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3-in-1 orbital thread milling cutters for new thread sizes

tzenlong — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:08:50 +0000

Walter expands its Thrill·tec TC645 Supreme range

Following the successful introduction of the Thrill·tec TC645 Supreme orbital drill/thread mills for dimensions from M4 to M12 in 2023, Walter is now expanding its range to cover additional metric dimensions from M14 to M20 as well as their imperial equivalents. These boast the same technical properties as the established versions – most importantly the ability to carry out drilling, chamfering and thread milling with just one tool. But for the first time, users are now also able to benefit from the exceptional efficiency of this 3-in-1 function for larger thread dimensions too. For instance, the longer paths of the machining program, which are common for large components, now only have to be traveled once instead of three times. This reduces non-productive time by two thirds.

Like all Thrill·tec orbital drill/thread mills, the new versions are also ultra rigid, suitable for universal use in all ISO materials P, M, K, N and S up to 48 HRC and boast integrated internal coolant. This enables reliable chip removal, especially with a high feed per tooth, extends tool life and ensures that blind holes and through holes are machined with both precision and process reliability. The combination of short machining times and long tool life reduces the cost per thread and means that the tools provide benefits both for mass producers and for users with smaller batch sizes. Walter offers special dimensions for delivery with a reduced delivery time of three weeks via its Walter Xpress service. In addition to the versatility, this means that users from a wide range of industries, such as mechanical engineering, aerospace or automotive construction, can also benefit from the rapid availability of the tools.

Thrill·tec TC645 Supreme thread milling cutters

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Cover Focus – Milling with “Xtended Technology” – Xtra·tec® XT

Christellee — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:19:48 +0000

Milling cutters are pivotal in the machining realm, they play a crucial role in shaping raw materials into precision components across various industries. These cutting implements, are essential for transforming diverse materials with accuracy and efficiency. Walter has just the solutions.

The importance of milling cutters lies in their ability to perform a wide array of tasks, from roughing to finishing, catering to the intricate demands of modern manufacturing processes. The choice of milling cutter and associated inserts directly influences factors such as process costs, tool longevity, and overall machining productivity.

With advancements like double-sided system inserts and wear-resistant coatings, milling cutters exemplify the cutting edge of technology, enabling users to tailor their approach based on material characteristics and machining objectives. As a cornerstone of precision engineering, milling cutters epitomiSe the synergy between technology and craftsmanship, empowering industries to achieve unparalleled levels of accuracy and efficiency in their manufacturing endeavours.

Walter presents the next generation of its milling tools in the form of Xtra·tec® XT. “Xtended Technology”, or “XT” for short, is designed to achieve increased productivity and process reliability. It is not just the black look of these products which distinguishes them from the previous Xtra·tec® tools; they are in fact a completely new generation of milling cutters.

Low Costs Per Cutting Edge Combined With Long Tool Life

In addition to the M5009 (к 45°) and the M5012 (к 88°), Walter is now launching another Xtra·tec® XT face milling cutter in the form of the M5011 (к 75°). All three milling cutters can be equipped with the tough, double-sided SN.X1205 system insert.

An additional system insert (SN.X0904) is available for using the M5009 and the M5012 with smaller depths of cut. The inserts are coated with Walter’s own Tiger·tec® Gold grades, making them incredibly wear-resistant. Depending on the material or machining objective, the user can choose between five geometries for: Large batch sizes, high stability and process reliability or long tool life and high productivity with almost all ISO materials. The Tübingen-based manufacturer is adding the M5011 to its range of milling cutters.

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United Grinding Laser Contour Check Revolutionises Tool Measurement

Christellee — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:24:36 +0000

New innovative option Laser Contour Check for non-contact measurement of various tool parameters on cylindrical tools in tool grinding and eroding machines from WALTER, a member of United Grinding.

In addition to tactile measurement in the grinding and eroding machines, WALTER (a member of United Grinding) now offers a new and innovative non-contact option: Laser Contour Check. The new blue laser, in combination with the intelligent measuring system for high-precision measurement of various tool parameters on cylindrical tools with diameters from 1 to 52 mm, avoids possible damage to cutting edges or measuring errors that can occur due to wear on the probe tip during tactile measurements.

Measurements are made directly in the analogue laser beam on the entire tool contour and not only at specific points as with the tactile or digital measuring method. Deviations can thus be compensated directly in the process.

A short measuring time including cleaning of approximately 16 seconds (depending on the tool type) for diameter measurement ensures increased productivity. Optimised programme sequences for cleaning and compensation can be programmed and adapted by the operator.

The measuring system is integrated directly into the working area of the machine and moves into position when required. The blue laser beam used offers improved accuracy compared to the conventional red laser, as blue lasers have a shorter wavelength, thus reducing diffraction effects and optimising the laser beam geometry.

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Walter Holds Online Tech Talks 2.0

Asia Pacific Metalworking Equipment News — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 03:04:54 +0000

The better qualified employees ensure higher productivity and thus increase the success of a company. However, competence in machining is in short supply and the demand for training is increasing.

Face-to-face training is still not easily possible at the moment and with the overwhelming response from the last online tech talks, Walter would like to offer the new series of Tech Talks – Walter Online Tech Talks 2.0.

Register today and have a tour of different tools and machining strategies being used in the industry today. Walter will also give some insight into what the company is working on to stay ahead of the competition.

Here are the dates and subjects for Walter Online Tech Talks 2.0.

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Productive processes reduce unit costs and increase productivity in production facilities in the long term

In order to make this a reality, you need qualified employees who know how to fully utilise the potential of modern cutting tools as efficiently as possible in their work. Knowledge of tools and their applications is key to successfully achieving increases in productivity whilst reducing costs. We will help you to overcome these challenges with qualified technical training for your employees.

Highly-qualified staff will help to lower your costs

If you want to use high-calibre tools efficiently and would like to guarantee reliable processes, you have to have excellent specialist knowledge at your disposal. Only with sound knowledge of machining, processes and strategies will your employees develop long-term expertise, which will give your company a competitive advantage.

Small application with a big impact

On average, tool costs in a modern production environment account for around four to six percent of the total production costs. However, tools have an effect on the majority of production costs and therefore offer the greatest potential for optimisation.

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Digital Customer Event: Experience Walter.live

Asia Pacific Metalworking Equipment News — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 09:32:33 +0000

Walter is inviting customers and others interested in the company to a digital event about “Seeing opportunities in solutions” on 15^th and 16^th September 2020. Participants can experience Walter.live: The tool manufacturer will present innovative solutions and precision tools for particular challenges in the machining of metals.

Richard Harris, President of Walter, says: “The most important trade fairs aren’t happening this year. For our customer, our partners and for us, these are important industry meeting places – not only to present new products, but also in terms of personal contact and exchange. That is why we decided to host a virtual trade fair experience in 2020: At Walter.live, we are not just presenting our new products and services on our own platform, but also paying a visit to the Walter Technology Center via live stream and offering live sessions with our Walter experts – in a way that is solution-oriented, compact, live and digital.”

During the online event, the machining specialist will present an innovation in digitalisation, which will make it particularly easy for customers to choose the right tools for their individual machining processes. Walter offers concrete solutions enabling customers to speed up planning processes, design tool-management processes to be more efficient and save costs. Participants will also be able to see new precision tools, for example for grooving and milling, live in action. In addition, the company will present solutions for analysing, monitoring and improving machining processes.

Customers and others interested can go to https://www.walterlive.com to sign up for the German Walter.live customer event on 15th September 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or register for individual topics. The event will be held in English and Italian on 16th September 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Walter AG Presents New Grades For ISO K And ISO H Materials

Asia Pacific Metalworking Equipment News — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 04:10:31 +0000

With the WBK20 and WBK30 CBN grades, Walter is launching two new indexable inserts for turning ISO H and ISO K materials: WBK20 (grain size diameter 3.0 μm) for finishing cast iron; WBK30 (grain size diameter 10.0 μm) for high metal removal rates in ISO H and when finishing with a heavily interrupted cut. Both CBN grades are made from a substrate with a high CBN content and are also suitable for roughing and finishing sintered steel.

The WBK20 indexable inserts are “tipped”. The “CBN tip” is applied to the corners of the insert with high tensile strength by means of vacuum soldering. The WBK30 grade is made from a solid CBN substrate and allows for higher cutting speeds and therefore a higher productivity in cast iron than indexable inserts made from carbide.

In addition to the high-precision manufacturing, a strong microgeometry on the cutting edge also contributes to the high quality, productivity and process reliability of the turning insert. This microgeometry is always matched to the respective application. Walter offers the new WBK20 and WBK30 CBN grades in all of the most popular ISO sizes and radii and thereby completes its extensive CBN turning range. These grades are particularly beneficial for users from the automotive industry, general mechanical engineering and the energy industry.

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New Dimensions In Deep-Hole Drilling With Walter

Asia Pacific Metalworking Equipment News — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 03:09:52 +0000

With the X·treme Evo solid carbide drills from the DC160 Advance range of drills, Walter is forging a link to the “next generation of drilling”. By introducing lengths of 16 to 30 × D, the tool manufacturer its expanding its range to now include deep-hole drilling. As the successor to the Alpha 4XD drills which have been established on the market for a long time now, the DC160 Advance, like its predecessor, makes deep-hole drilling possible in a single operation without pecking – and therefore boasts the advantages of XD Technology. The coating and geometry have been optimised. Just like the existing versions of the DC160 Advance, the deep-hole drills also feature the innovative new thinner web with 140 deg point angle and the fourth land in an advanced position. The former ensures increased positioning accuracy and reduced cutting forces in the centre, while the latter optimises the guidance of the drill.

The grades of the drills (WJ30ET and WJ30EU) are another new addition. These comprise the K30F fine-grained substrate and a TiSiAlCrN/AlTiN multi-layer coating (as a point or complete coating). The layer structure makes the drills both tough and wear-resistant and plays a crucial part in the process reliability and performance of the DC160 Advance drills. Polished flutes from 8 × Dc also optimise chip evacuation. Typical application areas of the drills, which are available with or without (internal) cooling, include general mechanical engineering, mould and die making, and the energy and automotive industries. Walter offers intermediate sizes and special dimensions via its Xpress service with faster delivery times.

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Walter Launches Micro Drilling Innovation

Admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 04:56:05 +0000

Externally cooled Walter DB133 Supreme micro drills have become successfully established worldwide for machining precision parts. Walter is now presenting two new developments in micro drilling: the DB133 Supreme solid carbide micro drill with internal coolant in dimensions of 5, 8 and 12 × Dc, and the DB131 Supreme pilot micro drill, with a geometry and diameter tolerance perfectly tailored to the DB133 Supreme, in the dimensions of 2 × Dc.

Both drills cover the diameter range from 0.7 mm to 1.984 mm, while the pilot drill is also suitable for diameters from 0.5 mm. The combination of these two drills is not the only factor behind the positive effects. Thanks to a new flute design, the chips break so that they are shorter and are reliably evacuated. A special cutting edge preparation enables outstanding surface finish quality on the component and ensures a long tool life.

With these new products, Walter has further refined the adaptation of the L/D ratio to the required drilling depth. The result is a range of micro drills that ensures maximum stability when machining thanks to its broad scope and the optimised design. Walter offers both micro drills in the WJ30EL grade with micrograin carbide and full-length AlCrN coating, while the DB133 Supreme is also available in the WJ30ER grade with micrograin carbide and AlCrN point coating. The micro drills and can be used with emulsion or oil and are suitable for all ISO material groups. In addition to the watchmaking industry and medical technology, the premium manufacturer cites general mechanical engineering, mould and die making, and the energy and automotive industries as other specific areas of application.

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Wider Range for Heavy-duty Cutting Needs

Admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:58:11 +0000

Walter is providing new insert widths up to 19 mm to its standard product range. With the G2016-P groove turning holder and the UX grooving insert with GD2 geometry, Walter is launching a grooving system developed specifically for heavy-duty cutting. It is transferring the insert widths of 12 and 19 mm from the special to the standard product offering.

Special features of the system include tangentially mounted UX insert, while the toolholder and insert are additionally connected via a stable positioning groove. These design features make the system incredibly stable and prevent the insert being ‘twisted out’ of the seat during machining.

The GD2 geometry, which is also new, features a protective chamfer for a strong cutting edge, which transitions directly into a positive chip formation. As a result, it enables a very soft cutting action at the same time as good chip breaking—even with large cutting depths and feeds (f) from 0.2 to 0.6 mm.

With this system, Walter is expanding its insert widths in the standard range from the previous maximum of 10 to 19 mm now. As a result, in-stock inserts are now available from a quantity of one unit. The primary application is steel; but it is also possible to achieve good results in cast iron. The high degree of stability and process reliability of the grooving system is beneficial for the heavy-duty cutting needs in the energy and wind power sector in particular, for example, for machining generator and turbine shafts. The same applies to large shaft manufacturers, shipbuilding and mechanical engineering.

The combination with wear-resistant Walter Tiger·tec Silver MT-CVD grades additionally increases the tool life—and therefore, the cost-efficiency of the system.

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Walter To Hold Online Tech Talks

Asia Pacific Metalworking Equipment News — Mon, 11 May 2020 04:16:04 +0000

While face-to-face meetings are temporary challenging, Walter is offering virtual training sessions to make sure you’re ready to go when things ramp back up.

Our Walter specialists will give you a tour of different tools and techniques being used in the industry today. We’ll also give some insight into what the company is working on to stay ahead of the competition.

Here are the dates and subjects for Walter Online Tech Talks:

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Improve your productivity and lower your cost:

Productive processes reduce unit costs and increase productivity in production facilities in the long term

Highly-qualified staff will help to lower your costs

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On average, tool costs in a modern production environment account for around four to six percent of the total production costs.
However, tools have an effect on the majority of production costs and therefore offer the greatest potential for optimisation.

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