Consume less power for more aggressive Aluminum / ISO-N machining with upgraded solid carbide end mills
Achieve optimal removal rates and tool life for Aluminium / ISO-N machiningMilling non-ferrous materials like aluminum, brass, copper and other ISO-N materials allows manufacturers to push their machines to the limit and achieve the highest metal removal rates (MRR). Push past those limits and achieve higher MRR in ISO-N materials – even with older and less rigid machines – with the upgraded family of A245/A345 solid carbide end mills from For increased tool life and the best workpiece finishes, has developed a proprietary ANF (aluminum non-ferrous) PVD coating designed to minimize built-up edge associated with gummy ISO-N materials. Meanwhile, geometry enhancements such as a polished K-land and optimized flute shape improves chip evacuation and minimizes cutting forces to reduce the power consumed during milling by a minimum of 20%.Achieve optimal removal rates and tool life for ISO-N machining
Machining non-ferrous materials like aluminum, brass, copper and other ISO-N materials allows manufacturers to push their machines to the limit and achieve high metal removal rates (MRR). Push past those limits for increased MRR in ISO-N materials – even with older and less rigid machines – with the upgraded family of A245/A345 solid carbide end mills. Improved tool geometry and a new PVD coating result in a minimum of 20% less power consumption, yielding improved cutting efficiency, superior surface finishes and exceptional tool life.
Your challenge:
Machine horsepower and torque limitations cause poor metal removal rates in ISO-N materials.
Our solution:
Reduce cutting forces and power consumption with the A245/A345 product families’ newly developed ANF PVD coating and improved geometry.
Make more aggressive cuts with geometries designed for ISO-N materials
Machining aluminum and other ISO-N materials efficiently requires tools that can handle aggressive speeds and feeds, even in less stable machining conditions. The existing A245/A345 product line addresses these issues with a cylindrical margin that minimizes chatter and vibration for superior surface finishes. Now, these products also feature a polished K-land that minimizes chip contact for superior chip formation. The helix, radial rake angle and flute shape have all been optimized. These advancements in technology allow for increased chip loads and sheer potential, resulting in a reduction in cutting forces and power requirements for truly exceptional MRR.
Your challenge:
Chatter, vibration and poor chip control lead to unstable processes and inconsistent performance.
Our solution:
Increase milling efficiency with a fully optimized geometry, including a newly engineered flute shape and K-land that minimizes chip contact during the chip formation process.
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Keep gummy materials from slowing your ISO-N machining
ISO-N materials can be gummy, building up on the cutting edge of tools in a way that negatively impacts tool life, surface finish and process stability. To address this, the new ANF PVD coating developed by Niagara Cutter® creates a smoother and homogenous surface that minimizes friction and built-up edge. A substantial improvement over TiCN coating on the previous generation of A245/A345 end mills, the new ANF coating minimizes built-up edge for better surface finishes and longer tool life.
Your challenge:
Gummy ISO-N materials create built-up edge, resulting in reduced tool life and workpiece surface quality.
Our solution:
Maximize tool life and improve workpiece surface finish with the proprietary ANF PVD coating developed in-house by Niagara Cutter® to reduce built-up edge.
Product Range Overview
Discover the A245 product range
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Inch & metric range expansion encompassing select existing Niagara Cutter® geometries with and without ANF PVD coating:
- 2-flute configurations A245 square corner end mill AB245 ball end mil
- 3-flute configurations A345 square corner end mill A345R corner radius end mill A345M metric square corner end mill (ANF coated only) AN345 reduced neck square corner end mill AN345R reduced neck corner radius end mill (ANF coated only)
