Multi-edge face milling cutter for best production economy

Roughing and semi-finishing of machine bed in one operation
| Component: | Machine bed |
| Material: | CMC ST52, 165 HB, casted |
| Operation: | Roughing and semi-finishing |
| Machine: | ISO-50 Gantry milling machine |
No finishing tool needed
-40%
Cycle time / component
| CoroMill® 745 with a 25° entering angle | Competitor | |
| Tool | 725-125Q40-21H | Dia. 125 mm |
| Insert | 745R-2109E-M30 4230 | |
| zn | 14 | 7 |
| n, rpm | 560 | 680 |
| vc, m/min (ft/min) | 220 (722) | 267 (876) |
| vf, mm/min (in/min) | 6666 (262.4) | 3237 (127.4) |
| fz mm/z (in/z) | 0.85 (0.033) | 0.68 (0.027) |
| fn, mm/rev (in/rev) | 11.9 (0.469) | 4.76 (0.187) |
| ap mm (inch) | 1.5 (0.059) | 1.5 (0.059) |
| Cycle time per component (min) | 27 | 45 |
| Pieces per assembly | >2 | 2.43 |
| Surface finish | While the competitor needs to carry out an additional finishing operation, CoroMill® 745 can perform the complete operation in one step with no need for the surface to be finished. |

Superior surface quality with the E-M31 geometry
| Component: | Front support |
| Material: | Nodular cast iron, GJS500, CMC 09.2 |
| Operation: | Roughing and finishing |
| Machine: | Mazak FH 880, ISO 50 |
21%
Time savings
| CoroMill® 745 with a 42° entering angle | Competitor | |
| Tool | 745-125Q40-21H | Dia. 125 mm |
| Insert | 745R2109E-M31 | 14 edges |
| Grade | K20D | |
| Cutting data | Roughing to finishing | Roughing to finishing |
| zn | 14 | 12 |
| vc, m/min (ft/min) | 259 (850) | 259 (850) |
| vf, mm/min (in/min) | 2306–1384 (90.8–54.5) | 1898–1186 (74.7–46.7) |
| fz mm/z (in/z) | 0.25–0.15 (0.010–0.006) | 0.24–0.15 (0.009–0.006) |
| ap mm (inch) | 4.5–2.5 (0.177–0.098) | 4.5–2.5 (0.177–0.098) |
| Cycle time per component (min) | 3 min. 5 sec. | 3 min. 50 sec. |
| Result: | After 100 minutes machining time, the M31-K20D geometry has generated a very good surface quality, significantly better than the competitor. The customer also commented on the good sound and cutting action. |
CoroMill 745 gave a consistent, reliable performance. The customer appreciated the positive cutting action, which provided a good sound and very good chip flow. The clamping felt very secure with the large screw.
+220%
Increased tool life
| Component | Axle arm on tractor | |
| Operation | Heavy rough face milling with variable depth of cut directly on casting surface | |
| Workpiece material | SG Iron CMC 9.1 | |
| Tool | 745-080Q27-21H | |
| Insert | 745R-2109E-M30 K20D | |
| CoroMill® 745 with a 42° entering angle | Competitor tool | |
| Diameter | 80 | 80 |
| zn | 9 | 7 |
| n rpm (rev/min) | 764 | 954 |
| vc m/min (ft/min) | 240 (787) | 240 (787) |
| vf mm/min (in/min) | 1513 (60) | 1404 (55) |
| fz mm/z (in/z) | 0.22 (0.009) | 0.21 (0.008) |
| ap mm (inch) | 4.5 (0.177) | 2.5 (0.1) |
| Results | ||
| Tool life | 80 comp/edge (80 min) | 25 comp/edge (25 min) |

CoroMill 745 made an excellent overall performance. The noise and vibration was significantly reduced, and the chip flow was very good. Tool life increased by 60%.
+60%
Increased tool life
| Component | Gear box housing on tractor | |
| Operation | Heavy rough face milling with variable depth of cut directly on casting surface | |
| Workpiece material | GCI (GG30) CMC 8.2 | |
| Tool | 745-125Q40-21H | |
| Insert | 745R-2109E-M30 K20D | |
| CoroMill® 745 with a 42° entering angle | Competitor tool | |
| zn | 14 | 12 |
| n, rpm (rev/min) | 637 | 637 |
| vc, m/min (ft/min) | 250 (820) | 250 (820) |
| vf, mm/min (in/min) | 2289 (90) | 2289 (90) |
| fz mm/z (in/z) | 0.26 (0.010) | 0.26 (0.010) |
| ap mm (inch) | 3 (0.118) | 3 (0.118) |
| Cycle time (min/component) | 8 min. 21 sec. | 8 min. 21 sec. |
| Results | ||
| Tool life | 8 comp/edge (64 min) | 5 comp/edge (45 min) |