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Print Date: 10-09-2010
Last Update: 23-03-2009
Description:
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TC End Mill Tool Flute Grinding




Component

Component: Tungsten Carbide End Mill
Dimensions: Ø20mm, flute length 40mm, 4 flutes
Material: EMT 612 Extramet
Stock Removal: 4.6mm in first pass, return pass without infeed, only for perfect surface finish



Grinding Machine

Machine: Schütte WU 305 / year 2002 / spindle power 15 kW
Grinding Op: Flute grinding (4x)
Grinding Wheel Speed: 14 m/s, feed rate 80mm/min.
Coolant: Neat oil
Shell Macron 2425 S-14
(7 bar)



Grinding Tool

Grinding Tool: Article 84656
1A1R 125x10x20 X=5
Meister Ceramet DIA
D 91



Results


  • wheel runing very stable, no vibrations on machine. 
  • wheel wear only 0.06 mm after 20 endmills (=80 flutes) 
  • no sharpening required, selfsharpening

Advantages

  • stable grinding process
  • low spindle power consumption due to porous wheel structure
  • very high dressing interval due to tough bonding system
  • suitable for unmanned manufacturing