Expansion of the Vardex indexable threading programme with HeliCool-C, HeliCool-R and Multi-flute Indexable Thread Mill (MiTM).
HeliCool-C thread mills and chamfers in a single operation with the same tool. Having three or four flutes and 12 or 14 teeth, depending on diameter, as well as through-hole coolant supply, the tooling can be supplied with Vardex TM Gen Software that generates the program for both the thread and the chamfer.
The HeliCool-R helical fluted thread mill with radial cooling has been developed to produce high-quality holes when conventional through-coolant is ineffective. It does this by directing coolant out of the sides of the tool (rather than through the centre), and is of particular benefit when machining high temperature alloys, while another benefit is that swarf pick-up on horizontal machining centres is eliminated.
Both HeliCool-C and HeliCool-R are available in diameters from 5 mm to 10.3 and are able to produce M6 to M12 bores.
Multi-flute Indexable Thread Mill (MiTM) that is designed to reduce cycle times on the generation of large threads through the use of long inserts and multiple flute holders. This allows a significant increase in feed rates and a reduction in the number of machining passes, especially when producing long threads.
Holders have cut diameters from 17 to 30 mm on a 25 mm shank, and single or multiple coated inserts for either stainless steel or general machining applications are available.
