Introduction
Tiger·tec® Gold is a state-of-the-art technology for machining, offering enhanced tool life, reliability, and productivity for turning, drilling, threading, and milling applications.
Product Innovations- Tiger·tec® Gold: Utilizes a unique ultra low pressure CVD coating for resistance to abrasion, cracks, oxidation, and deformation.
- Walter BLAXX: New milling cutters with robust bodies and high wear resistance.
- Xtra·tec®: Provides soft cutting action and optimal surface quality with positive geometries.
Technologies- Walter Capto™: Modular tool body adaptor system ensuring stability and repeat accuracy.
- Walter ConeFit: Flexible milling system with self-centering conical thread for stability.
- Walter ScrewFit: Modular interface for various tool diameters and lengths.
- Precision Coolant System: Directs coolant precisely onto the tool's cutting edge to enhance tool life and efficiency.
Turning Tools- Precision Coolant: Increases tool life by 30-150% and cutting speed by up to 100% for stainless materials, high-temperature alloys, and steel.
- FM5 and RM5 Geometries: Offer optimal cooling and productivity with improved chip breaking and tool life.
- MS3 Geometry: Ideal for low cutting pressure and long tool life, suitable for unstable components.
New PVD Grade - WNN10- Provides excellent surface quality and dimensional accuracy with high process reliability.
- Suitable for roughing and finishing of ISO N alloys and secondary applications in ISO P, M, and S materials.
Conclusion
Walter's commitment to innovation in machining technologies focuses on sustainability and high performance, setting new industry standards with new coatings and geometries.
Specifications
New cutting tool materials, WSM10S, WSM20S, and WSM30S grades, are part of the Tiger·tec® Silver range, designed for high wear resistance and toughness, suitable for machining stainless steels, high-temperature alloys, and steel.
Surface Comparison
The HIPIMS PVD process offers an extremely smooth surface, reducing friction and improving chip breaking compared to standard PVD processes.
Product Range Overview
Details various geometries in the new Tiger·tec® Silver grades, optimizing chip control and cutting performance.
Benefits
New grades offer high wear resistance and reduced thermal loads due to optimized Al2O3 coating, leading to excellent chip breaking and burr-free components.
Technology
Tiger·tec® Silver PVD technology enhances tool life and performance by reducing heat transfer into the carbide.
Applications
Primary applications include machining stainless steels, high-temperature alloys, and steel, with specific tools like the G1221-P grooving boring bar and MX grooving insert offering precision coolant delivery and extended tool life.
Conclusion
Walter's new range of cutting tools and materials provides significant advancements in machining technology, offering enhanced performance, durability, and versatility.
Overview: Technical specifications and assembly instructions for Walter Turn turning tools focus on external and internal machining, emphasizing precision coolant systems and clamping mechanisms.
Specifications:- Toolholders: Models like DVJN, DWLN, and C-DCLN are described with specific dimensions and angles, designed for precision coolant delivery and claw clamping systems.
- Coolant Pressure: Maximum recommended coolant pressure is 150 bar (2175 psi).
- Assembly Parts: Includes shims, screws, clamps, pressure springs, and Torx keys with specified tightening torques.
Procedures:- Ordering Examples: Provides examples for ordering right-hand and left-hand tools for each toolholder type.
- Assembly Instructions: Details on assembling toolholders with internal coolant supply connections.
Standards and Norms:- Tools conform to ISO standards for turning and machining, ensuring compatibility and performance consistency.
Recommendations:- Refer to 'Technical information – ISO turning' for detailed guidance on rake and inclination angles.
- Use specified Torx keys and follow recommended tightening torques for proper assembly and tool performance.
Key Data from Tables:- Tool Dimensions: Detailed measurements for each tool type in metric and imperial units.
- Cutting Inserts: Specifications for GX cutting inserts, including dimensions, tolerances, and material types.
Conclusion: Comprehensive guide for selecting, ordering, and assembling Walter Turn turning tools, ensuring optimal performance in machining applications.
Overview: Technical specifications and assembly instructions for Walter Cut grooving tools focus on various models and components, emphasizing precision coolant systems and self-clamping mechanisms.
Specifications: - Maximum recommended coolant pressure is 80 bar (1160 psi) for some models and 150 bar (2175 psi) for others.
- Tools available in various sizes with specific dimensions for each model.
- Clamping screws and O-rings specified with ISO standards.
Procedures: - Assembly parts and bodies included in delivery scope.
- Instructions for ordering right-hand and left-hand tools provided.
Accessories and Assembly Parts: - Various module sizes available with specific mounting wrenches and tightening torques.
- Torx keys and threaded plugs included for assembly.
Recommendations: - Adhere to specified coolant pressures and use recommended assembly parts for optimal performance.
- Ensure proper tool selection based on required dimensions and cutting depth.
Notes: - Technical information on maximum cutting depths and additional specifications in 'Cutting inserts' section.
- Tools and components designed to work within specified parameters for precision and efficiency.
Overview: Detailed technical specifications and guidelines for Walter Cut grooving tools, focusing on groove turning holders, radial grooving, and self-clamping system.
Specifications: Lists tool designations with specifications such as maximum cutting depth, diameter, and module size, including Walter CaptoTM system in accordance with ISO 26623 standards.
Procedures: Instructions for ordering right-hand and left-hand tools with examples, specifying that bodies and assembly parts are included in delivery scope.
Accessories: Information on mounting wrenches for grooving inserts and cooling lubricant nozzles, with tightening torque specifications for screws.
Cutting Data: Provides cutting data for turning inserts with recommended cutting speeds and feed rates for various material groups, noting the impact of dry machining on tool life.
Material Groups: Comprehensive overview of material groups and corresponding cutting data, including non-alloyed steel, low-alloyed steel, high-alloyed steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, heat-resistant alloys, titanium alloys, and plastics.
Technical Information: Includes technical information on turning and grooving, with graphs illustrating achievable groove depths and turning diameters for different tool configurations.
Additional Sections: References other sections related to drilling, threading, and milling, indicating a broader scope of Walter's tooling solutions.
Introduction
Detailed information on Walter's cutting tool materials, focusing on Tiger·tec® Gold cutting tool materials, M4000 system, and various milling cutters, including technical information on adaptors and general services offered by Walter.
New to the Range- The Tool: Introduction of a solid carbide high-performance drill with internal coolant, available in grades WJ30EJ, K30F, and Tinal/AlCrN multilayer, with a diameter range of 3–20 mm.
- The Application: Suitable for ISO P and ISO K materials, can be used with emulsion and oil, effective for interrupted cuts and inclined exits, applicable in general mechanical engineering, tool and mould making, and automotive and energy industries.
DC170 Supreme Solid Carbide Drill- Features a polished flute from 8 × Dc for optimal chip evacuation and innovative land design.
- Provides 360° coolant coverage for maximum cooling and continuous guidance for excellent component quality.
- Benefits include increased productivity with 50% longer tool life and 35% higher workpiece values compared to conventional drills, and reduced manufacturing costs due to optimal tool use.
Technical Specifications
Lists various solid carbide drills with coolant-through capabilities, detailing dimensions and specifications, including diameter, length, and shank type, with ordering examples for WJ30EJ grade.
Conclusion
Comprehensive guide for selecting and ordering Walter's high-performance drilling tools, emphasizing advanced features and applications in various industries.
Thread Milling Overview
Thread milling involves using helical interpolation to create threads, with considerations for unusable thread length due to the difference between half the insert length and half the thread pitch.
Material Specifications
Detailed specifications for various materials, including non-alloyed steel, low-alloyed steel, high-alloyed steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, heat-resistant alloys, titanium alloys, tungsten alloys, molybdenum alloys, hardened steel, and plastics, with specific machining parameters.
Thread Milling Cutter Specifications
Lists specifications for thread milling cutters, including tool types, insert sizes, and cutting parameters, with examples of tool and insert combinations for producing specific thread types.
Assembly and Accessories
Details on assembly parts, such as clamping screws and torque specifications, with accessories like torque screwdrivers and interchangeable blades.
New Product AdditionsIntroduces MD133 Supreme solid
carbide milling cutter family, designed for dynamic milling, with benefits including high process reliability, productivity, and flexibility in machining various materials.
Overview: Detailed specifications and applications for solid carbide milling tools, focusing on MD133 Supreme solid carbide milling cutter, including technical specifications, application examples, and comparisons with competitor products.
Tool Specifications:- Diameter range: 6–12 mm with z = 5, 16–20 mm with z = 6.
- Geometry: No centre cutting edge, defined protection radius, cutting lengths of 3 × Dc, 3 × Dc (with neck for depths up to 4 × Dc), and 5 × Dc.
- Ordering information available from page 164.
Application Example:- Material: Corrax [44 HRC]
- Machine: Okuma MU400
- Adaptor: ISO 40
- Comparison of cutting data between competitors and Walter Prototyp MD133 Supreme shows significant improvements in metal removal rate and machining time.
Milling Strategies:- High Performance Cutting (HPC) vs. High Dynamic Cutting (HDC): HDC offers lower mechanical load, reduced contact times, higher process reliability, and optimal metal removal rates.
- Dynamic milling can reduce machining time by up to 70% compared to conventional methods.
Dynamic Milling Requirements:- Machine tools must have high acceleration, rapid traverse, and feed rates.
- Most chucks are suitable, but MD133 Supreme with Weldon shank is recommended.
- CAD/CAM systems are essential for calculating optimal milling paths and parameters.
Ordering and Product Range:- Detailed ordering examples and product range specifications provided for various solid carbide milling tools, including shoulder and slot milling cutters.
- Tools categorized by diameter, cutting length, and other dimensions, with specific recommendations for different materials and applications.
Overview: Detailed specifications and guidelines for various solid carbide milling tools, focusing on different grades and applications, including technical data, ordering examples, and application recommendations for milling cutters and indexable inserts.
Specifications: Lists multiple milling tool models with specific dimensions and characteristics, categorized by application suitability, such as slot milling and shoulder milling, with specific limitations on milling depth and engagement.
Grades and Applications: Highlights different grades like WK40TF, WJ30TF, and WJ30ED, each suited for specific materials and machining conditions, emphasizing Tiger·tec® Gold technology for superior wear resistance and toughness.
Technical Innovations: Tiger·tec® Gold features a TiAlN layer with high aluminum content for enhanced wear characteristics, and a gold-colored TiN top layer for wear detection, with WKP35G grade noted for use in M4000 system.
System Expansion: M4000 system described as versatile solution with universal system inserts, reducing procurement and inventory costs, supporting various milling operations with both CVD and PVD-coated grades available.
Benefits: Outlines benefits of advanced milling tools, such as longer tool life, reduced visible wear, and enhanced process reliability, designed for cost efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Overview
Detailed information on Walter's milling tools, focusing on various face milling cutters and indexable inserts designed for different machining applications, highlighting specifications, benefits, and applications of each tool.
1. Walter M4000 Face Milling Cutter- Features square system inserts with facets and a 15° clearance angle, offering both circumference-sintered and fully ground designs for cost efficiency and precision.
2. Walter M2471 Copy Milling Cutter
- Designed for cost efficiency with a high metal removal rate, featuring eight cutting edges per insert and positive cutting edge geometry.
3. Walter M2136 Multi-Tooth Finishing Face Milling Cutter
- Provides high process reliability with stable, wedge-clamped inserts, utilizing Tiger·tec® Silver cutting tool materials for universal use.
4. Walter BLAXX M3024 Heptagon Face Milling Cutter
- Offers cost-effective face milling with high process reliability, featuring 14 cutting edges per insert and positive cutting edge geometry.
5. Walter BLAXX F5055 Slitting Cutter
- Designed for reliable cutting off and slitting in aluminium, featuring a user-friendly indexable insert self-clamping system.
6. Indexable Inserts
- Various geometries and grades available for different machining conditions, with detailed specifications for each insert type.
Conclusion
Comprehensive details on Walter's milling tools, emphasizing efficiency, reliability, and versatility in various machining applications, with practical examples and comparisons to demonstrate performance advantages.
Overview: Detailed specifications and classifications for various indexable inserts used in milling tools, categorized based on designations, tolerance classes, number of cutting edges, and dimensions.
Specifications: Inserts classified under different series with specific designations indicating tolerance class, number of cutting edges, and dimensions, made from coated or uncoated carbide.
Materials and Coatings: Distinguishes between coated and uncoated carbide inserts, designed for enhanced durability and performance.
Applications: Inserts optimized for different machining conditions, suitable for processing materials like steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, and superalloys.
Product Range: Introduces new additions to product range, indicating advancements in design and material technology, with various geometries suited for specific milling operations.
Key Features: Inserts feature Tiger·tec® Gold and Silver coatings for improved tool life and cutting performance, with comprehensive table of insert designations, dimensions, and recommended applications.
Conclusion: Comprehensive guide for selecting the right indexable inserts for milling applications, providing essential information on specifications, materials, and optimal usage conditions.
Original Coating and Geometries: Emphasizes importance of original coating and geometries in tool performance, with reconditioning operations leading to 50% lower tool costs.
Product Index: Extensive alphanumeric index lists various product sub-families and their specifications.
Contact Information: Provides contact details for Walter's global offices and mentions availability of online services and a wear optimization app.
Ordering and Innovations: Multiple ways to access and order products, including online platforms and printed catalogues, with new product innovations highlighted.