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TIME-SAVING STELLRAM® HIGH FEED CUTTER
BOOSTS TITANIUM MACHINING
A top European aerospace component maker has
transformed its titanium machining capabilities with a high feed milling cutter
developed by ATI Stellram, the specialists in metal cutting solutions.
V.La Gatta, based in
The family-run business, established for almost 60
years, says the Stellram cutting tool has helped deliver a 30% improvement in
machining times and boosted chip removal rates to an average of 20Kg an hour.
In machining the latch backup fitting used for the
assembly of the cargo door surround, the cutting speed is maintained at 50m/min
using a spindle speed of 315 revs/min and a feed rate of 1,010mm/min.
Time-saving
Stellram® high feed cutter boosts titanium machining
“Very good results have been achieved so far but the
Stellram high feed cutter has only been used at 75% of its potential to date. I’m
confident there are even more improvements to come when it is used at its full
operating capacity,” explained director Chiara La Gatta.
The company sought advice from ATI Stellram because of
its experience in developing high-performance solutions for difficult-to-machine
materials such as titanium, she added.
“Our good relationship with ATI Stellram has helped to
overcome some of the challenges presented by titanium. We are keen to continue
our collaboration to address other issues associated with finishing and
semi-finishing of machined components, such as heat dissipation, and experiment
further with different cutting tool designs and inserts,” said Mrs La Gatta.
Stellram® 7792VX milling cutter and X500 insert have a
maximum depth of cut of 2.5mm and four cutting edges respectively. They are
specially designed to operate at high feed rates and deliver better stability
and reduce spindle wear as the cutting forces are directed axially into the
spindle.
The 7792VX range comprises cutting tools available as
either shell mills or Weldon shanks in a selection of diameters from 6mm-12mm.
As well as facing, they are also suitable for plunging, pocketing and slotting
applications.
More details on Stellram® 7792VX tools and inserts
can be obtained from Elena Gandiglio on 00 41 22 354 9711
or email egandiglio@stellram.com.
Alternatively, visit the ATI Stellram website at www.atistellram.com.
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Note to editors:
ATI
Stellram is one of several business units of ATI Engineered Products of the ATI
group of companies. ATI is a leading producer of speciality metals including
titanium and titanium alloys, nickel-based alloys and superalloys, and
stainless steel and speciality alloys. ATI Stellram has manufacturing
facilities in the