In recent years, the industrial machinery market, which is
centered on machine tools and energy-related equipment, has been exhibiting
steady growth in conjunction with the economic development of emerging
countries. Reduction of machining costs and consolidation of processes are
required in all fields. Additionally, with the higher performance of finished
products, the dimensional accuracy and machining quality required of industrial
machinery components are becoming increasingly stricter year after year, so the
requirements for improved surface roughness and wall surface accuracy with
respect to machining tools are also increasing.
In order to meet these needs, Sumitomo Electric Industries has
expanded the "WFX08000" model of SEC-WaveMills to supplement the "WFX12000"
model released in 2011. The repertoire of the "WFX08000" model supports small to
medium diameters and various numbers of teeth, and is capable of high efficiency
machining with multiple cutting edge. Additionally, the insert size has been
reduced, contributing to lower tool costs for the insert.
1．Characteristics
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(1)Optimized cutting edge shape and high accuracy of tool
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So that the wall machining surface is almost perpendicular to the bottom
machining surface, the shape of the cutting edge on the indexable insert has
been optimized, and superior wall surface accuracy and surface roughness have
been achieved. Moreover, improving the dimensional accuracy of the indexable
insert and cutter body enables axial run out to be kept stable at 0.03mm or
lower. High quality machining accuracy substantially exceeding that of
conventional M class*1 inserts has been achieved.
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(2)High usability and cost performance
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By employing a method of fastening the insert with a screw, it is possible
to easily set the insert. Also, by combining a insert and body designed for high
accuracy, good wall surface accuracy and surface roughness can be obtained by
simply fastening the tip with a screw. The four corners of the cutting edge on
the indexable insert can be used, so it also offers superior cost performance.
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(3)Stability and long tool life
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A super multi-layer PVD*2 coating is employed
for the indexable insert. Long tool life is achieved in terms of wear
resistance, fracture resistance and low reaction with work materials. A wide
range of work materials are supported, from steel to stainless steel, cast iron
and aluminum.
2．Selection
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Body
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Total of 90 types
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Cutter
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No. 45
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End mill type
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No. 17 Tool diameter: 20-63
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Shell type
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No. 21 Tool diameter: 40-100
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Modular type
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No. 7 Tool diameter: 20-40
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3．Standard pricing
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Body：WFXM08050RS
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43,000 yen
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Tip：SOMT080308PZER-G ACP200
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800 yen
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4．Sales plan
¥200 million a year in the first year, ¥300 million a year after 3 years
*1 M class：
Insert grade mark Nose position
tolerance (+/-0.08mm), thickness tolerance (+/-0.13mm) and inscribed circle
tolerance (+/-0.05mm ~ +/-0.13mm)
*2 PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition)：
An
evaporation method for forming a thin layer on the surface of a substance.
Involves the deposition of a thin layer of the target substance in the gaseous
phase on the surface of the substance by means of a physical
technique.
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