Copper electrodes
Due to the thermal sensitivity of copper materials, using the cutting tools incorrectly can cause warping and built-up edges on the tool. To avoid this, milling cutters with a specially adapted geometry are needed. Additionally, sharp cutting edges ensure controlled chip formation and thus optimum results.
Machining challenges:
- Milling of complex and filigree contours
- Small radii and deep cross pieces
- Precision and surface quality at the highest level
Copper – Special requirements for cutting tools
Copper – special requirements for cutting tools
Precise cutting tools are essential for perfect results when machining copper materials. Diameter, radius, shank and concentricity must be ground exactly to µ accuracy.
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Aluminium materials
Depending on the requirements, different aluminium alloys are needed. When machining soft aluminium alloys, a number of points must be taken into account in order to obtain optimum results.
Machining challenges:
- Different aluminium alloys are suitable to different extents for machining.
- Soft aluminium alloys tend to clog and form built-up edges.
- Sufficient cooling during machining is of the utmost importance.
Aluminium materials – special requirements for cutting tools
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Aluminium materials in the Meusburger product range
3.3547 Aluminium alloy
- Non-hardenable, solution-annealed, stress-relieved aluminium alloy with particularly good machining and welding properties
- Excellent dimensional stability; ideally suited for anodising, hard chrome plating and chemical nickel plating
- High corrosion resistance
DIN designation: AlMg4.5Mn
EN designation: AW-5083
3.4365 Aluminium-zinc alloy
- Hardened, high-strength aluminium-zinc alloy with good properties for grain etching
- Good machinability, EDM properties and polishability
DIN designation: AlZnMgCu 1.5
EN designation: AW-7075
