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Walter: Tools for titanium with twice the expertise Walter has launched its MD377 Supreme and MC377 Advance solid carbide milling cutters, designed for the effective machining of titanium. Incorporating a corner radius and central through coolant supply, the new MD377 utilises Walter’s proven HPC Ti40 titanium geometry and new WTZ coating that makes it perfect for full slotting up to 1XD, ramping, shoulder milling and plunging. Also, the MD377 Supreme is suitable for dynamic milling processes. In comparison, the MC377 has a centre-cutting geometry without the through-coolant supply. The MD377 Supreme has been developed for the aviation and aerospace industry and is therefore precisely matched to its requirements. The titanium specialist with a central coolant supply represents a benchmark when it comes to machining engine and structural components. It allows for tight tolerance machining and it stands out thanks to its extremely high metal removal rates. This high material removal rate is a credit to the optimised cutting geometry and the five cutting edges that can improve productivity levels and reduce vibration credit to its differential pitch design. The MD377 Supreme is available with a range of corner radii in diameters of 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 20m and 25mm with a flute length of 13mm on the 6mm diameter tool ranging up to 45mm on the 25mm tool with each tool designed with a back radius into a necked diameter for clearance when machining deep cavities. In contrast, the MC377 is a four-flute titanium end mill that is also suitable for ISO P and M material designations. This diversity is credit to a tough AlCrN coating that works with Walter’s WK40EA substrate that makes the MC377 suitable for steel, stainless as well as titanium alloys. With regard to the MD377, the tool life and performance is assured with the latest Walter-exclusive AlTiN+ZrN (WTZ) coating with HIPIMS technology.
The impressive new MC377 end mill without corner radii is available in diameters of 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm, whilst the MC377 with corner radii is offered with a 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 20mm and 25mm diameter, with the 2mm tool having a three-flute geometry and all other diameters having four flutes. Depending upon the tool diameter, each MC377 tool is available with a choice of corner radii from 0.2mm to 4mm. The series has a flute length that ranges from 6mm on the 2mm diameter tool through to 45mm on the 25mm diameter tool. The MC377 cutter range is also designed with the back radius into a necked diameter feature for clearance. Both tools are the perfect partners for the machining of small parts, engine components or structural components as well as additively manufactured components in the aerospace, motor sport and medical technology sectors. From a process security perspective, both the MC377 and MD377 are available with plain cylindrical shank across all diameters, but from 16mm to 25mm diameter there is also the option of a cylindrical shank with clamping flat to DIN6535 HB to prevent tool pull out and increase stability. In addition to the standard ranges with cutting lengths up to 2XD, Walter also offers custom-designed tools via the Xpress service with short delivery times. www.walter-tools.com
ADDE brings OTTO Motors autonomous mobile robots to Australia Melbourne-based automation system builder Andrew Donald Design Engineering (ADDE) has partnered with OTTO Motors to bring the OTTO range of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to the Australian market. OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath Robotics, develops market-leading AMRs that enhance the logistical operations of facilities in order to reallocate valuable manpower to more specialised tasks. These mobile robot platforms are designed to withstand the day-to-day rigors of industrial environments while maintaining the safety of the human operators around them. OTTO AMRs are being used by Fortune 500 manufacturing companies to deliver cost reductions and operational efficiencies. ADDE has extensive experience developing automation solutions for the Australian industry with robotics and custom engineered solutions. “We see enormous opportunity to improve efficiency and safety in manufacturing and distribution operations with autonomous vehicles,” said Barry Hendy, ADDE Managing Director. “Like traditional robots, AMRs require a complete solution design
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and tight integration with existing equipment, workflows and data systems. The OTTO range of vehicles and the supervising Fleet Manager system give us a powerful capability to offer turnkey solutions to our clients.” John Stikes, Director – Strategic Alliances at OTTO Motors, added: “As we have deployed our systems around the world we have always looked to partner with experienced local integrators to ensure every deployment can be seamlessly and fully integrated into the client’s facility. We are excited to now be able to offer our vehicles to the Australian market through ADDE.” The OTTO motors range spans from the 100kg-capacity, smallfootprint OTTO 100, to the heavy-duty 1,500kg-capable, palletsized OTTO 1500. For multi-vehicle application the OTTO Fleet Manager provides the integration, overview control, traffic flow and vehicle management to allocate missions to appropriate vehicles. www.adde.com.au
