High-Feed Addition To Milling Series

Kyocera Precision Tools introduces a new expansion to their most versatile, indexable high-feed milling line. The MFH-MAX provides chip removal performance in various applications, including automotive parts, difficult-to-cut materials and mold machining. With the ability to take on deeper depths of cut, the MFH-MAX was designed to save time by getting to work and reducing the number of passes needed to machine a workpiece. The MFH-MAX also supports various milling operations including shouldering, slotting, helical milling and ramping applications.

After the MFH-RAPTOR, MFH-Mini and MFH-Micro, Kyocera’s goal with the introduction of the MFH-MAX was to provide a new alternative to conventional 90° end mills when roughing to medium-finishing. Kyocera says the MFH-MAX also provides more capabilities than conventional high-feed mills by reducing the number of tool paths and machining time when cutting workpieces with large variations in machining margins.

The MFH-MAX utilizes double-sided 4-edge inserts with a unique convex cutting edge design. These inserts are available in PR15-series PVD insert grades with Kyocera’s proprietary Megacoat Nano coating technology and a wear resistant CVD grade to cover a wide range of materials from steel, stainless, cast iron and difficult-to-cut-materials.

Kyocera lists many benefits its milling machine can provide to companies. With its large max depth of cut, Kyocera says this capability improves machining efficiency. The machine also is supposed to include a high chip removal ratio. The MFH-MAX was also intended to provide longer tool life and stable machining with its anti-vibration design. It also posssesses a rigid, chatter-resistant body design. The convex insert cutting edge is supposed to reduce impact when entering the workpiece.

The MFH-MAX has many possibilities for its applications, according to Kyocera. These include facing and shoulder, slot milling, ramping, helical milling and plunge milling.

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