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THREAD MILLING PRODUCT OVERVIEW

THREAD MILLING PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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THREAD MILLING PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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Overview
The document provides a detailed overview of Walter's thread milling products, emphasizing their advanced features and applications. It introduces Walter GPS, a tool navigation system that aids users in finding cost-efficient machining solutions for operations like holemaking, threading, turning, and milling. This system is accessible on multiple devices, ensuring tool information is available anytime and anywhere.
Product Highlights
The document describes several thread milling cutters, including TC610, TC611, TC620, TC630, TC685, T2710, and T2711/T2712/T2713, each with unique features and applications. Key highlights include:
  • TC610 and TC611 Supreme: Made from special micrograin carbide for high wear resistance and toughness, suitable for blind-hole and through-hole threads in various ISO material groups.
  • TC620 Supreme: Designed for high cutting speeds and feeds, featuring multiple-row design and Walter DeVibe technology for vibration damping.
  • TC630 Supreme: A universal orbital thread milling cutter ideal for demanding applications, offering flexible clamping options and vibration suppression technology.
  • TC685 Supreme: Capable of creating core holes and threads in one operation, designed for hard machining of ISO P and H materials.
  • T2710: A multiple-row indexable insert thread milling cutter, ideal for short threads and high-speed machining.
  • T2711/T2712/T2713: These cutters offer high productivity, process reliability, and flexibility for various thread pitches and lengths.
Technical Information
The document provides detailed technical information, including cutting data, radius correction values, and application guidelines for both solid carbide and indexable insert thread milling cutters.
Benefits and Applications
Walter's thread milling products are designed to enhance tool life, process reliability, and cost-efficiency. They are suitable for a wide range of materials and industries, including aerospace, medical, electronics, and general mechanical engineering, engineered to meet demanding productivity targets while maintaining high-quality thread production.
Specifications
The document outlines specifications for milling cutter inserts, focusing on design, material, and application capabilities. It highlights the versatility and durability of the tools, suitable for various threading standards and machining conditions. Key specifications include:
  • Basic Shape: Positive with three cutting edges.
  • Material Grade: WSM37S, known for wear resistance and universality.
  • Corner Radii: Defined for thread production according to various standards.
Geometry Variants
  • D67: Universal geometry for extended tool life.
  • D61: Features an anti-vibration land for smooth operation under challenging conditions.
Interface and Design
  • Walter Capto™ Interface: Ensures flexibility and stability.
  • Flute Design: Prevents chip deflection onto the tool.
  • Coolant Supply: Adjustable for optimal chip evacuation.
Standard Range
  • Dimensions: M24–M125, UNC 1"–UN 5", G1"–G3 1/2".
  • Projection Lengths: Available in 2.0 × DN, 2.5 × DN, and 3.0 × DN.
  • Thread Tools: Available for UN threads with one-inch shank.
New Product Additions
  • T2713-94-C8-5-22: For threads from M125/UN 5" with Walter Capto™ C8 interface.
  • P26300-2204-D61 WSM37S: Suitable for pitch range 6–10 mm and 4 TPI.
  • P26310-..G11-D61 WSM37S: Designed for G threads (BSP) with a 55° flank angle.
Solid Carbide Thread Milling Cutters
  • Various models like TC610, TC620, and TC630 Supreme are detailed with specifications for thread types, coating grades, and material compatibility.
  • Each model is designed for specific thread depths and machining conditions, with options for external and axial coolant supply.
Thread Milling Cutters with Indexable Inserts
  • Models T2710 to T2713 are described, highlighting their multi-row and single-row configurations, coating grades, and compatibility with different thread types.
Conclusion
The document provides comprehensive information on milling cutter inserts, emphasizing their adaptability, durability, and precision in various industrial applications. The tools are designed to meet diverse threading standards and machining requirements, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Universal Indexable Insert Thread Milling Cutter Overview
The document provides detailed specifications and guidelines for the use of universal indexable insert thread milling cutters, specifically models T2711, T2712, and T2713. These tools are designed for creating threads in various materials and are compatible with different thread standards such as UNC, UNF, and metric threads.
Specifications
The cutters are available in different diameters (Dc) ranging from 16.5 mm to 94 mm. They support various thread pitches and sizes, with specific models designed for different thread types. The cutters use coated carbide inserts (HC) for enhanced durability and performance.
Assembly Parts and Accessories
Clamping screws and coolant screws are provided with specified tightening torques, varying by model and size. Torque screwdrivers, both analogue and digital, are recommended for precise assembly. Interchangeable blades and screwdrivers are available for different Torx sizes.
Tool Selection and Usage
The document outlines the selection process for the appropriate tool body and insert combination based on the desired thread type and size. Examples are provided to illustrate the production of specific threads using designated tool bodies and inserts. Variable coolant supply is mentioned, with instructions to remove the face-side coolant screw for blind hole machining.
Recommendations and Best Practices
Ensure correct tightening torque for screws to maintain tool integrity and performance. Select the appropriate insert and body combination based on the thread specifications required. Follow the guidelines for coolant supply adjustments to optimize machining processes.
Conclusion
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting and using universal indexable insert thread milling cutters, emphasizing the importance of correct assembly and tool selection to achieve optimal threading results.
Specifications
The document outlines pitch diameter tolerances for threads in accordance with DIN ISO 965-1 and ASME B1.1 standards. It provides detailed tables for metric and inch threads, specifying radius corrections needed to achieve the middle of the tolerance range for various thread sizes.
Procedures
Instructions are provided for using Walter TC610/TC611/TC620/TC630/TC685 solid carbide thread milling cutters. The document explains how to adjust the programming radius (Rprg.) to ensure threads are true to gauge. It also includes guidelines for tool gauging and the strategy for producing threads using radial cuts and synchronous milling.
Material Groups and Machining Parameters
The document categorizes materials into groups such as non-alloyed steel, low-alloy steel, high-alloy steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, heat-resistant alloys, titanium alloys, and plastics. It provides cutting speed (vc), feed per tooth (fz), and coolant recommendations for each material group.
Application Information
Recommendations for optimal chip evacuation during blind hole machining are provided, including the use of adjustable coolant supply. The document also discusses the importance of considering unusable thread length in CNC programming.
Sustainability and Certification
Walter emphasizes its commitment to sustainability, highlighting certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. The document details Walter's integrated management system, focusing on quality management, environmental protection, and occupational health and safety.
Contact Information
Contact details for Walter's offices in various regions, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia, are provided for customer support and service inquiries.
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THREAD MILLING PRODUCT OVERVIEW-1

Thread milling _THREAD MILLING PRODUCT OVERVIEW Productive solutions with benchmark potential

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The latest generation of tool navigation. Find the right tool with a click of the mouse. In just four clicks, Walter GPS takes you from the definition of your target to the most cost-efficient tool and machining solution. Walter GPS is surprisingly comprehensive. Be it holemaking, threading, turning or milling: Full information on all tools from Walter, Walter Titex and Walter Prototyp can be displayed in an instant. Access essential usage data, such as accurate cutting data or precise cost-efficiency calculations, on your screen. Walter GPS is now also available for smartphones and tablet PCs....

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Product highlight pages TC610 and TC611 Supreme thread milling cutters TC620 Supreme thread milling cutter TC630 Supreme thread milling cutter TC685 Supreme thread milling cutter T2710 thread milling cutter T2711/T2712/T2713 thread milling cutters Solid carbide thread milling cutters without countersink Solid carbide orbital thread milling cutters Solid carbide drill thread milling cutters Thread milling cutters with indexable inserts Solid carbide thread milling cutters without countersink Solid carbide orbital thread milling cutters Solid carbide drill thread milling cutters Thread milling...

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_TC610 AND TC611 SUPREME SOLID CARBIDE THREAD MILLING CUTTERS Walter Prototyp – new benchmarks for thread milling cutters in the Supreme line. TC610 and TC611 thread milling cutters Dimension range: M: M6 – M24 MF: M6 x 0.5 – M28 x 2 UNC: UNC1/4 – UNC1 UNF: UNF10 – UNF3/4 G: G1/8 – G1x20 THE TOOL – Special micrograin carbide with cutting edge wear resistance, and optimal toughness – Grade: WJ30RC and WB10RD – Variants with axial coolant supply, which guarantees additional process reliability – Shank tolerance h6 for use in hydraulic e xpansion, shrink-fit and precision chucks – High-precision...

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The new Walter Prototyp Supreme product line Where the highest cutting speeds and maximum tool life are required – for example in mass production – tools are needed that impress through their performance. The Walter Supreme product line was designed not only to meet the most demanding productivity targets, but to exceed these – without sacrificing process reliability. Our developers have put their heart and soul into these tools. THE WB10RD GRADE – Optimum performance with maximum tool life Requirement Shank tolerance h6 – Stable stress – Internal coolant THE WJ30RC GRADE – Very good cost-efficient...

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_TC620 SUPREME THREAD MILLING CUTTER Reduced cutting pressure – increased productivity. – Multiple-row thread milling cutter for universal application – Designed for high cutting speeds and high feeds per tooth – Shank according to DIN 6535 HA Dimension range: – M4–M20 – UNC 8–UNC 3/4 – Blind-hole and through-hole threads – ISO materials P, M, K, N and S up to 48 HRC – Thread depths of 2 and 2.5 × DN High-performance WB10TJ grade: Maximum performance in many different materials Multiple-row design: Low cutting forces and excellent dimensional accuracy Internal coolant: Reliable chip removal even...

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APPLICATION EXAMPLE Thread milling – M10 Thanks to the multiple-row tool design, the TC620 thread milling cutters impress with low cutting forces. This enables higher feeds per tooth than on conventional thread milling cutters. The result: Lower wear and therefore higher tool life quantities. The low cutting pressure means that radius corrections are only rarely required. Asynchronous milling Competitor Tool life quantity Comparison: Tool life quantity Walter TC620 [Number of threads] THE STRATEGY Once the row spacing is bridged, the thread is complete. Asynchronous milling is advantageous when...

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_TC620 SUPREME THREAD MILLING CUTTER DeVibe and multiple-row design – less vibration and reduced cutting pressure. – Multiple-row thread milling cutter for universal application – Walter DeVibe technology for vibration damping – Internal coolant for reliable chip removal even at high feeds per tooth – M4–M20 (DeVibe from M8–M20) M4×0.5–M20×1.5 (DeVibe from M8×1–M20×1.5) UNC8–UNC¾ (DeVibe from UNC5⁄16–UNC¾) UNF10–UNF¾ (DeVibe from UNF5⁄16–UNF¾) – ISO materials P, M, K, N and S up to 48 HRC – Blind-hole and through-hole threads – Thread depths of 2 and 2.5 × DN – Ideal for strict requirements on...

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Surface result using M12 × 1.5 as an example Walter DeVibe Anti-vibration chamfer From M8, MF8 – UNC 5/16, UNF 5/16 Suppress vibrations effectively – with Walter DeVibe technology: Without “DeVibe” The tools with DeVibe produce a perfect surface: Regardless of the strategy and varying cutting values – even with a long, unstable shrink fit. The TC620 Supreme tool without DeVibe experiences strong vibration during operation. An anti-vibration land reduces the clearance angle on the flank face. The result: The tool is supported during machining. Vibration is effectively suppressed. THE STRATEGY...

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_TC630 SUPREME THREAD MILLING CUTTER The solution for demanding applications. – TC630 Supreme universal orbital thread milling cutter for blind-hole and through-hole threads – Walter DeVibe technology for vibration damping – Optional internal coolant from M5 for reliable chip removal on deep threads – Flexible clamping options (collet, shrink-fit chuck, hydraulic expansion chuck and power clamping chuck) Dimensions: – M1.6 – M18 – M5 × 0.5 – M14 × 1.5 – UNC 1–64 – UNC 3/4–10 – UNF 1–72 – UNF 3/4–16 – STI UNF 10–32 – STI UNF 3/8–24 – ISO materials P, M, K, N and S (up to 48 HRC) – Usable length...

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