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Product catalog summary
Overview: This document is a comprehensive catalog from ALESA Ltd., a Swiss company specializing in precision cutting tools. It details various tools, including toolholders with indexable inserts for milling, turning, and grooving, along with their specifications and recommended applications.
Specifications: The catalog categorizes materials into classes such as steels, plastics, and nonferrous materials, each identified by specific colors. It provides a guide for selecting the appropriate tool based on material class, machining method, tool dimensions, and cutting speed.
Procedures: A step-by-step guide is provided for achieving optimal cutting values, including material allocation, machining method selection, tool and insert dimensions, cutting speed calculation, and chip removal rate. Emphasis is placed on tool overhang, stable operations, and proper tool run-out.
Product Range: ALESA offers a wide range of tools, including the patented ALESA TWIST helical indexable insert, known for its high-tech cutting geometry. The catalog details various milling tools, such as profile milling, face milling, and high-feed milling tools, along with their specifications and applications.
Technical Information: The catalog provides technical data on cutting conditions, including average chip thickness and feed per tooth calculations. Recommendations for tool life optimization and process corrections based on tool wear assessment are included.
Recommendations: ALESA recommends using tools with internal coolant supply for enhanced performance and longevity. The benefits of using HSS and carbide inserts with PVD coatings for improved tool life and productivity are highlighted.
Company Information: ALESA Ltd. is a family-owned company with over 80 years of experience in the cutting tool industry, delivering high-quality products and technical support through a global network of distributors.
Key Features: The tools are designed for high efficiency and safety in processing various applications, including challenging Ni-, Ti-, and Co-alloys. They are manufactured according to ISO-certified processes, ensuring quality and reliability.
Product Specifications: ALESA TWIST end mill and threaded type cutter are available in various sizes and configurations, with part numbers and detailed dimensions provided. Tools are delivered with holders, screws, and screwdrivers, but without indexable inserts.
Cutting Materials and Coatings: Various cutting materials and coatings are available, including HSS-E with TiN and TiAlN, Carbide HM with TiN and TiAlN, and AlCrN coatings. Each material and coating combination is detailed with part numbers, ISO codes, and specific applications.
Usage Recommendations: Slot milling should use tools with two cutting edges for depths greater than 40% ap. Stainless steels can be machined dry with AlCrN coated inserts. For milling slots with an internal cooling system, set operating pressure above 20 bar to ensure clear chip removal.
Additional Information: Fitting instructions for inserts and an overview of all indexable inserts are available. Special spare parts for ALESA TWIST Coolex AO15 are listed, including hydroshield and specific screws.
Technical Specifications and Procedures: Detailed technical information on milling processes is provided, focusing on average chip thickness and feed per tooth calculations. Tables for different kappa angles applicable to various milling techniques are included.
Recommendations and Best Practices: Climb milling is preferred unless machine rigidity is an issue. The milling cutter should machine tangentially to the workpiece to reduce cutting forces. When face milling, the tool diameter should be 20-30% larger than the workpiece width.
Problem Solving and Solutions: Common milling problems such as excessive flank wear, crater wear, and poor surface finish are outlined, with solutions provided by adjusting cutting speed, feed, and depth, and suggesting changes in milling methods and tool positioning.
Formulas and Calculations: Formulas for calculating cutting speed, feed rate, and metal removal rate are provided, essential for optimizing milling operations and ensuring efficient material removal.
Conclusion: This document serves as a comprehensive guide for milling operations, providing essential data and recommendations to optimize performance and address common issues in milling processes.
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toolholders with indexable inserts milling, turning, grooving ALESA° ...us de Schwiiz

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Symbols in this catalog To facilitate the use of the ALESA catalog we have created the following overview of symbols. Internal coolant supply Cutting direction Conditionally recommended application Cutting insert matching type Color mapping for classes of materials Individual classes of materials as referred to with different colors in this catalog. The allocation of individual materials in the classes of materials can be found throughout the catalog. Ni / Ti-based Material class 5 Stainless Steels

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Overview Information about the catalog 2 Grooving and parting-off tools 89

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...usde Schwiiz Gruezi and welcome!An innovative family company since 80 years Within the manufacturing unit in Switzerland, ALESA employs highly motivated, well trained staff, sharing a wealth of experience and knowledge gained within the cutting tool industry. We are proud that we are one of the few remaining family owned businesses within our sector. At all times we supply market leading products, offer the highest possible technical support, deliver on time at competitive prices. This is achieved via a network of some 60 global distributors ensuring continuity of supply of both products and...

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Guide-line for ALESA Catalog How do I get the best cutting value for my application? Allocation of the materials and material strength - page 137 Based on the materials table on pages 137f, the assigned class of the material may be obtained by material number, material grade DIN, Euro standard EN, AFNOR (French Standards), B.S. (British Standard), AISI SAE (USA). This class of materials is for HSS and carbide tools. In addition, the ultimate tensile strength of the material needs to be retained. 2. Machining method - page 4 (milling) Choose the appropriate tool from the ALESA catalog according...

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Milling tools Profile milling Fine finish milling

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...usde Schwiiz Profile milling Profile milling 90°ALESA TWIST and DELTA The characteristics • THE original of the high-positive, sharp-ground indexable inserts milling cutters • .. us de Schwiiz! The milling head and cutting inserts are completely manufactured in Switzerland. • Unique with 20° helix angle • The peeling cutting process is very spindle and machine-friendly • The sharp edges require less spindle power and the cutting forces are much lower • The ALESA TWIST and DELTA tools are optimized for modern 5-axis milling cutters • All tools are provided with cooling holes. The cooling medium...

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Profile milling 90° Profile milling THE classic of the screw-in 90° corner cutting insert tools From ALESA with high positive, sharp-ground inserts SWISS Precision Tool. The milling head and cutting inserts are completely manufactured in Switzerland Robust solution with 5° helix angle The sharp edges require less spindle performance than sintered cutting inserts The sharp-cutting inserts are optimized for modern 5-axis centers AP16 tools are provided with cooling holes to Ø 100 mm. The cooling medium is exactly there where it is needed There is a coolant distribution ring for the larger diameters...

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ALESAD ...usde Schwiiz ALESA TWIST end mill and threaded type cutter AO 10 R 90° / 0 16 - 321347 - 10 / 1348 - 10 Pat. no. 686 235 Profile milling Part No Tool will be delivered with holder, all screws and screw-driver, but without indexable inserts. Accessories / spare parts ALESA TWIST: the patented spiral ground indexable insert for a smooth and vibration-free chip removal for any metals. The full cutting edge is useable (ap). The high performance tool with 2 cutting edges allows slot milling in one process step. Slot milling: for slot depths > 40% ap, use only tools with 2 cutting edges....

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ALESA TWIST end mill and threaded type cutter AO 10 R 90° / 0 16 - 32 3.4 Profile milling Cutting material * while stocks last Fitting instructions for inserts see page 133 Zusatznummer Wendeschneidplatten ISO-Code (Schneldengeometrle) Additional number indexable inserts ISO-code (cutting geometry) Numero supplementaire plaquettes amovibles code ISO (geometrie de coupe) -111 -41 1 -121 -222 -131 -231 -851 -223 -631 Overview of all indexable inserts see page 102 and following. ALESA Ltd. ■ CH-5707 Seengen Phone +41 62 7676 262 ■

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ALESAD ...usde Schwiiz ALESA TWIST milling cutter AO 10 R 90° / 0 32 - 501311 - 10 Pat. no. 686 235 Profile milling Tool will be delivered with holder, all screws and screw-driver, but without Indexable Inserts. Accessories / spare parts ALESA TWIST: the patented spiral ground indexable insert for a smooth and vibration-free chip removal for any metals. The full cutting edge is useable (ap). 0 0 Profile milling Slot milling Face milling

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ALESA TWIST milling cutter AO 10 R 90° / 0 32 - 50 3.4 Profile milling Cutting material * while stocks last Fitting instructions for inserts see page 133 Zusatznummer Wendeschneidplatten ISO-Code (Schneldengeometrle) Additional number indexable inserts ISO-code (cutting geometry) Numero supplementaire plaquettes amovibles code ISO (geometrie de coupe) -111 -41 1 -121 -222 -131 -231 -851 -223 -631 Overview of all indexable inserts see page 102 and following. ALESA Ltd. ■ CH-5707 Seengen Phone +41 62 7676 262 ■

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ALESAD ...usde Schwiiz ALESA TWIST end mill and threaded type cutter AO 15 R 90° / 0 25 - 401347 - 15 / 1348 - 15 Pat. no. 686 235 Profile milling Part No *while stocks last Tool will be delivered with holder, all screws and screw-driver, but without indexable inserts. Slot milling: for slot depths > 40% ap, use only tools with 2 cutting edges. Profile milling Slot milling Face milling Accessories / spare parts ALESA TWIST: the patented spiral ground indexable insert for a smooth and vibration-free chip removal for any metals. The full cutting edge is useable (ap). The high performance tool with...

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ALESA TWIST end mill and threaded type cutter AO 15 R 90° / 0 25 - 40 Profile milling Cutting material °) Order of inserts with chip splitting see page 133 Fitting instructions for inserts see page 133 Zusatznummer Wendeschneidplatten ISO-Code (Schneidengeometrie) Additional number indexable inserts ISO-code (cutting geometry) Numero supplementaire plaquettes amovibles code ISO (geometrie de coupe) -111 -41 1 -121 -222 -131 -231 -851 -223 -631 Overview of all indexable inserts see page 102 and following. ALESA Ltd. ■ CH-5707 Seengen Phone +41 62 7676 262

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.