New ITC Cutter Brings Harmony to High Performance Machining

8 November 2011

For the high performance machining of tough materials and aerospace alloys, ITC has now launched its new 6051 Cyber Series End Mill range. The remarkably high performance 6 flute series of cutting tools have already made a significant impact on productivity and tool life for many aerospace OEMs and F1 manufacturers.

The new series of solid carbide square end cutters is the result of extensive R&D work, testing and consultation with leading blue chip manufacturers. This extensive development work now sees ITC launch a long length, straight shank solid carbide cutter with an unequal flute spacing and Cupro coating. The Cupro coating extends the tool life and stability of the micro grain carbide series whilst the flute spacing reduces machining noise and vibration by eliminating the harmonic effect.

The radical new flute geometry provides remarkable material removal rates and stability whether the customer is machining steel, aerospace alloys and additional difficult to machine materials. Combined with the new Cupro coating, the geometry of the 6051 Series has been tirelessly tested to provide end users with a long reaching cutter that eliminates problems inherent in long series cutting tools.

The right hand helix and cutting series is available in 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 20mm diameters with each diameter offering the option of a square end, 0.5, 0.75 or 1mm radius. The various radius options serve to further enhance tool life and eliminate potential chipping in extremely difficult applications. The respective cutting diameters have a machining length of 18, 24, 30, 36, 50 and 60mm with an overall length from 75 to 150mm. These dimensions have been designated for each diameter to ensure optimal performance for each individual cutter.

The 6051 Series epitomises rigidity and performance with its remarkable material removal rates on difficult to machine materials. However, ITC suggests that to obtain the best performance results, customers operate the 6051 Series on robust machine tool with a rigid workholding set-up.