Sandvik Coromant CoroMill 316 ceramic exchangeable milling heads take the heat in HRSA machining

Sandvik Coromant has introduced the CoroMill 316, a new ceramic grade exchangeable milling system designed for milling nickel-based alloys. The brazed-ceramic milling head offers a more productive method for roughing in ISO S materials than standard carbide milling cutters, according to the company.

Ceramic tools retain their hardness at the high temperatures associated with milling heat-resistant super alloys (HRSAs). As a result, 20 to 30 times the speed can be achieved compared to solid carbide tools. With the new, bigger head diameter available from D16-25 mm, it will be possible to reach these high cutting speeds with conventional machining centers (n = 10000-18000 rpm).

Beyond shoulder and face milling, the new end mills can also be used for pocket milling, helical interpolation, ramping and slot milling.

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