CoroMill thread whirling tool benefits medical sector
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Sandvik Coromant has introduced CoroMill 325 thread whirling inserts and holders which can produce high tolerance threads to satisfy the growing need for special thread forms on medical bone screws, implants and other micro components.
Thread whirling is a rapid and accurate method of threading long, slender components from difficult-to-machine materials. By combining the speed of thread whirling with the rigidity of a sliding head machine, complete threads can be produced accurately, in a single pass, without the need for special supports.
The CoroMill 325 thread whirling inserts and holders have the ability to produce a range of high precision medical screws and implants from rough stock at high speeds. Using this technique, a number of advantages can be gained over traditional single-point threading including increased productivity, faster set-up times, superior chip control, increased tool life over conventional tools and the avoidance of extra time and cost for finishing operations.
Furthermore, there is no need for a dedicated thread whirling machine as CoroMill 325 thread whirling inserts and holders are designed to suit all commonly available sliding head machine types.
Sandvik Coromant is a global leading name in cutting tools for turning, milling and drilling as well as modular tooling systems for lathes and machining centres.
