Ramping Cutter for Aluminum Machining

The new M2131 Sky·tec™ Ramping Cutter from Walter USA, LLC (Waukesha, WI) brings new, higher levels of process reliability to the machining of non-ferrous metals, such as the aluminum wrought alloys or aluminum lithium alloys often used in aircraft structural components. It allows shorter machining time due to its high metal removal rate and delivers long tool life thanks to the low build-up on the cutting edge. This new cutter boasts protection against centrifugal force at the insert contact surface to help ensure a high level of process reliability even at maximum speeds, and its V-shaped cutting edge for ramping promotes rough milling and semi-finishing of pockets with high chip volume.

This 90 deg shoulder milling cutter with ramping capability has a maximum cutting depth of 0.59 in or 0.78 in (15 mm or 20 mm), a diameter range of 0.98 in to 3.14 in (25 mm to 80 mm) and a high level of radial runout accuracy. The M2131 with integral cooling for MQL or emulsion has a finely balanced basic body with different interfaces, such as HSK, ScrewFit, cylindrical shank or shell mill mount. It has two sizes of indexable inserts with various corner radii and employs the new milling grade WNN15, which is known for its extremely long tool life.

Walter, a global leader in the metalworking industry with over 90 years of experience in precision cutting tools for milling, drilling, turning, boring and specialized tools, helps customers improve process reliability and increase productivity. With regional headquarters in Waukesha, WI, the company markets its competence brands Walter Valenite, Walter Titex, Walter Prototyp and Walter Multiply through a strong network of distributors and field engineers across subsidiaries in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.

Walter USA, LLC, N22 W23855 Ridgeview Parkway West, Waukesha, WI 53188, 800-945-5554, 262-347-2501, www.walter-tools.com/us.