Types of carbide cutters and insert cutters

Introduction to Carbide Milling Machines

Carbide cutters are cutting tools used in mechanical processing to remove material from a workpiece. Carbide, or less commonly cemented carbide, is a composite material made up of tungsten carbide particles bound together by a binder metal.

This material gives carbide cutters exceptional hardness and wear resistance, making them ideal for high-speed machining and difficult to work materials such as hardened steels and heat resistant alloys.

Due to their robustness, carbide cutters are widely used in various industries to ensure precision and efficiency in machining.

SAU Carbide Milling Machines

SAU offers different types of carbide cutters, each designed for specific applications. The main types of milling cutters available are:

• Tungsten carbide integral milling cutters

Integral cutters are single-piece tools made entirely of carbide. These tools offer exceptional wear resistance and long service life.

• Face milling cutters

Face milling cutters are designed to create flat surfaces on metallic materials. These tools have a specific geometry that allows effective removal of the material. The rotary insert mills are particularly suitable for these applications thanks to their versatility.

• Chamfering cutters

Chamfering cutters are used to chamfer the corners of machined parts, creating bevelled or inclined edges. These tools are essential for improving the safety and aesthetics of components.

• Shoulder milling cutters

Shoulder milling cutters are designed to remove excess material from larger pieces, creating specific shapes or reducing the weight of the component.

• Helical end mills

Helical cutters are specialized tools used mainly in the milling of complex profiles. Their geometry allows for excellent chip evacuation during machining. Helical cutters are a type of rotary milling cutter, ideal for milling complex profiles due to their versatility.

• Grooving cutters

Grooving cutters are specifically designed to create precise grooves in various materials. They are available in different widths and profiles, making them versatile for many applications.

- Applications: Milling of grooves for key or slits in mechanical components.
-  Features: Versatility in application on different materials and geometries.
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• Drilling end mills

Drilling end mills can be used for perpendicular entry and also to create cylindrical holes in materials.

- Applications: Drilling holes in steel, aluminium and other materials. These cutters are ideal for machining various metals, including steel and alloys.
- Features: High precision in creating holes with surface finishes. Complete or partial holes with flat bottom.
- Go to drilling end mills.

• Copy milling cutters

Copy milling cutters are designed to replicate existing shapes on new parts. These tools follow the profile of the original part, ensuring accurate reproduction. Copy milling cutters are a type of rotary cutter, ideal for the precise reproduction of complex shapes.

- Applications: Used in the production of components requiring exact replicability.
- Features: High precision and ability to work on complex shapes.
- Go to copy milling cutters.

Characteristics and functioning

Carbide cutters are distinguished by their hardness and wear resistance, characteristics that make them ideal for heavy duty machining and high rotation speed.

These tools are designed to keep a sharp cutting edge even at high temperatures, allowing you to cut at higher speeds than other materials. 

The precision of carbide cutters results in better surface finish quality, reducing the need for further finishing. In addition, the carbide cutter’s stability during machining ensures consistent and reliable results even under the most demanding conditions.

Industrial applications

Carbide cutters are used in a wide range of industrial applications due to their versatility and precision.

They are particularly appreciated in mechanical workshops for their ability to perform precise and high quality machining. Common applications include milling flat surfaces, creating grooves, machining complex profiles and drilling holes.

These tools are essential for the production of high precision mechanical components, guaranteeing excellent results even in the most complex and demanding machining operations.

SAU’s special department

The special department of SAU is dedicated to the development of customized tools, offering tailor-made solutions that meet the specific needs of customers. 

This department uses the latest technologies and advanced technical skills, ensuring the realization of cutters that improve production efficiency.

• Customized design

SAU actively works with its customers to understand their specific needs, developing tools that optimize production processes. This approach enables companies to achieve better results and reduce operating costs.

• Continuous innovation in milling

The special department is also responsible for research and development of new technologies in the field of milling. Through a constant commitment to innovation, SAU remains at the forefront of cutting tools, guaranteeing ever more efficient products.

Conclusion

In conclusion, SAU offers a wide range of carbide cutter types, each designed to meet specific milling needs.

From integral milling to specialized cutters such as drilling and copying, each product is made with attention to quality and innovation. Investing in SAU cutters means choosing reliable tools that can significantly improve the quality of work in workshops.

For more information on the various types of carbide cutters available, please consult the product catalogues.

With the right carbide cutters, companies can meet any challenge in the production process, ensuring excellent results even in the most demanding applications.

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Sau Team

SAU - Quality Tools Engineering since 1982.