ITC cutter brings harmony to high performance machining

These solid carbide square end cutters are the result of extensive R&D work, testing and consultation with leading blue-chip manufacturers, says ITC, which is now offering a long length, straight shank solid carbide cutter with an unequal flute spacing and Cupro coating. The Cupro coating extends the tool life and stability of the micro-grain carbide series while the flute spacing reduces machining noise and vibration by eliminating the harmonic effect. This radical flute geometry provides remarkable material removal rates and stability whether the customer is machining steel, aerospace alloys and additional difficult-to-machine materials, claims ITC. Combined with the new Cupro coating, the geometry of the 6051 Series has been tested to provide users with a long reaching cutter that eliminates problems inherent in long series cutting tools. The right hand helix and cutting series is available in 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 20 mm diameters with each diameter offering the option of a square end, 0.5, 0.75 or 1 mm radius. The various radius options serve to further enhance tool life and eliminate potential chipping in extremely difficult applications. The respective cutting diameters have a machining length of 18, 24, 30, 36, 50 and 60 mm with an overall length from 75 to 150 mm. These dimensions have been designated for each diameter to ensure optimal performance for each individual cutter. ITC suggests that to obtain the best performance results, customers operate the 6051 Series on robust machine tool with a rigid workholding set-up.