New IMCO POW•R•FEED M935 end mills are created with a new grinding process for higher metal removal rates: (from left) M935C with chip management system, M935 with Weldon flat and M935.
Machining dry in 4140 carbon steel, POW•R•FEED M935 end mills are designed with the right flute geometries and covered with super-slick protective coating to prevent chip packing. Chips keep flying so the cutter can keep cutting
This finished workpiece in 316L stainless steel features through-holes with tight tolerances due to narrow material margins between the holes and the part's edge. POW•R•FEED M935 end mills are suited for plunging and slotting without the need for entry paths.
This entire workpiece was machined using the same POW•R•FEED M935 end mill. POW•R•FEED M935 end mills allow higher speeds and aggressive tool paths in the materials machine shops use most. M935 end mills prevent clogs and cut faster to maximize output, no matter what kind of machining centers are used, the company reported.
IMCO Carbide Tool is launching the next iteration of POW•R•FEED cutting tools: POW•R•FEED M935 5-flute end mills created with a new grinding process for higher metal removal rates and the freest cutting action in mild steels, stainless steels and titanium.
"Our primary goal is to help our customers cut through any barriers to higher productivity," said Matt Osburn, Vice President, Technical Director for IMCO. "This new POW•R•FEED M935 line puts a lot of new possibilities on the table, especially for shops using conventional machining."
Osburn continued: "Our mission was to develop faster, more productive end mills capable of higher speeds and extremely aggressive tool paths in the materials machine shops use most. These M935 end mills prevent clogs-so that downtime goes away-and cut faster to maximize output, no matter what kind of machining centers you use."
Multi-Parabolic Grinding
IMCO employs a process called multiparabolic grinding (MPG) to produce unique end face, flute and core geometries that make extremely aggressive tool paths possible-even with complex movements, according to the company.
"Those special geometries work together to eliminate chip pollution and crank the MRR higher at speeds you never thought possible," explained Steve Avers, Technical Support Manager. "This free cutting action means you can run to the machine's upper capacity. Of course, M935 end mills also get an exclusive high-lubricity AlTiSiN coating to keep those chips flying and keep the tools running cooler. And it is especially great at plunging and slotting. You get faster feedrates, shorter cycle times, maximized output and greater profits, every shift, every day."
POW•R•FEED M935 end mills' flute and core designs also open the door for aggressive tool paths, stepovers and depths. The core is super-tuff carbide with a business end that offers fine cutting edges with high strength plus a wiper flat end for smooth floor finishes, the company noted. All edges are prepped for long life.
POW•R•FEED M935 end mills are an extension of IMCO's POW•R•FEED M9 workhorse end mills. "Already very affordable alternatives to competitors' high-performance tools for machining these metals, IMCO M935 end mills save users at every turn," said a company spokesperson. "Overall, for all tools in the POW•R•FEED line, the price-to-performance ratio is exceptional."
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IMCO Carbide Tool Inc.
28170 Cedar Park Blvd.
Perrysburg, OH 43551
800-765-4626
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