MEC Series. Low cutting force, reduced chattering and high efficiency machining. High efficiency end mills and face mills

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1 High efficiency end mills and face mills MEC eries MEC eries ow cutting force, reduced chattering and high efficiency machining arge lineup for various applications New PD5 grade for machining aluminum Fine pitch end mills & face mills lineup expansion NEW DC coating NEW (PD5) Fine pitch end mills & face mills

2 High efficiency end mills and face mills MEC Excellent surface finish with low cutting forces. New grades and cutters for various applications PD5 DC coated carbides for aluminum machining 1 ow cutting force and sharp cutting performance ow cutting forces with helical cutting edge design Cutting force fomparison (In-house evaluation) 5, A.R. Max.+3 Cutting force (N), 3,, 3% 1, MEC Competitor A Competitor B Cutting conditions: Vc = 1 m/min, fz =. mm/t, ap ae = 9 1 mm, dry, Cutter dia. Dc = ø Workpiece : C5 mooth surface of shoulder wall 3 arge tooling lineup moother shoulder wall finish with multiple passes Introducing fine pitch end mills & face mills high efficiency shouldering houlder wall surface comparison (In-house evaluation) 9 MEC Competitor C Competitor D Cutting conditions: Vc = 1 m/min, fz =.1 mm/t, ap ae = 5 1 mm, dry, cutter dia. Dc = ø Workpiece : C5 End mill Face mill 1

3 MEGACOAT NANO PR1535 table machining is realized by a combination of tough substrate with limited chipping and special coating featuring high heat resistance. Features high performance in cutting general steel, mold steel and materials that are difficult to cut. 1 Toughening by a new cobalt mixing ratio (In-house evaluation) tability improvement High toughness carbide base material 3 % Fracture toughness The coarse grain structure and uniform particle size correspond to improved heat resistance,with conductivity values decreased by 11%. The uniform structure also reduces crack propagation. hock resistance Cracking comparison by diamond indentor (In-house evaluation) Conventional material PR1535 base material ong cracks hort cracks Coating properties (Abrasion resistance) Coating properties (Deposition resistance) Hardness (GPa) TiCN TiN MEGACOAT NANO TiAIN Hardness (GPa) TiCN MEGACOAT NANO TiN TiAIN , 1, 1, Oxidation temperature ( C) Wear Coefficient (μ) ow Oxidation resistance High High Deposition resistance ow Achieve long tool laife with the combination of a tough substrate and a special nano coating layer table machining with excellent wear resistance NEW DC coating PD5 High quality and long tool life for machining aluminum High hardness with Kyocera s proprietary hydrogen-free DC coating Coating properties 1 Welding resistance comparison (In-house evaluation) Hardness (GPa) 1 PD5 Diamond Competitor F Hydrogen-free DC coating Competitor E Hydrogen-free DC coating Minor welding PD5 Welding Competitor G 1, Young s modulus (GPa) Cutting conditions: Vc = m/min, fz =.1 mm/t, ap ae = 3 5 mm, dry Cutter dia. Dc = ø5 mm Workpiece : AIMg.5 Cutting length: 57 m

4 High efficiency end mill Notched inserts reduce chattering, break chips into small pieces Improved chip evacuation High efficiency heavy machining with large ap 1 ow cutting force due to notched inserts for heavy machining Notched inserts reduce cutting force, lower cutting force and reduce chattering Application range comparison (In-house evaluation) 15 1 Cutting range Recommended cutting range 5 Competitor H Competitor I Notch Cutting force comparison (In-house evaluation) urface wall comparison (In-house evaluation) 5, Cutting force (N), 3,, 3% 3,5 3,95, 1, Competitor J Competitor K Cutting conditions: Vc = 1 m/min, fz =.1 mm/t, ap ae = 1 mm, dry T Workpiece : C5 mooth shoulder wall surface houlder wall surface with chattering Competitor Cutting conditions: Vc = 1 m/min, fz =.1 mm/t, ap ae = 7 mm, dry T Workpiece : C5 3

5 Improved chip evacuation Notched insert breaks chips into small pieces Flat-cut flute provides excellent chip evacuation Flat-cut Chips comparison (In-house evaluation) Competitor M Cutting Conditions: Vc = 1 m/min, fz =.1 mm/t, ap ae = 1 mm, dry T Workpiece : 17Cr3 3 interchangeable head minimizes tooling costs If head is damaged, it can be replaced Minimizing tooling costs eparate view Assembled view The base unit is highly rigid in combination with BT5 The front piece composed of the first and second stage can be separated The base unit and front piece are connected with an arbor bolt (HH...)

6 Applicable inserts Usage classification P Carbon steel / Alloy steel Mold steel Austenitic stainless steel Insert Handed insert shows right-hand : Roughing / 1st choice : Roughing / nd choice : Finishing / 1st choice : Finishing / nd choice (In case hardness is under 5HRC) M K N H Martensitic stainless steel Precipitation hardened stainless steel Gray cast iron Nodular cast iron Non ferrous metals Heat resistant alloy (Ni-base) Titanium alloy Hard materials A T ød Dimension (mm) Angle Cermet W (X) rε (Z) α β γ TN1M CVD coated carbide CA535 MEGACOAT NANO PR1535 PR15 MEGACOAT PR13 PR11 PVD coated carbide PR3 Ref. page for applicable toolholders tainless steel / ow cutting force rε W ød (1 ) α A T (1 ) rε A β W β T ød α 113ER-JT. 113ER-JT ER-JT. 11T3ER-JT. 11T3ER-JT. 11T3ER-JT. 11T31ER-JT T31ER-JT 1. 11T3ER-JT. 11T3ER-JT. 11T331ER-JT ER-JT. 17ER-JT. 171ER-JT ER-JT ER-JT. 17ER-JT. 1731ER-JT ER-JT. 113ER-J. 113ER-J ER-J. 11T3ER-J. 11T3ER-J T3ER-J. 17ER-J ER-J P7 P P7 P P9 P1 P7 P P7 P P9 P1 rε ød (1 ) A W T α 11T3ER-N Notched β rε 3-Notched W ød A T β α (1 ) 11T3ER-N rε W ød A T α (1 ) 17ER-N P19 P P1 P 3-Notched β rε W ød A T α (1 ) 17ER-N Notched β Inserts are sold in 1 piece boxes : Available 5

7 Applicable inserts Usage classification P Carbon steel / Alloy steel Mold steel Austenitic stainless steel : Roughing / 1st choice : Roughing / nd choice : Finishing / 1st choice : Finishing / nd choice (In case hardness is under 5HRC) M K N Martensitic stainless steel Precipitation hardened stainless steel Gray cast iron Nodular cast iron Non ferrous metals Heat resistant alloy (Ni-base) Titanium alloy Ref. page for t oolholder H Hard materials Insert Handed insert shows right-hand A T ød Dimension (mm) W (X) rε (Z) Angle α β γ DC coated carbide PD5 Carbide GW5 KPD1 PCD KPD3 rε BDGT 11T3FR-JA. 11T3FR-JA ød 11T3FR-JA. W (1 ) α A T 1 A β β W rε T ød α BDGT 17FR-JA. 17FR-JA FR-JA. 1731FR-JA T3FR T3FR. 17FR FR P7 P P9 P1 Inserts are sold in 1 piece boxes PCD inserts are sold in 1 piece boxes : Available Toolholder and applicable insert Toolholder Applicable insert Remarks MEC ER-JT 113 ER-J MEC -11T MEC R-11 11T3 ER-JT 11T3 ER-J BDGT 11T3 FR-JA 11T3 FR Using notched insert ( N/N3/ N) is not recommended. MEC -17 MEC R ER-JT 17 ER-J BDGT 17 FR-JA 17 FR T3 ER-JT 17 ER-JT 11T3 ER-J 17 ER-J BDGT 11T3 ER-JA BDGT 17 FR-JA 11T3ER-N 11T3ER-N3 17ER-N3 17ER-N Notched insert ( N/N3/N) is 1st recommendation.

8 MEC End mill + -. ød h l l l l #1 ød h7 ød h7 #1 ød h7 #3 #3 # # # # Toolholder dimensions Cylindrical tandard shank Availability No. of inserts Dimension (mm) ød l A.R. (MAX.) Rake angle R.R. Coolant hole Drawing Clamp screw pare parts Wrench Max. revolution (min -1 ) MEC No # , Yes # No # , 1 1 B-55TR DTM Yes # , 1 No # , Yes #3 MEC T No #1 3, T , T , T 19, T + 1, T 1-9, T 39, --11T 3, B-555TRG DTM T Yes # , T T , T 3 3, T , T T 5-3, T 5-7,5 MEC T , T , T Yes # B-555TRG DTM- 37, T T , T-5 5 MEC T # T 1 + 1, # T T , # T T ,5 # T 5 1 Yes B-555TRG DTM T , # T T ,9 5 # T T 35 3, # T 5-3, Coat anti-seize compound (P-37) thinly on portion of taper and thread when insert is fixed. : Available Caution with max. revolution When running an end mill or a cutter at the maximum revolution, the insert or cutter may be damaged by centrifugal force. For more details, see "warning" on page P13. ame shank size ong shank l l l l ød h7 ød h7 ød h7 ød h7 #5 # #7 #5 # #7 # #9 #1 # #9 #1 7

9 MEC End mill Toolholder dimensions Cylindrical Weldon ong shank tandard shank ame shank ong shank tandard shank ame shank size tandard shank ame shank size Availability No. of inserts Dimension (mm) ød l A.R. (MAX.) Rake angle R.R. Coolant hole Drawing Clamp screw pare parts MEC T , T-3-1 # , T T Yes #5 B-555TRG DTM- 3, T T # 33, T-5 5 MEC , , 15.7 Yes #5 B-7TRN DTM , , MEC , 15.7 Yes # B-7TRN DTM , MEC # 35, #5 3, Yes B-7TRN DTM # 3, ,7 # , MEC # 3, Yes B-7TRN DTM-15 5, # , MEC 1-W No # , 1-W1-113-H 1 Yes # 1-W No # B-55TR DTM- 5, 1-W1-113-H 1 Yes # 1-W No # ,7 1-W1-113-H 1 Yes # MEC 1-W1-11T No # 3, W1-11T3-H , 1 -W1-11T3-H 5 + 1, # -W-11T3-H -1 39, W-11T3-H 5 1 B-555TRG DTM- 37,5 9 Yes -W5-11T3-H + 35, 3-W5-11T3-H , 3 #7 3-W5-11T3-H ,9 -W3-11T3-H , MEC 1-W1-11T3-H ,75 #9 -W-11T3-H , Yes B-555TRG DTM- 5-W5-11T3-H ,5 #1 3-W3-11T3-H ,9 MEC 5-W-17-H # 35, 3 3-W5-17-H Yes B-7TRN DTM-15 3, -7 #7 -W3-17-H , MEC 5-W5-17-H , 15.7 Yes #1 B-7TRN DTM-15 3-W3-17-H , Wrench Max. revolution (min -1 ) Coat anti-seize compound (P-37) thinly on portion of taper and thread when insert is fixed. : Available Applicable inserts Applicable inserts P5, P Applicable inserts P MEC -11 MEC ER-JT 113 ER-J MEC -11T MEC -11T3 11T3 ER-JT 11T3 ER-J BDGT 11T3 FR-JA 11T3 FR MEC -17 MEC ER-JT 17 ER-J BDGT 17 FR-JA 17 FR Recommended cutting conditions P13

10 MEC Face mill a 1 ød b 1 ød b E H E ød ød1 a Rake angle H 11 type A.R.(MAX.): +3 R.R. : -7 #1 # ød1 17 type A.R.(MAX.): +19 R.R. : -7 Toolholder dimensions Availability No. of inserts Dimension (mm) ød ød1 ød H E a b Coolant hole Drawing Weight (Kg) pare parts Clamp screw Wrench Max. revolution (min -1 ) Coarse pitch Fine pitch Coarse pitch MEC R-11-5T-M , 5 5R-11-5T-M 5., R-11-T-M 3.,5 Yes #1 R-11-7T-M B-555TRG DTM- 1,5 1R-11-9T-MN , 15R-11-11T-M , R-11-1T-M No #.5 13,9 MEC 3R-11-5T-M , R-11-T-M 1. 3, 1 Yes #1 B-555TRG DTM- R-11-1T-M ,5 1R-11-11T-M , MEC R-17-T-M , 5R-17-T-M 5. 17, R-17-5T-M ,5 Yes #1 R-17-T-M B-7TRN DTM-15 1, 1R-17-7T-MN ,5 15R-17-9T-M , R-17-1T-M No #.5 7, Coat anti-seize compound (P-37) thinly on portion of taper and thread when insert is fixed. Caution with max. revolution When running an end mill or a cutter at the maximum revolution, the insert or cutter may be damaged by centrifugal force. For more details, see "warning" on page P13. : Available Recommended cutting conditions P13 When using center-through air/coolant/mist If center through air (coolant, mist) is used, please use appropriate arbor and clamp with arbor bolt (Table 1). MEC s surface finish when shouldering with multiple passes In order to obtain smoothly finished shoulder wall by multiple passes of MEC milling cutter, please keep ap less than.17" (5.5 mm) for 11T3 type insert and also keep ap less than.35" (9 mm) for 17 type insert. Table 1 Arbor clamp bolt (attachment) Wrench MECR -M HH 5H W-5 (Double width 5 mm) MEC5R -M MEC3R -M HH1 3H W- (Double width mm) MECR -M HH1 35H W- (Double width mm) MEC1R -N MEC1R -M HH1 5H W-1 (Double width 1 mm) MEC15R -M HF 53H W-1 (Double width 1 mm) MEC1R -M HF H W-17 (Double width 17 mm) Wrench is not included. Please purchase separately. When using inserts with corner-r(rε)1. or larger, additional modifications of the cutter body will be necessary. Ref. to the chart below for the recommended modifications. If corner-radius is 1. mm, additional processing is not needed. Insert Corner-R(rε) Additional modifications of the cutter body corner 1.. R1.. R R1.. R.5 * R shape is recommended for additional processing to the body corner. When applying chamfer shaped additional processing, do not cut away too much. Additionally Body corner processed Pre-processing Post-processing Insert with large corner-r(rε) 9

11 MEC crew on type A M1 H 1 A B ød1 A-A ection Toolholder dimensions Availability No. of inserts Dimension (mm) 1 ød1 1 M1 H B A.R. (MAX.) Rake angle R.R. Coolant hole Applicable inserts P5, P Max. revolution (min -1 ) MEC 1-M-11T-T M P ,75 -M1-11T-T M1 P T3 1, -M1-11T-3T 1-1 Yes 3 BDGT11T3 5-M1-11T-3T M1 P ,5 3-M1-11T-T M1 P ,9 MEC 5-M1-17-T M1 P , 15.7 Yes 3-M1-17-3T M1 P BDGT17 3, Caution with max. revolution When running an end mill or a cutter at the maximum revolution, the insert or cutter may be damaged by centrifugal force. For more details, see "warning" on page P13. : Available pare Parts pare parts Clamp screw Wrench Anti-seize compound MEC 1-M-11T-T -M1-11T-T -M1-11T-3T B-555TRG DTM- 5-M1-11T-3T For insert screw recommended torque 1. N m 3-M1-11T-T MEC 5-M1-17-T B-7TRN DTM-15 3-M1-17-3T For insert screw recommended torque 3.5 N m P-37 P-37 Coat anti-seize compound (P-37) thinly on portion of taper and thread when insert is fixed. Identification system for screw on type MEC 1 M 11T T eries Cutting dia. Thread size Insert size No. of inserts 1

12 BT arbor (For screw on type / two face contact) Applicable screw on type Applicable arbor 1 ød1 l1 l M1 G Coolant hole (Center through system) Arbor dimensions Availability Dimension (mm) Coolant hole Arbor (Double-face clamping) crew on type (Head) P1 1 ød1 l1 l M1 G BT3K- M M P1.5 MEC1-M M M1 P1.5 Yes BT3 MEC-M1 M M1 P1.75 MEC5-M1 BTK- M M P1.5 MEC1-M M M1 P1.5 MEC-M1 9 Yes BT M M1 P1.75 MEC5-M1 M M1 P. MEC3-M1 : Available Effective depth of assembled tool Applicable screw on type Effective depth of assembled tool (mm) Arbor description Cutting dia. (mm) Dimension (mm) 1 M 1 M BT3K- M-5 MEC1-M ø M1-5 MEC-M1 ø M1-5 MEC5-M1 ø BTK- M-55 MEC1-M ø M1- MEC-M1 ø M1-55 MEC5-M1 ø M1-5 MEC3-M1 ø Arbor identification system BT3 K M 5 Arbor size Two-Face clamping spindle Thread size ength 11

13 Advantages of screw on type ow gage line reduces chattering Though the overhang length is the same (3 mm), MEC screw on type has a shorter distance from the cutting edge to the gage line compared to other MEC end mills. Gage line (tandard position) Gage line (tandard position) 75 mm 95 mm High efficiency and high quality machining in small machining centers (BT3/BT, etc.). 3 mm 3 mm crew on type MEC end mill Toolholders with a greater number of flutes vs. toolholders with a fewer number of flutes. houldering lotting Use toolholders with a greater number of flutes Use toolholders with a fewer number of flutes MEC screw on type recommended cutting conditions houldering lotting 1 Recommended cutting conditions for flute cutter Recommended cutting conditions for 3 flute cutter 1 Recommended cutting conditions for flute cutter Recommended cutting conditions for 3 flute cutter ap(mm) When shouldering, use cutters with a greater number of flutes for higher efficiency and higher feed rates. When slotting use cutters with a fewer number of flutes to lower cutting forces. 1

14 MEC Recommended cutting conditions 1st recommendation nd recommendation JT chipbreaker Workpiece material MEC1~MEC19 Holder MEC~MEC MEC3R~MEC1R Cermet MEGACOAT NANO Recommended insert grades (Vc m/min) MEGACOAT PVD coated carbide CVD coated carbide TN1M PR1535 PR15 PR11 PR3 CA535 Carbon steel Alloy steel Mold steel Austenitic stainless steel Martensitic stainless steel Precipitation hardened stainless steel Gray cast iron Nodular cast iron Ni-base heat resistant alloy Titanium alloy Cutting with coolant is recommended for Ni-base heat resistant alloy and titanium alloy. J chipbreaker Workpiece material MEC1~MEC19 Holder MEC~MEC MEC3R~MEC1R MEGACOAT NANO Insert grades (Cutting speed Vc m/min) MEGACOAT PVD coated carbide CVD coated carbide PR1535 PR15 PR3 CA535 tainless steel Carbon steel Mold steel Austenitic stainless steel Martensitic stainless steel Precipitation hardened stainless steel Ni-base heat resistant alloy Titanium Alloy Cutting with coolant is recommended for Ni-base heat resistant alloy and titanium alloy. JA chipbreaker PCD Workpiece material Insert grades (Cutting speed: Vc m/min) DC coated Carbide carbide Workpiece material Insert Grades (Cutting speed: Vc m/min) PCD PD5 GW5 KPD3 (KPD1) Aluminium alloys (i 13% or below).5.3 1, Aluminium alloys (i 13% or above) Aluminium alloys (i 13% or below) ,5 Aluminium alloys (i 13% or above) , Warning Please observe below precautions fully. Failure to observe the precautions may cause serious damage to human body. Warning about max. revolution indicated on main body 1. When running the end mill and the face mill at revolutions exceeding the maximum revolution limit, the inserts or toolholder may be damaged due to the centrifugal force.. For actual practical revolution, please set within recommended cutting condition. 3. When using at a higher revolution (over 1, min -1 ), refer to the table to adjust the balance of MEC and suitable arbor. Max. revolution (min -1 ) Balance quality grade G IO 19-1 / 1 (JI B95) ~, G1 ~3, G.3 3,~ G.5 13

15 Ramping, helical milling and vertical milling Ramping, helical milling Vertical milling Ramping angle should be under α For plunge depth per revolution when helical milling, see the cutting performance data of each tool. Use compressed air during machining. ae α Cutting dia. Applicable insert Max. ramping angle (α ) ø1 ø1 3 ø19 ø1 5 ø ø5 11T3 type.5 ø ø3 BDGT11T3 type 1.5 ø.7 ø5 over Not recommended ø5 ø3 17 type 5 ø BDGT17 type.5 ø5 over Not recommended 113 inserts are not recommended for slant milling or helical milling. Cutting dia. Applicable insert Max. W.O.C. (ae) ø1 ø19 11T3 type BDGT11T3 type 1.5 mm ø ø1 11T3 type BDGT11T3 type 5 mm ø5 ø1 17 type BDGT17 type mm 113 inserts are not recommended for vertical milling. Guidance of minimum cutting dia by helical machining MEC Holder dia. ø1 ø1 ø ø ø5 ø ø3 ø3 ø ø5 BD_T11T3 type Guidance of minimum cutting dia by helical machining. Guidance of minimum cutting dia in case of flatting bottom after helical machining. ø1 ø5 ø9 ø33 ø39 ø5 ø9 ø53 ø9 ø ø3 ø3 ø ø ø5 ø5 ø ø7 Helical machining is not recommended. MEC Holder dia. ø5 ø3 ø ø5 BD_T17 type Guidance of minimum cutting dia by helical machining. Guidance of minimum cutting dia in case of flatting bottom after helical machining. ø3 ø ø ø ø ø7 Helical machining is not recommended. 1

16 Cutting performance of MEC end mill (JT chipbreaker) Cutting edge length 1 mm (tandard/ame size shank) Cutting edge length 1 mm (ong shank) Cutting dia. Overhang length A (mm) hape Cutting dia. Overhang length A (mm) hape ø1 MEC ø ong shank MEC--1-11T 9 ø1 MEC ø1 MEC1-1-11T 3 5 ø5 ong shank MEC T 1 ø MEC--11T 3 5 A ø3 ong shank MEC T 1 13 A ø5 MEC5-5-11T 3 ø3 MEC3-3-11T ø ong shank MEC-3--11T 1 13 Vc = 1 m/min Workpiece: C5 Vc = 1 m/min Workpiece: C5 houldering (Cutting width ae = /) lotting Ramping and helical milling houldering (Cutting width ae = /) lotting Ramping and helical milling MEC MEC T ong shank MEC ap(mm) fz(mm/t) MEC T ong shank MEC1-1-11T MEC T ong shank MEC--11T MEC T ong shank MEC5-5-11T MEC3-3-11T

17 Cutting edge length 15.7 mm Vc = 1 m/min Workpiece: C5 Cutting dia. Overhang length A (mm) houldering (Cutting width ae = /) lotting Ramping and helical milling ø5 MEC ø3 MEC ø MEC ø5 ong shank ø3 ong shank MEC MEC MEC ø ong shank MEC hape MEC A MEC MEC ong shank MEC ong shank MEC ong shank

18 Cutting performance of MEC milling cutter (JT chipbreaker) Cutting edge length 1 mm Vc = 1 m/min Workpiece: C5 Cutting dia. Overhang length A (mm) houldering (Cutting width ae = /) lotting ø MECR-11-5T-M 115 ø5 MEC5R-11- T-M 1 MEC3R-11- T ø3 95 MEC3R-11- T-M ø MECR-11- T 95 MECR -11-5T-M ø1 ø15 ø1 hape MEC1R-11-9TN MEC15R-11-11T MEC1R-11-1T 1 MEC5R -11- T-M MEC1R -11-9TN A MEC15R T MEC1R -11-1T Cutting edge length 15.7 mm Vc = 1 m/min Workpiece: C5 Cutting dia. Overhang ength A (mm) houldering (Cutting width ae = /) lotting ø MECR-17-T-M 115 ø5 MEC5R-17- T-M 1 MEC3R-17- T ø3 95 MEC3R-17- T-M ø MECR-17- T 95 MECR -17-T-M ø1 MEC1R-17- TN ø15 MEC15R-17-9T ø1 MEC1R-17-1T 1 MEC5R -17- T-M hape A MEC3R T(-M) 1 1 MEC1R -17- TN MEC15R -17-9T MEC1R -17-1T

19 MEC case studies Pre-hardened tool steel (5-5 HRC) 17Cr3 Test piece (5-5HRC) Vc = 5 m/min (n = min -1 ) fz =.15 mm/t (Vf = 3 mm/min) ap ae = 1 mm Dry MEC--11T (3 teeth) 11T3ER-JT (PR3) Plate Vc = m/min (n = 1, min -1 ) fz =.1 mm/t (Vf = 5 mm/min) ap = 5 mm passes Dry MEC--11T (3 teeth) 11T3ER-JT (PR3) 1 1 Metal removal volume Number of workpieces MEC 71.3 cm 3 (continuable) x MEC 3 pcs/edge x Competitor N (End mill).9 cm 3 (chipping) Competitor O (End mill) 1~11 pcs/edge Competitor N (ø5: teeth) caused chipping after 1 minutes machining with the conditions of Vc = m/min, fz =.75 mm/t, ap x ae = 3 mm, and it was noisy. Also, higher feed rate was not possible because it would cause breakage. MEC maintained a good edge condition even after 1 minutes and was still available for further machining. (User evaluation) MEC doubled competitor O's tool life under the same machining conditions. (User evaluation) X5CrNi Hot tool steel Plate Vc = 15 m/min (n = 1, min -1 ) fz =.1 mm/t (Vf = 3 mm/min) ap = 9. mm Dry MEC ( teeth) 17ER-JT (PR3) Cutting part ( places) 9 Mold Vc = 13 m/min (n = 1, min -1 ) fz =.1 mm/t (Vf = 93 mm/min) ap ae = 3 5 (depends on machined part) Dry (with air) MEC-3-11T (5 teeth) 11T3ER-JT (PR3) 7 5 ø5 5 Number of workpieces Cutting time MEC pcs/edge or over x MEC hours (ess wear/can continue) ame or more Competitor P (End mill) Under 1 pc/edge Competitor Q (End mill) hours (Cracking/cannot continue) Competitor M showed higher cutting forces and caused cracking to the cutting edge. MEC produced pcs/edge without cracking. MEC tool life was better than Competitor Q. MEC's wear was less and able to machine further. Competitor mill had teeth and its table feed rate was 93 mm/min. (fz =.15 mm/t). (User evaluation) (User evaluation) CrMo Ni-base heat resistant alloy Knuckle steering Vc = 15 m/min (n = 1, min -1 ) fz =.1 mm/t (Vf = 7 mm/min) ap =.5-5 mm (houldering) Dry MEC-3-17 ( teeth) 17ER-JT (PR3) Machined portion Turbine part Vc = 15 m/min (n = 1 min -1 ) fz =. mm/t (Vf = 3 mm/min) ap =.5 mm Wet MECR-17-T-M ( teeth) 17ER-J PR Machined portion Number of workpieces Number of workpieces MEC 15 pcs/edge 1.5 x3倍 MEC 9 pcs/edge x9 Competitor R (End mill) pcs/edge Competitor (End mill) ess than 1 pc/edge MEC surface finish was better than the competitor end mill R and the tool life was over 3 times longer. Competitor was not able to successfully machine one piece, but the MEC produced 9 pieces with good surface finishes. (User evaluation) (User evaluation) 1

20 ød h7 ød h7 end mill with cylindrical shank (With coolant hole for bottom insert) 1 1 #1 # Toolholder dimensions ød 1 A.R. (MAX.) R.R Drawing No. of inserts T T T T T T T T T T Rake angle No. of stages No. of flutes Availability pare parts Dimension (mm) - # #1-7 # # #1 # Wrench Anti-seize compound B-555TRG DTM- P-37 B-7TRN DTM-15 P-37-11T3ER-N 11T3ER-N3 17ER-N3 17ER-N : Available Recommended cutting conditions P Coat anti-seize compound (MP-1) thinly on clamp screw when insert is fixed. shell mill Applicable inserts P5 # Insert screw (Without coolant hole) ød b Rake angle A.R. (MAX.) R.R. H E a H E a ød b ød ød ød1 #1 # Toolholder dimensions No. of inserts R-11--T-M 5R-11-5-T-M 5R-17--T-M 5R-17--T-M 3R-17-3-T-M R-17--T-M 1R-17--T-M 3R-17-3-T R-17--T 1R-17--T No. of stages No. of flutes Availability pare parts Dimension (mm) Drawing ød ød1 ød H E a b Coat anti-seize compound (MP-1) thinly on clamp screw when insert is fixed Insert screw Wrench Anti-seize compound B-555TRG DTM- P-37 B-7TRN DTM-15 P-37 #1 # #1 # B-7TRN DTM-15 P-37 Applicable inserts HHX5 HH1X3 HH1X3 HH1X HH1X35 HH1X5 HH1X35 HH1X5 - Arbor bolt P5 11T3ER-N 11T3ER-N3 17ER-N3 17ER-N : Available Recommended cutting conditions P 19

21 -BT5 (Integral arbor type, without coolant hole) Integral arbor type dimensions Availability ø1 3 BT-5 hank 11. #1 No. of flutes No. of stages No. of inserts Dimension (mm) A.R. (MAX.) Rake angle R.R. Drawing Insert screw pare parts Wrench Anti-seize compound Applicable inserts P5 5R11--T-BT B-555TRG DTM- P-37 11T3ER-N 11T3ER-N3 5R17-7-T-BT5 5 3R17-7-T-BT5 3 7 R17-7-T-BT5 # B-7TRN DTM-15 P-37 17ER-N3 17ER-N 1R17-7-T-BT5 1 Coat anti-seize compound (MP-1) thinly on clamp screw when insert is fixed. Recommended cutting conditions P case studies hip parts C5 Plate 17Cr3 Vc = 15 m/min (n = 955 min -1 ) ap x ae = 7 mm x 1 mm fz =. mm/t (Vf = 7 mm/min) Dry T ( flutes) 17ER-N3 17ER-N (PR3) ø55 Vc = 15 m/min (n = 955 min -1 ) ap x ae = 7 mm x 1 mm fz =. mm/t (Vf = 7 mm/min) Dry T( flutes) 17ER-N3 17ER-N (PR3) 5 Metal removal volume Metal removal volume 53 cc/min x. 53 cc/min x3.1 Competitor T 115 cc/min Competitor U 17 cc/min machining efficiency improved. times that of Competitor T. machining efficiency improved 3.1 times that of competitor U and had an excellent wall finish. (User evaluation) (User evaluation)

22 interchangeable head ø1 -BT5A (without coolant hole) arbor integral type (base unit +1 front piece + arbor bolt) C 1 BT Toolholder structure Front piece Arbor bolt Base unit ø1 -BT5-A (without coolant hole) base unit C 1 BT Toolholder dimensions Arbor integral type Base unit Availability No. of flutes No. of stages No. of inserts 5R11-T-BT5A MTO 3R17-T-BT5A MTO R17-T-BT5A MTO 1R17-T-BT5A MTO 5R11-T-BT5-A MTO 3R17-T-BT5-A MTO R17-T-BT5-A MTO 1R17-T-BT5-A MTO 3 Dimension (mm) Rake angle Weight (kg) 1 C 1 A.R. R.R MTO : Made to order For recommended cutting conditions, see page P Toolholder structure End mill Base unit P1 Front piece (1 pc) P Arbor bolt 5R11-T-BT5A 5R11-T-BT5-A 5R11-T-F HH1X35 3R17-T-BT5A 3R17-T-BT5-A 3R17-T-F HH1X R17-T-BT5A R17-T-BT5-A R17-T-F HH1X 1R17-T-BT5A 1R17-T-BT5-A 1R17-T-F HHX 1

23 interchangeable head -F (without a coolant hole) front piece ød h7 C 1 Toolholder dimensions Dimension (mm) Rake angle Availability No. of flutes No. of stages No. of inserts Weight (kg) ød 1 C A.R. R.R. 5R11-T-F R17-T-F 3. R17-T-F R17-T-F : Available Applicable inserts End mill Base unit Front piece Applicable inserts P5 5R11-T-BT5A 5R11-T-BT5-A 5R11-T-F 11T3ER-N 11T3ER-N3 3R17-T-BT5A 3R17-T-BT5-A 3R17-T-F 17ER-N3 R17-T-BT5A R17-T-BT5-A R17-T-F 17ER-N 1R17-T-BT5A 1R17-T-BT5-A 1R17-T-F For installation of notched insert, ref. page 3. pare parts pare parts Insert screw Wrench (for insert screw) Arbor bolt Wrench (for arbor Bolt) Anti-seize compound Arbor integral type (et) Base unit Front piece 5R11-T-BT5A B-555TRG DTM- HH1X35 3R17-T-BT5A HH1X W-1 R17-T-BT5A B-7TRN DTM-15 HH1X W-1 1R17-T-BT5A HHX W-17 5R11-T-BT5-A B-555TRG DTM- HH1X35 3R17-T-BT5-A HH1X W-1 R17-T-BT5-A B-7TRN DTM-15 HH1X W-1 1R17-T-BT5-A HHX W-17 5R11-T-F B-555TRG 3R17-T-F R17-T-F B-7TRN 1R17-T-F P-37 If you purchased the front piece only, wrench (for insert screw)/arbor bolt and wrench (for arbor bolt) is not included. Coat anti-seize compound (P-37) thinly on clamp screw when insert is fixed.

24 interchangeable head Number of inserts installed No. of flutes No. of inserts 11T3ER- No. of inserts No. of flutes No. of inserts 17ER- No. of inserts 11T3ER- 17ER- N N3 N3 N T T T T T T T T T T 1 1 R-11--T-M 1 5R-11-5-T-M R-17--T-M 5R-17--T-M 1 3R-17-3-T-M 1 R-17--T-M 1R-17--T-M 1 1 3R-17-3-T 1 R-17--T 1R-17--T 1 1 5R11--T-BT R17-7-T-BT5 3R17-7-T-BT5 1 1 R17-7-T-BT5 1R17-7-T-BT5 1 1 N N3 N3 N 5R11-T-BT5A R17-T-BT5A R17-T-BT5A 1 1 1R17-T-BT5A 1 1 5R11-T-BT5-A 1 1 3R17-T-BT5-A R17-T-BT5-A 1 1 1R17-T-BT5-A R11-T-F 3R17-T-F R17-T-F 1R17-T-F 1 Precautions when installing notched inserts 1. Install notched inserts by matching the insert with the number of marks on the holder body.. When installing notched inserts in flute line, ensure that the number on the insert is the same as the insert in first stage. Ref. to #1, # and #3. Insert number and holder marks Insert size 11 type 17 type Insert no. 3 3 ame flute line Marks # Insert no. Using the cutter with the inserts installed incorrectly will damage the holder. #1 ame flute line #3 Holder marks 3

25 recommended cutting conditions : 1st recommendation : nd recommendation Recommended cutting conditions (when using a notched insert) Recommended insert grades (Cutting speed Vc m/min) Workpiece material MEGACOAT NANO MEGACOAT PVD coated carbide PR1535 PR15 PR13 PR11 PR3 Carbon steel Alloy steel Mold steel Gray cast iron Nodular cast iron * Titanium alloys * Cutting with coolant is recommended for titanium alloy. 1. The recommended cutting conditions above are for notched inserts.. If using an insert without notch, the cutting depth (ap) and width (ae) should be less than % of those of a notched insert. Recommended insert grades (Cutting peed Vc m/min) Workpiece material DC coated carbide Carbide PD5 GW5 Aluminum alloy (i 13% or less).5.3 1, Aluminum alloy (i 13% or less) When using inserts with corner-r (rε) 1. or larger, additional modifications of the cutter body will be necessary. Ref. to the table below for the recommended modifications. Additional grind off is not necessary when corner-r is 1. mm or less. Insert corner-r(rε) Additional processing dimension to body corner (mm) 1.. R1.. R R1.. R.5 Body corner Additionally Insert with large processed corner-r(rε) Pre-processing Post-processing * Round-shaped additional processing is recommended. When applying chamfer shaped additional processing, do not cut away too much.

26 Cutting performance (Used machine: Machining center equivalent to AC15 / 1.5kW) end mill type flute type (Workpiece material : C5) Cutting dia. Overhang length A (mm) ø T ø3 ø ø5 ø hape T T T T T T T T ø T T houldering ae Cutting speed: Vc = 1 1 m/min Feed: fz =..15 mm/t ap 3 lotting Cutting speed: Vc = 1 1 m/min Feed: fz =..1 mm/t 3 1. ap T T T A flute / flute type T T T T T T 1 3 flute / flute type are not recommended for slotting. 5

27 Cutting performance (Used machine: Machining center equivalent to AC15 / 1.5kW) shell mill type (Workpiece material : C5) Cutting dia. Overhang length A (mm) ø R-11--T-M 15 ø5 ø3 ø ø1 5R-11-5-T-M 13 5R-17--T-M 11 5R-17--T-M 13 3R-17-3-T-M 3R-17-3-T R-17--T-M R-17--T 1R-17--T-M 1R-17--T R -11--T-M houldering ae ap Cutting speed: Vc = 1 1 m/min, feed: fz =..15 mm/t R T hape 5R T-M R -17--T- ap(mm) ae(mm) 3 5R -17--T-M 3 1 1R -17--T- ap(mm) A ae(mm) 3 lotting is not recommended. 5R -17--T-M 1 3 -BT5 (Integral arbor type) -BT5A (Replaceable head type / Integral arbor type) (Workpiece material : C5) Cutting dia. ø5 ø3 ø ø1 hape 5R11--T-BT5 5R11-T-BT5A 5R17-7-T-BT5 3R17-7-T-BT5 3R17-T-BT5A R17-7-T-BT5 R17-T-BT5A 1R17-7-T-BT5 1R17-T-BT5A Overhang length (mm) R11 --T-BT5 5R11 -T-BT5A houldering ae ap Cutting speed: Vc = 1 1 m/min, feed: fz =..15 mm/t 1 3 R17-7-T-BT5 R17 -T-BT5A R17-7-T-BT R17-7-T-BT5 1R17 -T-BT5A ap(mm) ae(mm) 3 lotting is not recommended. 3R17-7-T-BT5 3R17 -T-BT5A

28 earn more about Kyocera s milling tools 9 milling with double sided -edge inserts MEW eries Economical -edge insert Improved toolholder durability and insert installation accuracy Chattering resistance for excellent surface finish NEW DC coating for machining aluminum Grade PD5 added to the lineup Double-sided -edge insert MFWN harp cutting due to lower cutting forces Resistant to chattering and applicable to long overhang MEGACOAT NANO coated insert grade for long tool life NEW DC coated insert grade for aluminum machining New grade PD5 The information contained in this brochure is current as of June 17. Duplication or reproduction of any part of this brochure without approval is prohibited. TZE1 17 KYOCERA Corporation