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Aluminum machining
Sandvik Coromant in Automotive
The automotive industry is in transformation, the combination of political and consumer demands to reduce emissions drive changes. Different hybrids and electrification, downsizing of combustion engines and increased use of light materials such as aluminum are examples of technological developments. With a close partnership with automakers around the world since our foundation in 1942, Sandvik Coromant is here to assist you! On this page you can find solutions for aluminum component machining, demo films and knowledge sessions, dig deeper into articles or download product publications.
Component solutions
With your specific component as a starting point, we can recommend a complete machining solution for the component features. Optimizing the tools, provide machining methods and thereby secure that the end result is of highest quality. We work globally, with a strong focus on research and R&D. For you, this means that you have the collected competence from Sandvik Coromant at hand when you meet one of our experts.
Machining solutions for automotive aluminum components
Automotive manufacturers are facing a big transformation. New environmental legislations and the expectations from more environmentally conscious consumers are pushing the manufacturers for new low- and zero-emission vehicles.
Aluminum can be one answer to the component challenges the manufacturing industry is facing. Aluminum is one of the lightest metals in the world, almost three times lighter than iron but very strong and corrosion resistant. Also, aluminum can be reused over and over again. It can be melted and reused without any harm or change done to its mechanical properties. Thanks to effective recycling, approximately 75% of all aluminum ever produced, is still in use today which is great for a more sustainable future.
Sandvik Coromant offers solutions and tools for aluminum components, backed up with in-depth application know-how. We have a global presence with dedicated engineering teams supporting the automotive industry with several high-quality solutions.
Solutions for E-mobility components
E-mobility is a term that is connected to a group of components found in hybrids and electric vehicles. In order to increase driving range and power, especially through weight reduction, most components in electric and hybrid cars are made with aluminum.
M5Q90
Roughing tangential milling cutter, designed to clean the surfaces in the first machining stage on newly casted aluminum parts in a single operation without burring.
M610
Stand-alone milling cutter for finishing milling of bi-metal materials such as aluminum and GCI. It requires no set-up and no adjustment, and results in high feed rates with no chipping, burring or scratching on the parts.
M5R90
A first-choice solution for roughing to semi-finishing in shoulder milling operations of automotive aluminum components, such as cylinder blocks, cylinder heads and transmission housings.
B685
The B685 cylinder boring bar is designed to combine roughing and semi-finishing in one operation. The solution provides excellent roundness and cylindricity and allows for a smooth finishing operation thanks to the integrated Silent Tool dampener.
M5C90
Face milling concept for high speed direct finishing of aluminum automotive parts with wide cutter engagement. It can replace the need for both roughing and finishing, thus only one operation is needed.
B687
The B687 cylinder boring bar is designed for productive and stable finishing. The cutter is available in different designs depending on operation. Use the three-cartridge design for reliable performance in under-coolant applications.
M5B90
An engineered face milling cutter that offers outstanding surface quality, minimized cycle times, close component tolerances and high-volume production.
B681
B681 is designed and developed for roughing in cylinder boring operations. The solution produces excellent roundness and cylindricity, allowing for a smooth semi finishing operation due to the integrated Silent Tools™ damped adaptors.
M5F90
Machining parts without burring, scratching or chipping, M5F90 is a concept face-milling cutter that enables roughing and finishing in a single operation.
B683
B683 is designed and developed for semi finishing in cylinder boring operations. The solution produces excellent roundness and cylindricity, allowing for a smooth finishing operation due to the integrated Silent Tools™ damped adaptors.
CoroTap® 100
Superior tool life and high productivity are just some of the benefits offered by this exceptional tool. Suitable for both through and blind holes.
CoroDrill® 400
The straight flute CoroDrill® 400 is optimized to provide highly productive hole-making in aluminum and cast iron components for the automotive industry.
CoroTap® 200
CoroTap® 200 feature spiral point taps for through holes designed to push the chips forward. The range includes versatile taps for various materials and optimized taps for specific materials and applications. Tailor Made and Advanced Engineered tools are available within the Customized solutions range.
CoroDrill® 430
The spiral flute CoroDrill® 430 is optimized to provide extreme efficiency, reliability and durability during hole-making in aluminum and cast iron components for the automotive industry.
CoroTap® 300
CoroTap® 300 is a range of spiral flute taps suitable for tapping in blind holes up to 3 × D. There are different helix angles suitable for different applications. The range features versatile taps for various materials and optimized taps for specific materials and applications. Tailor Made and Advanced Engineered tools are available within the Customized solutions range.
CoroDrill® 880
The optimized centre and periphery geometries of CoroDrill 880, combined with dedicated diamond-coated grades for each insert position, deliver not only outstanding tool life and productivity but also an impressive ability to handle sticky non-ferrous metals.
CoroTap® 400
CoroTap® 400 is a high-speed, chip-free forming tap suitable for both through- and blind-holes in steel, stainless steel, aluminum and HRSAs. Versatile and optimized forming taps are available, with and without oil grooves, in an assortment of diameters, grades, coatings and thread forms to suit a range of applications.
CoroMill® Century
Face mill concept with aluminum or steel body for high speed machining. The tool is designed with serrated insert interface for safe performance and reduced run-out.
Films and knowledge sessions
The best way to get to know a tool is to see it perform in action. View our compilation of product and component demo films or perhaps tip films related aluminum machining and get inspired.
Solid round tools knowledge session – machining aluminum
Do you want to learn more how to optimize your strategies using drills, taps and reamers in aluminum. Welcome to view this knowledge session with our yellow coat specialists.
Tip film #43 - Optimizing tapping operations in aluminum
Reduce the total cost per hole when tapping. We will demonstrate proven methods that will help you meet your customers’ demand for efficiency.
Metal cutting in automotive – improve your production
The automotive industry and metal cutting is a demanding business. You need to improve your production and reduce your cost per part while maintaining quality. Sandvik Coromant have the expertise and experience to map the processes that will thrust your business forward. We would like to talk to you about component solutions.
Articles
The use of aluminum in the automotive industry is increasing every year. Its lightweight properties and high strength is perfect for many components.The growth in e-mobility is a driving force that further increase the use. Here we have collected articles for you to read related to trends and the challenges you may find when machining aluminum.
Ask the expert – aluminum machining
Sandvik Coromant’s Automotive Machining Specialist discusses the challenges of working in aluminum and how proper tooling can help. chevron_right
Solutions for productive aluminum machining in the automotive industry
The move towards lightweight materials has seen a growth in the popularity of aluminum in the automotive industry. the correct application of optimized milling cutters across the entire range of engine component machining operations can pay significant dividends. chevron_right
The challenges of working with aluminum
Manufacturing cylinder blocks involves the largest number of machines in automotive component production, through processes that are often complex and involve tight tolerances. chevron_right
Overcoming the e-mobility manufacturing challenges
Electric mobility or e-mobility is more diverse than just pure electric motor-powered vehicles, and the variety means different components present their own machining challenges. chevron_right
How to optimize aluminum machining in the automotive industry
Tooling selection is the key to genuine market differentiation in this segment, where the correct application of optimized milling cutters across the entire range of engine component machining operations can pay significant dividends. chevron_right
Firm steps and decisive actions Toward e-mobility
E-mobility or electromobility is a global goal that countries strive for. We are advancing at different rates but with the clear focus of reaching this goal as soon as possible. chevron_right
Decarbonizing the globe´s roads
With climate change a global concern, it’s important that we produce more efficient vehicles that run on greener fuels. Here we explores how material choice and innovations in metal cutting are supporting the transition to more environmentally friendly vehicles. chevron_right
Product publications
Whether you are looking for information about specific milling cutters, drills or taps for machining aluminum components, here you can download publications with information about our solutions.
Automotive and e-mobility solutions - Aluminum machining
Sandvik Coromant offers solutions and tools for aluminum components, backed up with in-depth application know-how. We have a global presence with dedicated engineering teams supporting the automotive industry with several high-quality solutions. Here we are sharing a selection of productive solutions for some of the challenging features in aluminum machining. chevron_right
M5B90 – Super finishing face milling cutter for aluminum
Finishing face milling concept developed for automotive aluminum components such as cylinder heads, blocks, housings, covers and all components with a wide material engagement. chevron_right
M5C90 – One-shot face milling cutter for aluminum
M5C90 is a concept face-milling tool for high-speed direct finishing of aluminum automotive parts such as cylinder heads, cylinder blocks and all aluminum parts within a wide cutter engagement. chevron_right
M5F90 – One-shot roughing and finishing of thin-wall aluminum parts
M5F90 is a concept face-milling cutter that enables roughing and finishing of thin-wall automotive aluminum components in a single operation. chevron_right
M5Q90 – For first-stage roughing operations
M5Q90 cleans the surfaces of newly casted aluminum cylinder heads and engine blocks in one smooth operation, without burring. chevron_right
M5R90 – A new solution for roughing and semi-finishing of aluminum automotive parts
M5R90 is the first choice for roughing to semi-finishing in shoulder milling operations of automotive aluminum components such as cylinder blocks, cylinder heads and transmission housings. chevron_right
M610 – New milling cutter for finishing bi-metal materials (Al and GCI)
M610 is a stand-alone product for finishing milling of bi-metal engine deck faces in engine blocks with GCI liners, bed plates with inserts in GCI and all other automotive bi-metal parts with inserts in GCI. All without chipping, burring or scratching. chevron_right
Taps and drills for aluminum machining
Sandvik Coromant has drills and taps with optimized grades for ISO N. These tools belong to the optimized solutions offer within the solid round range. Optimized solutions feature a unique line of refined tools for specific needs that provide extreme efficiency, reliability, and durability. These tools are ideal for large-to-medium batch production. chevron_right
CoroDrill® 880 – Indexable drill with a focus on aluminum machining
CoroDrill® 880 CVD diamond-coated insert grades N124 and N134 are specifically designed for demanding drilling in non-ferrous materials. This is where the insert coating combines the super hardness of a real crystalline diamond, providing long insert tool life. Together with chip breaker designs and a unique geometry, these inserts guarantee a superior performance in non-ferrous materials. chevron_right
B681 – Stable and productive roughing cylinder boring
B681 is designed and developed for roughing in cylinder boring operations. The solution produces excellent roundness and cylindricity, allowing for a smooth semi-finishing operation due to the integrated Silent Tools™ damped adapters. chevron_right
B683 – Stable and productive semi-finishing cylinder boring
B683 is designed and developed for semi-finishing in cylinder boring operations. The solution produces excellent roundness and cylindricity, allowing for a smooth finishing operation due to the integrated Silent Tools™ damped adapters. chevron_right
Power skiving – flexible gear and spline production with high output
When comparing power skiving to traditional machining methods, there are several important advantages. Since power skiving makes it possible to machine the complete component in one multi-task machine or machining centre in one single set-up, the need of several specialized machines is efficiently removed and quality restrictions due to machine changes have disappeared. This significantly reduces total production time in comparison to processes with broaching, shaping and hobbing, and it facilitates manageable and predictable component machining. chevron_right
