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Case Study: Aerostell®

5182VZ Profiling/ Pocketing Cutter

Aerostell® pocket milling cutters are specifically designed for high-efficiency machining. Stellram’s SFZ grade inserts are the best choice for roughing aluminum and finishing of aluminum, PH stainless steels, cast iron, and high temperature alloys. Aerostell® is the best high performance routing cutter in the industry for high speed machining of aluminum airframe structures.

Aerostell's consistent cutting edge assures longer tool life by reducing edge build-up, which is especially intense when machining thin walled sections. Aerostell® inserts offer a high positive rake lowering cutting forces, edge build-up and power required versus brazed tool designs.

More Aerostell® advantages include:

Extended tool life due to sub-micrograin carbide
Reduced tool inventory of 1:3
Exceptional wear resistance due to insert hardness,
ground surface finish and edge preparation
Greater precision and surface finish
Maximum cutting depth = insert edge length
Increased machine "up" time

In addition to aircraft aluminum and titanium applications, Aerostell® cutters are also used in high volume automotive machining of alloy wheels and cast iron components.

The Aerostell® cutter is used globally by aerospace manufacturers and suplliers for large metal removal operations in aluminum.

Product Video Product Video - Aerostell Product Video

Material: Aluminum
Component: Airframes Stabilizer Ribs
Tools: C5182VZ53FA50/2.50R5.00-4 
ZDCX530430ER-701 SFZ
Speed: 8000 RPM
Feed: 160 IPM
DOC: 0.650" (16,5mm)
Results: 76 hours in the cut; reduced 5 hour operation (450 minutes) to 46 minutes - achieved 90% reduction in machining time with 200% increase in feed rate.
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