Heavy-duty solid end

Made to customer requirements

The proper “fit” of a cylinder is critical in ensuring optimal performance and preventing its premature failure. For this reason, the CP96 is adapted to customer and application requirements. “We offer up to 30 rod end modifications for this range, as well as various seals and scrapers. Heat resistant and ATEX models are also available for use in explosive applications,” notes Kal. SMC Corporation provides personalised and prompt advice on the correct selection and installation of cylinders, as well as service and maintenance to ensure the long life of our equipment. “We advise customers on the proper selection and maintenance of their cylinders, to prevent faults and reduce downtime.”

“Local manufacturers and industries are under greater pressure to achieve greater productivity, in order to meet the demands of a competitive marketplace. The cost-efficient CP96 bolsters productivity, delivering a host of additional benefits,” he concludes. smcanz.com

New grades for CoroMill® Plura HD increase productivity without compromising tool life or process security.

Cutting tool specialist Sandvik Coromant expands its offer of CoroMill® Plura HD solid end mills for heavy-duty roughing in steel and stainless steel with two new grades. This new generation of grades features the unique Zertivo™ 2.0 coating, which combines world-class productivity with exceptional metal removal rate and the highest possible process security.

CoroMill® Plura HD is Sandvik Coromant’s first choice optimized solution for heavy-duty applications up to 2×D in steel and stainless steel (ISO P and ISO M), offering safe and efficient solid end milling. Thanks to the new Zertivo™ 2.0 coated grades tool life, process security and productivity are improved even further.

“With Zertivo™ 2.0 we apply our comprehensive knowledge in coating technologies to our solid round tools”, says Antti Wikström, Global Product Manager, Solid end mills at Sandvik Coromant. “This gives us an opportunity to offer unique, custom-made coatings that will handle our customers’ machining challenges with superior performance and tooling efficiency.”

The new grades allow for 30% higher cutting speed recommendations in primary application areas ISO P and ISO M, as well as secondary materials ISO K and ISO S, due to their optimized flute shape, which provides effective chip evacuation. The grades designed for stainless steel machining come in two variants: one with internal coolant for improved temperature control and chip flow, and one without internal coolant.