Hard machining in mould and die making

Hard machining plays a very important role in mould and die making, but is also considered a major challenge. In recent years, some progress has been made with the development of milling cutters which are an alternative to time-consuming EDM and grinding and enable a process that can be faster, more precise and more economical.

Requirements and quality demands on milling cutters are high since accuracy and precision are of the utmost importance. Meusburger understands these needs and offers three different lines of hard milling cutters that are suitable for almost every application in mould and die making.

Torus and full-radius milling cutters up to 54 HRC

Torus and full-radius milling cutters up to 54 HRC are widely used in mould and die making and are considered to be true all-rounders, because they cover a wide spectrum of possible applications: thanks to their positive cutting angle, they cannot only be used on hard steels up to 54 HRC, but also on soft materials. Furthermore, these milling cutters are also perfectly suited to machining stainless steels and non-ferrous metals such as aluminium and copper.

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Übersichtsbild: Torus- und Vollradiusfräser bis 54 HRC – die wahren Allrounder im Werkzeug- und Formenbau.

End, torus, and full-radius milling cutters up to 63 HRC

These tools can be used on everything from high-quality tool steels from approximately 1,000 N/mm² onwards to hardened steels up to 63 HRC. They feature long service life and process reliability. Micro milling cutters from a diameter of 0.2 mm with exact tolerances down to the micron guarantee maximum component accuracy. Due to the large variety of different diameters, lengths and radii, you will find the right tool for most cases in our range.

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Schaft-, Torus- und Vollradiusfräser bis 63 HRC – hohe Standzeit und Prozesssicherheit.

End, torus, and full-radius milling cutters up to 67 HRC

The new generation of our hard milling cutters represents the next step in HSC machining in mould and die making. The tools offer maximum efficiency through high performance and wear resistance in the various high-quality materials. Thanks to the new coating in combination with the right carbide substrate, an optimised geometry, new rounded shank transitions and finely ground cutting edges, these milling cutters cover the highest demands in mould and die making. High-alloy, soft materials can be roughed with emulsion and finish milled with high precision, while high-strength and hardened materials as well as power metallurgical steels up to 67 HRC can be machined with maximum process reliability and performance while benefiting from a long tool service life. The coating adhesion, the fine coating surface and the very stable cutting edges enable higher surface qualities. The µ precise tolerances guarantee repeatability and reliability for your application.

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Schaft-, Torus- und Vollradiusfräser bis 67 HRC – die nächste Stufe in der HSC-Bearbeitung im Werkzeug- und Formenbau.
WZF 1374614 Solid carbide finish milling cutter with radius, for hard machining Product single image
WZF 1374614
Solid carbide finish milling cutter with radius, for hard machining
WZF 122481 Carbide rough/finish milling cutter with radius, long Product single image
WZF 122481
Carbide rough/finish milling cutter with radius, long
WZF 121362 Solid carbide rough/finish milling cutter with full radius, short Product single image
WZF 121362
Solid carbide rough/finish milling cutter with full radius, short
WZF 13576 Carbide finish milling cutter for hard machining, long shank Product single image
WZF 13576
Carbide finish milling cutter for hard machining, long shank
WZF 13746 Solid carbide finish milling cutter for hard machining Product single image
WZF 13746
Solid carbide finish milling cutter for hard machining
WZF 27796 Solid carbide 3D torus milling cutter for hard machining, relieved Product single image
WZF 27796
Solid carbide 3D torus milling cutter for hard machining, relieved
WZF 28796 Solid carbide 3D full-radius milling cutter for hard machining, relieved Product single image
WZF 28796
Solid carbide 3D full-radius milling cutter for hard machining, relieved
WZF 28596 Solid carbide 3D full-radius milling cutter for hard machining, relieved Product single image
WZF 28596
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  • Solid carbide 3D full-radius milling cutter for hard machining, relieved
    WZF 18436 Carbide 3D full-radius milling cutter, long, relieved Product single image
    WZF 18436
    Carbide 3D full-radius milling cutter, long, relieved

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    Overview of end, torus, and full-radius milling cutters up to 54 HRC, 63 HRC and 67 HRC

    We offer hard milling cutters for different application areas in top quality and always available from stock.

    < 54 HRC

    Tools with easy-cutting geometry

    + Cutting ability
    + Little deflection
    + Small cutting force
    − Wear

    Positive cutting angle

    » Long chip contact time
    » Sensitive cutting edge
    » High temperatures
    » Prone to breakage in case of vibrations

    40–67 HRC

    Tools with high cutting edge stability

    + Stability
    + Service life
    + High cutting force
    − Smaller infeed to maintain dimensional accuracy

    Negative cutting angle

    » Short chip contact time
    » Stable cutting edge
    » Low temperatures
    » Heat transfer into the chip

    Meusburger cutting data calculator

    With the Meusburger calculator, the cutting data is calculated quickly and easily. Whether milling, drilling, threading, or reaming, the calculator generates the optimal results. Discover for yourself all the features our calculator has to offer!

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