell) continued on next page

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Z-Carb HPR-13

Fractional    Speed & Feed Recommendations Hardness (Brinell) Super Alloys (Nickel , Cobalt, Iron Base) Inconel 601, 617, 625, Incoloy, Monel 400 Super Alloys (Nickel, Cobalt, Iron Base) Inconel 718, X-750, Incoloy, Waspaloy, Hastelloy, Rene Profile Titanium Alloys Pure Ttanium, Ti6Al4V, Ti6Al2Sn4Zr2Mo, Ti4Al4Mo2Sn0.5Si Note: •  rpm = sfm x 3.82 / D1 •  ipm = (inch / flute) x 5 x rpm •  ramp at 5 degrees or less, using slotting speed and feed rates (do not plunge) •  reduce speed and feed for materials harder than listed •  reduce feed and Ae when finish milling (.02 x D1 maximum) •  refer to...

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Metric Speed & Feed Recommendations Hardness (Brinell) continued on next page

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Metric    Speed & Feed Recommendations Hardness (Brinell) Super Alloys (Nickel , Cobalt, Iron Base) Inconel 601, 617, 625, Incoloy, Monel 400 Super Alloys (Nickel, Cobalt, Iron Base) Inconel 718, X-750, Incoloy, Waspaloy, Hastelloy, Rene Profile Titanium Alloys Pure Ttanium, Ti6Al4V, Ti6Al2Sn4Zr2Mo, Ti4Al4Mo2Sn0.5Si Note: •  rpm = (1000 x m/min) / (3.14 x D1) •  mm / min = (mm / flute) x 5 x rpm •  ramp at 5 degrees or less, using slotting speed and feed rates (do not plunge) •  reduce speed and feed for materials harder than listed •  reduce feed and Ae when finish milling (.02 x D1 maximum)...

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Z-Carb HPR-16

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 the machining and metalworking...

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