Universal Milling System

Walter has introduced the M4000 universal milling system, which comprises three different cutter bodies and four indexable inserts. It can be used for numerous milling applications, including face milling, shoulder milling, and chamfering. These tools are suitable for steel and cast-iron materials, stainless steels, and difficult-to-cut materials.

The flank faces on the four cutting edges of the inserts feature a wave profile that displays the geometry of the insert. The more waves that are visible, the more positive the geometry. The inserts, which have rake face markings to ensure accurate orientation when changing the cutting edge, come in stable and universal geometries, and they have a positive shape with a clearance angle of 15 degrees. This means that less power is required for milling, so energy consumption is reduced and economic efficiency is increased.

The tools feature a new type of laser engraving that allows the company to inscribe all important information, such as details about the tooling’s assembly parts and torque requirements, on even the smallest tool diameters.

The system’s versatility can be enhanced further through the use of special indexable inserts. For the M4002 high-feed milling cutter, a circumference-sintered insert with facet for improved surfaces is available. A special insert with a larger corner radius increases cutting edge stability when working with the high-feed and shoulder mills. For the M4132 shoulder mill in particular, an indexable insert with a fully ground circumference is available, which can also come with additional facets

The inserts are coated with Tiger•tec Silver®.

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