Seco News Summary 2016-1 by Seco Tools

SECO NEWS SUMMARY 2016-1

THE TOOLS THAT MAKE UP YOUR SUCCESS

RELENTLESS IMPROVEMENT Already an exceptional tool for increasing productivity, the T4-12 family just got even better. With larger inserts to enable higher depths of cut and metal removal rates, these exceptional cutters will increase your throughput and cost effectiveness. Learn more on pages 4-5.

COMPETENCE-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS Welcome to Seco News Summary 2016-1, where you will find several new metal cutting solutions that further expand the capabilities and productivity advantages of our milling, tooling system and stationary product lines. Among these latest solutions are larger insert sizes for the T4-12 square shoulder and helical cutters, reduced necks for the Jabro-Solid2 JS554 series, a new taper-face holder for dual-contact spindle systems, new PCBN grades for hard part turning and new 150.10-JETI blades and tool blocks for optimised direct coolant transfer. These product line expansions reflect more than 80 years of metalworking experience, comprehensive technical know-how and an overall company commitment to developing the best possible products for every parts manufacturer in every industry segment.

MILLING

STATIONARY

TOOLING SYSTEMS

T4-12 Square Shoulder........... 4 T4-12 Helical.......................... 5 Jabro®-Solid2 JS554................. 6 Jabro®-HFM JHF980.............. 7

PCBN Hard Part Turning Grades..................................... 8 150.10-JETI Parting-off Blades and Blocks.................. 9

Taper-face Toolholders........ 10 Steadyline® Turning and Boring Bars........................... 11

MILLING

LARGER INSERT SIZES FOR INCREASED METAL REMOVAL

T4-12 SQUARE SHOULDER

Now offering larger size inserts, the T4-12 Square Shoulder milling cutter enables a 12‑mm (0.5") maximum depth of cut for high metal removal rates in roughing and semi-finishing applications. Four cutting edges per insert help lower tooling costs, while tangential mounting maximises insert stability and permits easy access to mounting screws.

YOUR SECO BENEFIT: • Increased productivity • Smoother machining • Improved chip flow • Reduced tool costs • Process reliability For further information please see catalogue / Machining Navigator Update 2016-1 pages 2-7.

Curved insert edges ensure smooth cutting action and reduce vibration. Internal channels direct coolant to the cutting zones of each insert to evacuate chips and extend tool life. The T4-12 Square Shoulder cutters are engineered for general milling applications in steels and cast irons as well as more difficult materials, including stainless steels, titanium and heat-resistant superalloys under appropriate cutting conditions.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: • High metal removal rates from large, four-edge inserts • Tangential insert mounting stabilises cutting and lowers vibration • Easy-access insert mounting screws • Internal coolant channels for optimised insert performance

RANGE OVERVIEW: • Cutter diameters from 25 mm to 125 mm (1" to 5") • Wide selection of insert grades and geometries • Normal and close pitch versions • Corner radii from 0.8 mm to 3.1 mm (0.031" to 0.125")

MILLING

INCREASED DEPTH OF CUT FOR HIGHER METAL REMOVAL

T4-12 HELICAL

The new T4-12 Helical milling cutters feature larger, tangentially mounted inserts, each with four cutting edges. The cutters allow for increased depths of cut and higher machining parameters for roughing and semi-finishing of steels, cast irons and various difficult materials. Tangential mounting reinforces insert stability, improves chip flow and provides unrestricted access to mounting screws, while multiple cutting edges help reduce tool cost per part. The curved-edge inserts are available in high-positive-rake geometries and corner radii up to 3.1 mm (0.125") in the front row to address a wide variety of workpiece requirements. The cutters, in normal-pitch versions, perform slotting and contouring applications. Close-pitch versions do contouring only, with radial width-ofcut capability of 30 percent in full axial depth of cut.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: • Larger size inserts with four cutting edges reduce tooling costs • Tangential insert mounting adds stability and support • High positive rakes and curved edges provide smooth, vibration-free cutting

RANGE OVERVIEW:

YOUR SECO BENEFIT: • Greater productivity • Reduced tool costs • Smoother machining • Process reliability and stability • Improved chip flow For further information please see catalogue / Machining Navigator Update 2016-1 pages 8-11.

• Cutter diameters from 50 mm to 100 mm (2" to 4") • Arbor, Weldon, and Seco Weldon mounting systems • Wide selection of insert grades and geometries • Normal and close pitch versions • Corner radii from 0.8 mm to 3.1 mm (0.031" to 0.125")

MILLING

SMALLER NECK DIAMETERS INCREASE APPLICATION RANGE

JABRO®-SOLID2 JS554

The Jabro JS554 range of solid-carbide end mills gains further utility and versatility with smaller neck diameter options. These latest tools provide greater clearance when machining complex components such as those found in aerospace, medical and general machining applications. Smaller neck dimensions make it easier to access parts clamped in complicated fixturing arrangements, as well as enable users to take full advantage of 4-axis and 5-axis machining capabilities.

YOUR SECO BENEFIT: • Increased application range • Greater machining clearance • Full multi-axis machine capabilities • High stability and low deflection • Excellent price-performance ratio For further information please see catalogue / Machining Navigator Update 2016-1 pages 30-35.

The neck sizes are optimised to retain tool rigidity while providing full compatibility with standard toolholder connective systems. The tools maintain their ability to productively machine materials in the ISO P, M, S and other material groups. JS554 end mills provide high stability and low deflection. They also bring an excellent price-performance ratio to a range of applications, and these latest additions further expand the line’s advanced capabilities.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: • Smaller neck diameters (dn) provide high machining clearance • Easy access to parts clamped in complicated fixturing arrangements • Highly productive full 4-axis and 5-axis machining possible • Optimised neck sizes retain rigidity and toolholder compatibility

RANGE OVERVIEW: • Tool diameters from 3 mm to 20 mm • Typical cutting lengths 2xD + 2 mm • Reach length 3xDc • Corner radius and 45˚-chamfer versions • Cylindrical and Weldon shanks

MILLING

MAXIMISED HIGH FEED MACHINING

JABRO®-HFM JHF980 With the right cutting tool and machine, high feed machining can produce metal removal rates that are significantly higher than conventional methods. The Jabro-HFM JHF980 solid-carbide end mills are a top choice in high feed machining — and now even more so with new 4- and 5-flute cutter options. Engineered for extremely productive face, slot and select plunge milling applications, the tool takes advantage of the latest design and grinding developments to incorporate an increased number of flutes. This doubles the feed rate capability compared to previous Jabro end mills. And, when applied at the same table feed rates as the prior tools, these new high feed cutters deliver increased tool life results. Optimal application of the Jabro high feed cutters depends on the machine tool, CNC and programming capabilities, as well as the workpiece material and part size. High feed machining pairs shallow axial depths of cut with accelerated table feed rates to produce the increased metal removal rates. Cutting forces are directed axially into the spindle, stabilising the operation as well as minimising vibration and machine wear.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: • Solid-carbide high feed tools excel in face, slot and plunge milling • High feed capabilities yield significant productivity gains • Reduced production costs when processing deep and shallow pockets • Longer tool life than previous cutters when applied at the same table feed rates • Low radial forces minimise vibration and machine wear • Wide application area covered, from steel to exotic materials

YOUR SECO BENEFIT: • Maximum metal removal • Optimised feed rates • High productivity • Long tool life • Reduced vibrations • High process stability • Less machine tool stress For further information please see catalogue / Machining Navigator Update 2016-1 pages 36-39.

RANGE OVERVIEW: • 4-flute end mill diameters from 2 mm to 6 mm • 5-flute end mill diameters from 8 mm to 12 mm • 1.5xD, 3xD, 5xD and 7xD length versions available

STATIONARY

SOLUTIONS FOR PRECISION MACHINING

PCBN HARD PART TURNING GRADES Seco demonstrates significant advancements in hard part turning operations with its latest PCBN grades. Consisting of three grades, the lineup joins the existing CBN060K to complete the company’s premium offering for precision machining of hardened steel workpiece materials. From continuous cuts to heavy interruptions, these grades feature a new substrate concept that maximises their toughness and wear resistance. As such, they are able to provide exceptional tool life and high surface quality in ISO H05 to H35 applications, even at high cutting speeds.

YOUR SECO BENEFIT: • Total hard turning solutions • Long tool life • Excellent surface finishes • High process stability • Unmatched productivity For further information please see catalogue / Machining Navigator Update 2016-1 pages 41-49 and 70-82.

NEW CH0550 GRADE FOR ISO H05: Developed to resist abrasion and high temperatures, the grade combines a new nanolaminate coating and new substrate to achieve high-speed, continuous cuts in applications with high surface finish requirements. EXISTING CBN060K FOR ISO H15: Well-known grade for continuous and/or medium interrupted cuts. NEW CH2540 GRADE FOR ISO H25: A new substrate and well-proven coating allows the grade to provide high wear resistance and toughness in applications that consist of continuous cuts and heavy interruptions. NEW CH3515 GRADE FOR ISO H35: A new substrate and well-proven coating allows the grade to offer unmatched toughness in heavy interrupted cuts.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: • PCBN insert grades optimise hardened steel turning operations • New bimodal substrate with coarser grains maximises grade toughness and wear resistance • Grades achieve high productivity and long tool life in various machining conditions

RANGE OVERVIEW: • Available in common ISO insert geometries, with and without wipers

STATIONARY

OPTIMISED DIRECT COOLANT TRANSFER

150.10-JETI PARTING-OFF BLADES AND BLOCKS The new 150.10-JETI blades and tool blocks streamline direct, highpressure coolant to the cutting zone in parting-off operations where improved productivity, tool life and part quality are critical to success. Developed with compact assembly in mind, the tooling eliminates the need for any external piping and connections that would otherwise obstruct machine movement in tight workspaces. Coolant holes within the blades make it possible for coolant to reach the cutting edge directly from the tool block. From there, Jetstream Tooling® technology directs the coolant straight to the cutting zone for quick, effective heat removal, which is especially important when machining materials that are poor conductors of heat. The reduction in heat permits the usage of higher cutting parameters and safe, effective chip control and removal. Made of high-speed steel, the blades provide extra insert stability in tough applications. The blades are also highly versatile for mounting in most common tool blocks with internal coolant.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: • Compact solution delivers coolant without any hoses surrounding the blade • Extra stability with HSS parting-off blades • Tool blocks with direct coolant transfer fit nicely into tight workspaces • Jetstream Tooling quickly removes heat from cutting zone and improves chip control

YOUR SECO BENEFIT: • Reliable performance in tight spaces • Less spare parts • Long tool life at high cutting speeds • Quick, effective heat removal • Improved chip breaking For further information please see catalogue / Machining Navigator Update 2016-1 pages 83-85.

RANGE OVERVIEW: • Insert widths from 2 mm to 6 mm • Blade sizes in 15 mm, 20 mm and 25 mm • Square-shank blocks available in metric and imperial sizes

TOOLING SYSTEMS

RIGID CONNECTION MAXIMISES TOOLING EFFECTIVENESS

TAPER-FACE HOLDERS

TAPER-FACE TOOLHOLDERS

Gap

Taper-Face Contact

Standard SA Taper

YOUR SECO BENEFIT: • High productivity • Consistent positioning accuracy • Optimum tool life • Machine spindle protection For further information please see catalogue / Machining Navigator Update 2016-1 pages 122-141.

Developed for use with dual-contact spindle systems, the new taper-face toolholders utilise two surfaces of contact to offer increased rigidity and consistency versus standard holders when machining complex parts at high cutting parameters. They also excel in special machining situations involving long tool overhangs, deep-hole boring and exotic workpiece materials that magnify cutting forces. Through simultaneous taper and face contact, these latest toolholders increase the stability of the machining process, resulting in excellent positioning accuracy and long tool life. The holders also make it possible to use higher machining parameters for substantial increases in productivity. These taper-face toolholders also work equally well with standard machining centre spindles. And, with very few exceptions, they are available for most Seco toolholding types.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: • Suitable for dual-contact spindle systems • Simultaneous taper and face contact for a highly rigid connection • Two surface contacts ensure consistent, high performance in complex part production • Rigid design yields long tool life and accuracy in high cutting parameters • Stable connection helps prevent spindle fretting and runout issues

RANGE OVERVIEW: • Workpiece side technology: high-precision collet chucks, ER collet chucks, end mill holders, hydraulic chucks, shell mill holders, Steadyline® shell mill holders, shrinkfit chucks, and modular arbor connections such as Graflex®, Combimaster® and Seco-Capto™ • Spindle connections BT30 TF, BT40 TF, BT50 TF, CAT40 TF and CAT50 TF available in metric and inch programs

TOOLING SYSTEMS

REDUCE UNWANTED VIBRATIONS IN MORE APPLICATIONS

STEADYLINE® TURNING AND BORING BARS Steadyline vibration-damping tooling welcomes new spindle interface options for its turning/boring bars. The latest bars, which feature HSK-T/ A63, HSK-T/A100 and Seco-Capto™ C8 machine side connections, bring the line’s high-performance results to even more applications. The HSK-T/A connection allows the tooling to perform static turning operations on lathes with HSK-T spindles as well as boring operations on machining centres with HSK-A spindles. HSK-T and HSK-A are fully compatible, the difference being that HSK-T features one driving slot with reduced dimensions and tighter tolerances. The Seco-Capto C8 connection complements the existing C4, C5 and C6 sizes. Steadyline turning/boring bars reduce unwanted vibrations in extreme cutting conditions via a “dynamic passive system” inside the holder body, allowing for high metal removal, less machine tool stress and smooth part surfaces. The GL connection on these bars provides centring accuracy, 100% repeatability and fast tooling head exchanges.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: • Steadyline bars now encompass HSK-T/A and Seco-Capto C8 sizes • HSK-T/A bars applicable in static turning and rotating boring operations • Compact, modular quick-change GL connection • Bars and heads feature coolant supply channels for effective chip removal

YOUR SECO BENEFIT: • Vibration reduction • Application flexibility • High productivity • Smooth surface finishes • Long tool life • Fast, precise tool changes • Less machine tool stress For further information please see catalogue / Machining Navigator Update 2016-1 pages 142-148.

RANGE OVERVIEW: • HSK-T/A63 available in 6xD and 8xD lengths • HSK-T/A100 available in 6xD, 8xD and 10xD lengths • Seco-Capto C8 available in 6xD, 8xD and 10xD lengths • Wide selection of turning and boring heads with GL machine connections