Every machinist that works on aluminum knows the headache this alloy offers but its high strength to weight ratio make it an imperative and highly popular material in the automotive and aerospace fields.
\nYet, the main problems in machining aluminum remain the formation of built-up edges due to the adhesion of the materials used.
\nTo ensure excellence in aluminum machining, TaeguTec has tackled the primary tooling concerns when machining aluminum such as minimizing the tendency of aluminum to stick to the tool cutting edge, ensuring there is good chip evacuation from the cutting edge, and making sure the core strength of the tool is sufficiently durable in order to withstand the cutting forces thrust upon it without breaking.
\nIn this regard, TaeguTec has unveiled two new offerings under the ChaseAlu family that amalgamates the line\u2019s power of machining aluminum with the hopes of machine shops to decrease their cost while increasing productivity.
\nServicing all industries, the Asian metalworking giant\u2019s ChaseAlu\u2019s two new offerings, the XEVT 16 \u2013 which is an upgraded version of the current XECT 16 \u2013 and the XEVT 22, come at a time when productivity, safety and cost needs to improve greatly for companies to be viable in today\u2019s quickly advancing world.
\nWith high-speed machining requirements as the XEVT\u2019s focus, both types are designed with a stable “V” shape bottom as well as a unique “stopper” for rigid clamping and stability.
\nBoth sizes guarantee high precision and excellent surface roughness in aluminum and non-ferrous machining due to their high positive helical cutting edges and polished insert surfaces.
\nAs such, both the XEVT 16 and XEVT 22 inserts always deliver outstanding productivity in demanding high-speed milling applications such as shouldering, slotting, face milling, step down milling, profiling, straight ramping and helical ramping.
\nMoreover, both XEVT types are available in several corner radii and the XEVT 16 inserts are interchangeable with the current TE90XE and TFM90XE cutters in order to enhance the productivity of current XECT 16 inserts currently being used.
\nThe cutter\u2019s simple screw clamping design ensures for proper seating and rigidity during machining in order that the tool stays firmly in place when handling high feeds and speeds on aluminum and non-ferrous materials.
\nCutters are available as end mills, modular types, face mills and HSK type face mills.
\nIn extensive real-world tests, TaeguTec\u2019s ChaseAlu XEVT 16 clobbered the leading competitor\u2019s similar offering by increasing productivity by an amazing 329 percent while also increasing tool life by a very respectable 33 percent on an aluminum workpiece.
\nIn another test, but this time on aluminum alloy, TaeguTec\u2019s XEVT 16 increased productivity and tool life by 27 percent and 33 percent respectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Every machinist that works on aluminum knows the headache this alloy offers but its high strength to weight ratio make it an imperative and highly popular material in the automotive and aerospace fields. Yet, the main problems in machining aluminum remain the formation of built-up edges due to the adhesion of the materials used. To<\/p>\n