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AEROSPACE
APPLICATIONS
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AEROSPACE
AIR FRAME Tool Page
y CFRP y CF/AI y CF/Ti
Drilling MCS Drill 5
S-TAW Drill
Drilling PCD Drill 6
Trimming DFC Drill 7

y Aluminum Alloy y Aluminum-lithium Alloy

Face Milling, Pocket Milling AXD Series 8
Face Milling, Pocket Milling AXD Series 9
Face Milling, Pocket Milling ALIMASTER 10
Face Milling, Pocket Milling
Exchangeable Head End Mills
iMX Series 11

y Titanium Alloy
Side Milling, Rough Pocket Milling VFX Series 12
Face Milling, Side Milling AJX Series 13
Side Milling, Pocket Milling Coolstar Series 14

y Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel

Rough Pocket Milling APX Series 15
Drilling MMS Drill 16

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y Ni-based Superalloy
External, Face and Internal Turning LS/MS/RS 18
MP9005/MP9015/MT9015

External, Face and Internal Turning LS/MS/RS 19

MP9005/MP9015/MT9015

External, Face and Internal Turning LS/MS/RS 20

MP9005/MP9015/MT9015

Copy Turning GY Series 21

Machining of Upper Surface of Protuberance APX Series 22
Helical Cutting, Profile Milling ARX 23
Finish Profile Milling SMART MIRACLE
Vibration Control ball nose end mill 24
Drilling MMS Drill 25

y Titanium-Aluminum Alloy
Finish Profile Milling SMART MIRACLE
End mill Series 26

y Titanium Alloy
External, Face and Internal Turning LS/MS/RS
MT9015
27

y Maraging Steel
External, Face and Internal Turning FJ/MS/GJ 28
VP05RT/VP10RT

LANDING GEAR
y Titanium Alloy
Rough Milling VFX Series 30
Rough Pocket Milling APX Series 31
Finish Profile Milling SMART MIRACLE
Vibration Control ball nose end mill 32
Finish Pocket Milling
Exchangeable Head End Mills
iMX Series 33
Finish Pocket Milling
Exchangeable Head End Mills
iMX Series 34
Drilling MNS Drill 35

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Work Materials [CFRP, CF/Al]

New CVD diamond

coated drills

Optimized cutting
geometry

Drilling
MCS Drill
(TOOLS NEWS B184G)
S-TAW Drill
(Non-stocked insert)

Key Point on Machining

a Cutting tool life is usually extremely short because of the high strength and
abrasiveness of carbon fibers, additionally delamination and burring easily occurs
during cutting, thus it is effective to use a tool that applies coating with high wear
resistance.
The MCS drills and the S-TAW drills (non-stocked insert) reduce burrs and delamination
due to a CVD diamond coating technology in combination with an optimized tool
geometry, thereby achieving a long tool life and high-quality machining.
Application Example
a
CVD diamond coated drills with optimized cutting
geometry for composite materials reduce burr
formation and delamination.
Drill ø .2510"
Cutting Speed vc328 SFM (4995 min-1)
Feed f .0016 inch/rev
Machine Vertical type M/C
Coolant Internal air blow

Conventional A Conventional B
Work Material MCS for CFRP for CFRP + Al

CFRP Burrs
CFRP Bottom side
of CFRP

.1968"

CFRP CFRP + Al
Bottom side Burrs
of Aluminum
alloy
.5118"
.1968"
Aluminum alloy (A7075)

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Work Materials [CFRP, CF/Ti]

PCD drills

Optimized cutting
geometry

Drilling
PCD Drill
(Non-stocked item)

Key Point on Machining

a Cutting tool life is usually extremely short because of the high strength and
abrasiveness of carbon fibers, additionally delamination and burring easily
occurs during cutting, thus it is effective to use a tool that applies PCD
(sintered diamond) with high wear resistance.
The PCD drills (non-stocked item) reduce burrs and delamination due to PCD
(sintered diamond) technology in combination with an optimized tool
geometry, thereby achieving a long tool life and high-quality machining.

Application Example
a
PCD drills with optimized cutting geometry for
composite materials reduce burr formation and
delamination.
Drill ø .2510"
Work Material CFRP + Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V)
Cutting Speed vc33 SFM (500 min-1)
Feed f .0020 inch/rev
Machine Vertical type M/C
Coolant Internal mist

CFRP

.3937"
.1968"
Titanium alloy
Good edge condition (120 hole machined)

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Work Materials [CFRP]

New CVD diamond

coated end mills

Optimized cutting
geometry
Trimming
DFC End mill
(TOOLS NEWS B189G)

Key Point on Machining

a Cutting tool life is usually extremely short because of the high strength and
abrasiveness of carbon fibers, additionally delamination and burring easily
occurs during cutting, thus it is effective to use a tool that applies coating
with high wear resistance.
The DFC endmills reduce burrs and delamination due to a CVD diamond
coating technology in combination with an optimized tool geometry, thereby
achieving a long tool life and high-quality machining.

Application Example
a
CVD diamond coated end mills with optimized
cutting geometry for composite materials reduce
burr formation and delamination.
End mill DFC4JCD1000 (ø .3937")
Work Material CFRP
Revolution n6000 min-1 (vc617 SFM)
Feed vf29.5 inch/min (fz .0012 IPT)
Depth of Cut ap .1968 inch
Coolant Air blow

No burr Burr
DFC4JCD1000 Conventional
formation formation

Cutting direction Cutting direction

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Work Materials [Aluminum Alloy] Convex cutting edge

Helical flank

Low cutting
resistance

Face Milling, Pocket Milling

AXD Series
(TOOLS NEWS B116A)
Key Point on Machining
a The milling of rib type components involves removal of large volumes that
often exceeds 90%. Thus, high efficient machining at high speed is required
to reduce cost.
The AXD series achieves low cutting resistance without lowering the insert
edge strength due to a helical flank and an optimized relief angle.
Additionally, the convex cutting edge allows good chip removal, resulting in
high speed and high efficiency machining.

Application Example
a
A chip removal rate of 610.24 inch3/min. was
achieved by the AXD7000-HSK type with its super-
high efficiency.
Holder AXD7000R05003A-H63A
Insert (Grade) XDGX227030PDFR-GL (TF15)
Work Material A7075
Cutting Speed vc9285 SFM (n18000 min-1)
Feed fz .0083 IPT (vf446.5 inch/min)
Depth of Cut ap .7087 inch, ae1.9685 inch
Coolant Emulsion

Point
Poor surface finishes on walls are avoided as the tool is
designed to interpolate pocket corners, thereby also
preventing vibration.

ap .7087"

ae1.9685"

*Overseas major aerospace manufacturers using 50 pieces or more.

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Work Materials [Aluminum-lithium Alloy] Convex cutting edge

Helical flank

Low cutting
resistance

Face Milling, Pocket Milling

AXD Series
(TOOLS NEWS B116A)
Key Point on Machining
a The milling of rib type components involves removal of large volumes that
often exceeds 90%. Thus, high efficient machining at high speed is required
to reduce cost.
The AXD series achieves low cutting resistance without lowering the insert
edge strength due to a helical flank and an optimized relief angle.
The new milling grade MP9120 is highly effective in super-high-speed cutting.

Application Example
a
The GM breaker (MP9120) offers a high strength
cutting edge that suppresses the progress of
chippings when cutting of Aluminum-lithium alloys,
thereby offering reliable cutting performance.
Holder AXD4000-050A04RA
Insert (Grade) XDGX175024PDER-GM (MP9120)
Work Material Aluminum-lithium Alloy
Cutting Speed vc15459 SFM (n30000 min-1)
Feed fz .0039 IPT (vf472.4 inch/min)
Depth of Cut ap .2362 inch, ae1.9685 inch
Coolant Emulsion GM Breaker

Tool life (Number of work pieces)

0 1 2 3

GM breaker
(MP9120)

Conventional 3 times

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Work Materials [Aluminum Alloy]
Instability in chip Smooth chip
separation separation

Chip flow Chip flow

Competitor Mitsubishi

Face Milling, Pocket Milling

Improved chip
removal
ALIMASTER
(TOOLS NEWS B118G)

Key Point on Machining

a The milling of rib type components involves removal of large volumes that
often exceeds 90%. Thus, high efficient machining at high speed is required
to reduce cost.
The ALIMASTER series achieves good chip removal due to a unique flute
shape. It enables high speed and high efficiency machining.
Application Example
a
A chip removal rate of 305.12 inch3 /min. was
achieved when using the high power main machine
axis at high-speeds.
End mill CSRARBD2500R300 (ø .9842"/R .1181")
Work Material A7075
Cutting Speed vc3865 SFM (n15000 min-1)
Feed fz .0087 IPT (vf393.7 inch/min)
Depth of Cut ap .9842 inch, ae .7874 inch
Coolant Emulsion

Point
Poor surface finishes on walls are avoided as the tool is
designed to interpolate pocket corners, thereby also
preventing vibration.

<Machine specification>
15000min -1/75kW, BT50
ap .9842"

ae .7874"

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Work Materials [Aluminum Alloy]

High Precision

High Rigidity

Face Milling, Pocket Milling

Low Cost
Exchangeable Head End Mills
iMX Series
(TOOLS NEWS B200A)

Key Point on Machining

a The milling of rib type components involves removal of large volumes that
often exceeds 90%. Highly efficient machining at high speeds are required to
reduce cost.
The exchangeable iMX-heads have large rake angles and mirror finish
preventing weldings and providing improved efficiency when machining
aluminum alloys.
Application Example
a
The mono-block carbide holder enables stable
machining without vibration when slot machining.
Head (Grade) IMX10S3A10008 (ET2020)
Holder IMX10-U10N014L070C
Overhang length 1.3779 inch
Work Material A7075
Cutting Speed vc1339 SFM (n13000 min-1)
Feed fz .0047 IPT (vf184.3 inch/min)
Depth of Cut ap .1968 inch, ae .3937 inch
Coolant Emulsion

Efficiency (%)
0 50 100 150

Wall surface
iMX Bottom face

Wall surface
Conventional 1.5 times
Bottom face

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Work Materials [Titanium Alloy]
Arranging the
inserts vertically

Cutting force

V formation of
the clamping face

Side Milling, Convex curve

Rough Pocket Milling cutting edge
VFX Series
(TOOLS NEWS B182A)
Key Point on Machining
a When rough machining titanium alloys, chipping and abnormal damage of
the cutting edge easily occurs if low rigidity tools are used. Tools with high
rigidity and low cutting resistance are therefore recommended.
The VFX series has a highly rigid design including tangentially mounted
inserts with a V-shaped clamping face. The convex curved cutting edge
provides a soft cutting action.

Application Example
a
A productivity increase of 150% was a achieved when
combined with high pressure internal coolant.
Holder VFX6-063A04A060R
Insert (Grade) XNMU190912R-LS (MP9130)
Work Material Ti-6Al-4V
Cutting Speed vc180 SFM (n280 min-1)
Feed fz .0047 IPT (vf5.3 inch/min)
Depth of Cut ap .9842-2.3622 inch, ae .3937-1.7716 inch
Coolant Emulsion (1450 PSI)

Efficiency (%)
0 50 100 150

VFX

Conventional
Over 1.5
times

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Work Materials [Titanium Alloy]

*Graphical representation

Multi-layering of the coating

prevents any cracks penetrating
through to the substrate.

New coated
Face Milling, grade with
Side Milling AJX Series superior fracture
(TOOLS NEWS B028A) resistance
Key Point on Machining
a Chipping and fracturing that can occur during high speed machining of
titanium are normally caused by variations in the cutting resistance as the
saw-toothed chip is generated.
The newly developed grade MP9130 has a multi-layer coating with excellent
wear resistance. In combination with the soft cutting action of the JL breaker
it allows for stable high speed roughing.

Application Example
a
50% increase in tool life was achieved as chippings
were suppressed.
Holder AJX12R322SA32S
Insert (Grade) JDMT120420ZDER-JL (MP9130)
Work Material Ti-6Al-4V
Cutting Speed vc164 SFM (n500 min-1)
Feed fz .0236 IPT (vf23.6 inch/min)
Depth of Cut ap .0394 inch, ae .7874-1.2598 inch
Coolant Emulsion

Tool life (Number of work pieces)

0 1 2 3

AJX
(MP9130)

Conventional 1.5 times

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Work Materials [Titanium Alloy]
Multiple internal
coolant holes

Unique flute
geometry

Side Milling, Pocket Milling Excellent

cooling effect
Coolstar Series
(TOOLS NEWS B171G)

Key Point on Machining

a Adhesions and concentration of heat in the cutting edges are common
during the milling of titanium alloys due to the low thermal conductivity. An
efficient lowering of the heat and good chip evacuation are crucial. The
Coolstar series with its multi coolant holes and unique flute design offers
both optimum cooling effect and effective chip removal. It furthermore
provides stable machining of difficult-to-cut materials and applications.

Application Example
a
Adhesions were eliminated as a result of the excellent
cooling effect provide by the multi coolant holes.
End mill VF6MHVCHD1600 (ø .6299")
Work Material Ti-6Al-4V
Cutting Speed vc492 SFM (n3000 min-1)
Feed fz .0039 IPT (vf70.9 inch/min)
Depth of Cut ap .9449 inch, ae .0630 inch (Trochoid)
Coolant Emulsion (102 PSI)

Excellent
Titanium alloy
chip
removal and
VF-6MHV-CH
.0630"

cooling.

Feed rate:70.9 inch/min (.0039 IPT)

.8268"

Adhesion
Conventional
.9449"

(External coolant)

Feed rate:53.1 inch/min (.0030 IPT)

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Work Materials [Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel]

Double-phased
helical rake angles

Tough cutting edge

(Convex curve)

High rigidity
cutter body

Low cutting
resistance insert
Rough Pocket Milling
APX Series
(TOOLS NEWS B055A)

Key Point on Machining

a Abnormal damage such as chipping and fracturing of the cutting edges are
common when machining 15-5PH. It is caused by the high strength of 15-5PH
which is often used in aircraft components. The APX series enables stable
machining as it combines leading coating technology with optimized
geometries.

Application Example
a
Achieved 250% increase in productivity compared to
conventional products. The newly developed MP9120
offers reliable cutting performance.
Holder (Shell type) APX4K-050A09A042RA
Insert (Grade) AOMT184816PEER-H (MP9120)
Work Material 15-5PH
Cutting Speed vc262 SFM (n510 min-1)
Feed fz .0039 IPT (vf3.1 inch/min)
Depth of Cut ap1.3779 inch, ae1.3779 inch
Coolant Emulsion

Efficiency (%)
0 50 100 150 200 250

APX
(MP9120)

Conventional 2.5 times

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Work Materials [Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel]

Excellent cooling
performance

MMS Drill
(TOOLS NEWS B180G)

Drilling
“TRI-Cooling Technology”
Key Point on Machining
a Abnormal damage such as chipping and fracturing of the cutting edges are
common when drilling 15-5PH. It is caused by the high strength of 15-5PH
which is often used in aircraft components. The MMS drill series provides
stable machining and long tool life as it combines a PVD coating with
reduced friction with optimized geometry and "Tri-Cooling Technology".

Application Example
a
Further use is possible because of small wear after
machining 400 holes. (User's target is 200 holes)
Drill (Grade) MMS0800X3DB (DP7020)
Work Material 15-5PH (42HRC)
Cutting Speed vc328 SFM (n3980 min-1)
Feed f .0079 inch/rev
Hole Depth .9449 inch
Coolant Emulsion

Tool life (hole)

0 100 200 300 400

MMS

User's target
(Conventional 2 times
product)

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Work Materials [Ni-based Superalloy]

Good cutting
performance

External and Face

and Internal Turning HSK-T Tools
(TOOLS NEWS B134G)
LS/MS/RS
MP9005/MP9015/MT9015
(TOOLS NEWS B214A)

Key Point on Machining

a The newly developed grade MP9015 combines strength and wear resistance.
While it is strong enough to handle some interruptions it has excellent wear
resistance.

Application Example
a
Achieved double tool life in medium to rough
cutting of super alloys.
Holder DCLNL3225P12
Insert (Grade) CNMG120408-MS (MP9015)
Work Material Inconel® 718
Cutting Speed vc131 SFM
Feed f .0079 inch/rev
Depth of Cut ap .0787 inch
Coolant Emulsion
MS Breaker
Tool life (min)
0 10 20 30 40

MP9015

Conventional 2 times

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Work Materials [Ni-based Superalloy]

Good cutting
performance

External and Face

and Internal Turning HSK-T Tools
(TOOLS NEWS B134G)
LS/MS/RS
MP9005/MP9015/MT9015
(TOOLS NEWS B214A)

Key Point on Machining

a MP9005 pushes the envelope for ISO S grades. While MP9005 can be used at
lower speeds it also delivers long consistent tool life at high speeds. MP9005
has a wide application area and is supported by three optimized geometries
(LS, MS and RS). We think MP9005 is the most wear resistant PVD-grade
available. The longest tool life is achieve by using large lead angles and
thereby avoiding notch wear.
Application Example
a
Achieved double tool life in low speed finishing of
super alloys.
Holder DCLNL3225P12
Insert (Grade) CNMG120408-LS (MP9005)
Work Material Inconel® 718
Cutting Speed vc164 SFM
Feed f .0059 inch/rev
Depth of Cut ap .006 inch
Coolant Emulsion
LS Breaker
Tool life (min)
0 35 70

MP9005

Conventional 2 times

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Work Materials [Ni-based Superalloy]

Good cutting
performance

External and Face

and Internal Turning HSK-T Tools
(TOOLS NEWS B134G)
LS/MS/RS
MP9005/MP9015/MT9015
(TOOLS NEWS B214A)

Key Point on Machining

a MP9005 pushes the envelope for ISO S grades. While MP9005 can be used at
lower speeds it also delivers long consistent tool life at high speeds. MP9005
has a wide application area and is supported by three optimized geometries
(LS, MS and RS). We think MP9005 is the most wear resistant PVD-grade
available. The longest tool life is achieve by using large lead angles and
thereby avoiding notch wear.
Application Example
a
Achieved 2.5 times longer tool life in high speed
finishing of super alloys.
Holder DCLNL3225P12
Insert (Grade) CNMG120408-LS (MP9005)
Work Material Inconel® 718
Cutting Speed vc328 SFM
Feed f .0059 inch/rev
Depth of Cut ap .0098 inch
Coolant Emulsion
LS Breaker
Tool life (min)
0 2 4 6 8 10

MP9005

Conventional 2.5 times

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Work Materials [Ni-based Superalloy]

GS Breaker
(Low feeds)

Good cutting
performance

Copy Turning GY Series

(TOOLS NEWS B140A)

Key Point on Machining

a Ni-based alloy machining requires a sharp edge geometry.
In grooving applications increase tool life is achieved by using the GS
breaker in grade VP10RT. For cutting off we recommend the stronger grade
VP20RT.

Application Example
a
Enables stable machining of heat resistant super
alloys.
Holder GYHL2525M00-M25L
Insert (Grade) GY2M0600J030N-GS (VP10RT)
Work Material Waspaloy
Cutting Speed vc115 SFM
Feed f .0020 inch/rev
Depth of Cut ap .3937 inch
Coolant Emulsion

MIRACLE ®
coating

Carbide substrate
(HRA92.0)

Flank wear: .0048 inch VP10RT

Wear after 25 min of use. The insert is not worn out.

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Work Materials [Ni-based Superalloy]

Double-phased
helical rake angles

Tough cutting edge

(Convex curve)

High rigidity
cutter bodies

Low cutting
Machining of upper surface resistance insert
of protuberance APX Series
(TOOLS NEWS B055G)

Key Point on Machining

a When machining Ni-based alloys which have low thermal conductivity and
are subjected to work hardening, well-balanced cutting edges and superior
coatings are required.
The APX series offers significantly extended tool life with the new
9000-series grades and optimized geometries.

Application Example
a
Achieved double tool life compared to conventional
products.
Holder APX3000-050A07RA
Insert (Grade) AOMT123620PEER-M (MP9130)
Work Material Inconel® 718
Cutting Speed vc98 SFM (n190 min-1)
Feed fz .0012 IPT (vf1.6 inch/min)
Depth of Cut ap .0394 inch, ae1.5748 inch
Coolant Emulsion

Tool life (min)

0 30 60

APX

Conventional Over 2 times

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Work Materials [Ni-based Superalloy]

Multifunction

Helical Cutting,
Profile Milling ARX
(TOOLS NEWS B066G)

Key Point on Machining

a For machining of holes on the outer side of engine cases, helical machining
with end mills using smaller diameter inserts is effective.
Additionally the ARX end mills deliver an excellent machining performance
when profile machining over and around external bosses.

Application Example
a
Large hole machining of super heat-resistant alloys
is achieved by a small diameter radius end mill in
helical machining.
Holder ARX35R142SA12S
Insert (Grade) RDMW0724M0E (VP15TF)
Work Material Inconel® 718
Cutting Speed vc98 SFM
Feed f .0079 inch/rev (Helical Cutting)
Hole Depth .7874 inch (.0394 inch/rev), Hole dia. .9842 inch
Coolant Emulsion

y Helical Cutting
a Setting a tool's centre excursion
ødc = øDH - øD1
Tool's center Required Tool's cutting
øD1

excursion bore diameter diameter

ødc
øDH
Flank wear: .0031 inch
Wear after 7 minutes. The inserts are not worn out.
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Work Materials [Ni-based Superalloy]
%°
Wider chip
pocket
%° $°
Variable pitch

Variable
$° curve

SMART
MIRACLE
Coating

Variable pitch

Finish Profile
Milling SMART MIRACLE Newly designed
Vibration Control radius cutting edges
ball nose end mill reduce vibration
(TOOLS NEWS B197A)
Key Point on Machining
a When machining Ni-based alloys which have low thermal conductivity and
are subjected to work hardening, well-balanced cutting edges and superior
coating technology are required.
The latest SMART MIRACLE vibration control ball nose end mills have
variable pitch and advanced designed radii to maximize the reduction of
vibrations.
Application Example
a
Achieved 1.5 times longer tool life in stable
machining without vibration.
End mill (ø .2362"/R .1181") 4 flute Smart Miracle taper ball nose end mill (Non-stocked item)
Work Material Inconel® 718
Cutting Speed vc371 SFM (n6000 min-1)
Feed fz .0024 IPT (vf56.7 inch/min)
Depth of Cut ap .0157 inch, ae .0197 inch
Coolant Emulsion

Tool life (Number of work pieces)

0 0.5 1

SMART
MIRACLE

Conventional
1.5
times

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Work Materials [Ni-based Superalloy]

Excellent
cooling effect

MMS Drill
(TOOLS NEWS B180G)
Drilling
“TRI-Cooling Technology”

Key Point on Machining

a The key is how to cool a cutting edge when drilling Ni-based alloys.
It is possible to extend tool life greatly by using a solid carbide drill that
employs TRI-Cooling through coolant technology with a high-pressure
coolant supply.

Application Example
a
15 times longer tool life is achieved when applying high-
pressure internal coolant and TRI-cooling technology.
Drill (Grade) MMS0610X3DB (DP7020)
Work Material Inconel® 718
Cutting Speed vc46 SFM
Feed f .0024 inch/rev
Hole Depth .5905 inch
Coolant Emulsion

Tool life (hole)

0 5 10 15

MMS: Internal coolant

15
(1015 PSI)

MWS: Internal coolant 1 VB: .0082 inch

(218 PSI)
15 times
MWE: External coolant 1

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Work Materials [Titanium-Aluminum Alloy]

SMART MIRACLE
Coating

ZERO- μ
SURFACE

Superior vibration
SMART MIRACLE resistance
Finish Profile ENDMILL SERIES
Milling （TOOL NEWS B197A）

Key Point on Machining

a Titanium-Aluminum alloys have low thermal conductivity causing the heat to
concentrate in the cutting edge. Scratches can also easily occur on the
surface. It is therefore important to reduce heat in the cutting edges and
evacuate chips smoothly. The Smart Miracle end mills features a balance of
sharpness and smoothness of the coating achieved with Mitsubishi's original
smoothening treatment. It allows for increased stability during machining.

Application Example
a
Smoothening treatment of the coating layer
reduces cutting resistance and improves tool life
drastically.
End mill VQMHVRBD1200R100
Work Material Titanium-Aluminum Alloy
Cutting Speed vc197 SFM (n1592 min-1)
Feed fz .0031 IPT (vf20.0 inch/min)
Depth of Cut ap .0787 inch, ae .0394 inch
Coolant Emulsion

Tool life (min)

0 15 30 45 60

SMART
MIRACLE

Conventional 2 times

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Work Materials [Titanium Alloy]

Good cutting
performance

External and Face

and Internal Turning LS/MS/RS
HSK-T Tools
(TOOLS NEWS B134G)
MT9015
(TOOLS NEWS B214A)

Key Point on Machining

a A rough estimate of the tool life is 120 minutes at 262SFM, 60 minutes at
394SFM, when finish-machining titanium-alloy. Non-coated grades are the
first recommendation.

Application Example
a
Over 3 times tool life is achieved by setting
appropriate cutting conditions.
Holder H63TH-DCLNR-DX12
Insert (Grade) CNMG120408-LS (MT9015)
Work Material Ti-6Al-4V
Cutting Speed vc262, 394 SFM
Feed f .0059 inch/rev
Depth of Cut ap .0098 inch
Coolant Emulsion
LS Breaker
Tool life (min)
0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210

Cutting Speed
vc262 SFM

Cutting Speed
vc394 SFM Over 3 times

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Work Materials [Maraging Steel]

Good cutting
performance

External and Face

and Internal Turning FJ/MS/GJ
HSK-T Tools
(TOOLS NEWS B134G)
VP05RT/VP10RT
(TOOLS NEWS B036A)

Key Point on Machining

a When rough machining engine shafts made from maraging steel, the use of
grades for hard materials such as VP05RT and MP9005 through the use of
CBN is recommended.

Application Example
a
2 times tool life is achieved by using VP05RT.
Holder PSC63-DDJNR
Insert (Grade) DNMG150412-MS (VP05RT)
Work Material Maraging Steel (48-50HRC)
Cutting Speed vc295 SFM
Feed f .0091 inch/rev
Depth of Cut ap .0787 inch
Coolant Emulsion
MS Breaker
Tool life (min)
0 5 10

VP05RT

Conventional 2 times

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Work Materials [Titanium Alloy]
Arranging the
inserts vertically

Cutting force

V formation of
the clamping face
Rough Milling
Convex curve
cutting edge
VFX Series
(TOOLS NEWS B182G)
Key Point on Machining
a When rough machining titanium alloy, chipping and abnormal damage of the
cutting edge easily occurs if low rigidity tools are used. Using high rigidity
tools and low cutting resistance inserts are recommended. The VFX series
provides superior stability through its high rigidity design that includes
tangentially mounted inserts with V-shaped clamping face and convex curved
cutting edges.

Application Example
a
Over 7 times tool life is achieved in combination
with high-pressure internal coolant.
Holder VFX6-080A05A075R
Insert (Grade) XNMU190912R-LS (MP9130)
Work Material Ti-5Al-5Mo-5V-3Cr
Cutting Speed vc131 SFM (n160 min-1)
Feed fz .0039 IPT (vf3.1 inch/min)
Depth of Cut ap2.5590 inch, ae .1968 inch
Coolant Emulsion (8 MPa)

Tool life (min)

0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210

VFX

Conventional Over 7 times

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Work Materials [Titanium Alloy]

Double-phased
helical rake angles

Tough cutting edge

(Convex curve)

High rigidity
cutter body

Rough Pocket Milling

Low cutting
resistance insert

APX Series
(TOOLS NEWS B055A)

Key Point on Machining

a Abnormal damage of the cutting edge such as chipping and vibration can
occur easily when rough machining titanium alloy.
The APX series enables stable machining as it combines inserts with soft
cutting action, convex curved edges with highly rigid cutter bodies that
include internal coolant.

Application Example
a
Long tool life is achieved even in long reach
applications when combining screw in heads with
carbide shanks.
Holder (Screw-in type) APX3000R254M12A35 SC25M12S125SW
Insert (Grade) AOMT123620PEER-M (MP9120)
Depth 3.1496"
Work Material Ti-6Al-4V
Cutting Speed vc131 SFM (n510 min-1)
Feed fz .0031 IPT (vf6.3 inch/min)
Depth of Cut ap .2362 inch, ae .9842 inch
Coolant Emulsion

Edge condition (85min.)

Screw-in head

Carbide shank

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Work Materials [Titanium Alloy]
%°
Wider chip
pocket
%° $°
Variable pitch

Variable
$° curve

SMART
MIRACLE
Coating

Finish Profile Differential pitch

Milling Maximum
SMART MIRACLE reduction of
vibrations
Vibration Control New variable
ball nose end mill curve design
(TOOLS NEWS B197G)
Key Point on Machining
a When profile machining titanium alloys, chipping and abnormal damage of
the cutting edge can occur as vibrations are easily generated.
The use of a tool which is designed for vibration control is effective.
The latest SMART MIRACLE vibration control ball nose end mills have
variable pitch and advanced designed radii to maximize the reduction of
vibrations.
Application Example
a
Stable machining is provided with the elimination
of vibrations. Three times longer tool life was
achieved by adding cutting edges.
End mill VQ4SVBR0600
Work Material Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al
Cutting Speed vc656 SFM (n5300 min-1)
Feed vf62.6 inch/min
Depth of Cut ap .0394 inch, ae .0197 inch
Coolant Emulsion

Tool life (min)

0 30 60 90

VQ4SVB 3 times

VQ6SVB
(increased number of teeth)

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Work Materials [Titanium Alloy]

High Precision

High Rigidity

Finish Pocket Milling

Low Cost
Exchangeable Head End Mills
iMX Series
(TOOLS NEWS B200G)

Key Point on Machining

a When finish machining titanium alloys, chipping and abnormal damage of the
cutting edge can occur as vibrations are easily generated.
The use of a tool which is designed for vibration control is effective.
Exchangeable head end mills with irregular helix prevents vibration and
improves chip discharge performance, thereby achieving stable machining.

Application Example
a
7 times tool life and stable machining are achieved
without vibration.
Head (Grade) IMX16C10HV160R10016 (EP7020)
Holder IMX16-U16N056L110C
Work Material Ti-6Al-4V ae .0197"
Cutting Speed vc492 SFM (n3000 min-1)
Feed fz .0020 IPT (vf59.1 inch/min)
ap .4724"
Depth of Cut ap .4724 inch, ae .0197 inch
Coolant Emulsion

Tool life (min)

0 30 60 90

iMX
No vibration

Conventional 7 times
Chatter mark

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 LANDING GEAR
Work Materials [Titanium Alloy]

High Precision

High Rigidity

Finish Pocket Milling

Low Cost
Exchangeable Head End Mills
iMX Series
(TOOLS NEWS B200G)
Key Point on Machining
a When finish machining titanium alloys, chipping and abnormal damage of the
cutting edge can occur as vibrations are easily generated.
The use of a tool which is designed for vibration control is effective.
The iMX exchangeable head end mill series with variable pitch and irregular
helix prevents vibrations and improves chip discharge performance. Stable
machining is thereby achieved on applications requiring long overhangs. The
strength of the iMX coupling is unmatched an can allow for longer flute length.
Application Example
a
Achieved double tool life in stable machining without vibration.
Head (Grade) IMX20C4HV200R10040 (EP7020) øD
Length of cutting edge 2D/ Non-stocked item
Holder IMX20-U20N070L130C
Overhang length 4.9212 inch
Work Material Ti-5Al-5Mo-5V-3Cr
2D
Cutting Speed vc125 SFM (n600 min-1)
Feed fz .0016 IPT (vf2.4 inch/min)
Depth of Cut ap1.1811 inch, ae .1968-.7874 inch
Coolant Emulsion

Tool life (min)

0 30 60 90

ae .1968-.7874"
iMX

ap1.1811"

Conventional 2 times

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Work Materials [Titanium Alloy]

Outstanding
sharpness and high
edge strength

Excellent
cooling
performance

Improved chip
removal
Drilling MNS Drill
(TOOLS NEWS B135G)

Key Point on Machining

a Titanium alloys have low thermal conductivity and it is therefore common to
get adhesions and concentration of heat in the cutting edge. Removing heat
from the cutting edge and smooth discharge of chips are key. The MNS drills
features unique coolant holes and optimized groove shape. The superior
cooling performance and chip evacuation provides stable
machining and long tool life.

Application Example
a
Achieved stable machining due to excellent cooling
performance and chip discharge performance.
Drill (Grade) MNS0600X20DB (TF15)
Work Material Ti-6Al-4V
Cutting Speed vc98 SFM
Feed f .0024 inch/rev
Hole Depth 4.7244 inch
Coolant Emulsion (435 PSI)

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