Spindle power savings of up to 30 per cent with new Dormer cutter
Dormer’s new 4-flute solid carbide roughing cutter (S333) can deliver spindle power savings of 15-30 per cent compared to similar standard geometry, coated roughing cutters, says the company.
Suitable for applications in a wide range of materials, including most grades of steel, cast iron, copper and aluminium alloys with high silicon content, cutters are available in diameters 6 – 20mm (medium cut length).
Generally, solid carbide tools of this nature demand a high performance machine, but S333 also works extremely well on standard machines, so that many more users can exploit its many benefits, says Dormer.
The cutter’s unequal helix angle has a direct impact on reducing tool vibration. This results in less chipping of the tool and consequently longer tool life. A reduction in machine wear and tear is an added benefit.
The asymmetric roughing profile minimises chipping problems and allows a smoother cutting operation, while the optimised tool parameters also contribute towards these improvements.
