ISCAR is introducing new small-sized inserts. In many turning applications, machinists tend to use larger inserts than are actually required for the machining parameters being applied. To help with this situation, ISCAR is introducing a wide range of ISOTURN small-sized inserts, which provide an economical advantage regarding cost per cutting edge.
The new inserts are available in a wide range of geometries, corner radii, new chipformers and the most advanced SUMO TEC carbide grades. The available geometries are WNMG 33.., WNMX 34.., CNMG 33.., CNMX 34.., SNMG 33.., DNMG 33.., TNMG 33.. and TNMX 34... "These inserts are generally thicker than the standard inserts of the same sizes, thus providing higher durability and they can run at feedrates similar to the larger inserts," said a company spokesperson.
"These 3/8" inscribed circle ECO inserts can cover about 75% of turning applications, as the most popular Depth of Cut range is between .05" to .125". Therefore, small sized inserts can handle this machining range with reduced costs, when compared to the 1/2" inscribed circle larger inserts being widely used in such applications." When .125" to .250" D.O.C. is required, the 1/2" inscribed circle insert size should be used.
ISCAR is also adding the small sized HELITURN LAYDOWN inserts in WNMX, CNMX and TNMX geometries. These inserts, like their larger counterparts, have high positive radial helical cutting edges, positive rake angles, and wiper geometry which are a combination that substantially reduces cutting forces and thus enables machining at higher cutting feedrates.
As the ISO turning applications are used in the metalcutting industry, the new inserts and tools can be used to focus on the applications where large inserts are unnecessary. "More economical inserts can do the same job successfully. This recommendation should help greatly in lowering production cost. Just as fuel cost has risen, the cost to produce carbide inserts is steadily rising also. The answer to the higher fuel cost is for the automotive industry to produce more fuel-efficient cars. The answer to the higher carbide cost is to use smaller inserts such as the ISCAR FLASHTURN inserts," said the spokesperson.
For more information contact:
ISCAR Metals, Inc.
300 Westway Place
Arlington, TX 76018
817-258-3200
info@iscarmetals.com
www.iscarmetals.com