There’s a lot of science, mathematical formulae, technology and engineering know-how that goes into the design, development and manufacturing of cutting tools, but at the end of the day they’re consumables, and without them, every machine shop on the planet would grind to a halt. Tooling distributors therefore play an absolutely vital role in keeping the wheels of industry turning – literally. Dave Tudor spoke to one of the biggest around, Cromwell Tools.
Increased durability and performance: New generation of turning grade
PVD coated grades Increased durability and performance: New generation of turning grade Related Companies (Source: Dormer Pramet)
The T8430 is the latest addition to Dormer Pramet s grades for general turning and heavy roughing. Developed for steel and cast steel, this grade also performs well in stainless steel, cast iron and super alloys, even in unfavorable conditions.
A multi-layered PVD coating optimised for increased productivity, the T8430 provides up to 69 % more durability compared to the previous T8330, the company states. This is especially the case when machining raw steel blanks or difficult materials, such as Inconel and Stellite. A Titanium-Boron-Nitride (TiBN) top layer offers build-up edge reduction and improved performance, while a thick TiN coating gives low compressive stress for crater wear resistance. In addition
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