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1 SQUARE T4-08 & T4-12

2 SQUARE T4-08 & T4-12 DEFINITION

3 Square T4 Definition Definition of Square T4-08/T4-12 Square = Square shoulder cutter T4 = Tangentially mounted inserts with 4 edges/insert 08/12 = 8 mm/12 mm maximum depth of cut capability Code for cutter bodies and inserts Square T4-08 R = Shank version R = Shell end mill type (Arbor) LOEX = Insert description T4-08 Square T4-12 R = Shank version R = Shell end mill type (Arbor) LOEX = Insert description T4-12 T4 True 90, Toughness, Technology, Trouble free 3

4 SQUARE T4-08 & T4-12 FEATURES

5 Square T4-08 & T4-12 Cutter Body Features Cutter body R217/ Diameter range Ø16 63 mm (5/8"-2.5") Depth of cut capability 8 mm (0.315") True 90 square shoulder Tangential mounted inserts Easy to handle Improved body strength Two pitch variants Normal pitch for slotting and contouring Close pitch optimised for contouring Different mounting variants Cylindrical shanks Weldon shanks Combimaster heads Arbor style Application area for roughing and semi-finishing Features Cutter body R217/ Diameter range Ø mm (1.0"-5.0") Depth of cut capability 12 mm (0.5") True 90 square shoulder Tangential mounted inserts Easy to handle Improved cutting edge Improved body strength More insert edges per diameter Two pitch variants Normal pitch for slotting and contouring Close pitch optimised for contouring Different mounting variants Cylindrical shanks Weldon shanks Seco/Weldon Combimaster heads Seco-Capto Arbor style Application area for roughing and semifinishing 5

6 Square T4-08 & T4-12 Cutter Body Features Cutter body R217/ Features Cutter body R217/ Coated body D.O.C LOEX08 a p = 8 mm LOEX12 a p = 12 mm Positive axial rake angle with doublesided insert Stronger core 90 Tangentially mounted inserts Through coolant channels 6

7 T4-12 Features for a Smooth Cutting Process Positive rake angle Smooth cutting Low cutting forces Optimised geometries M12 (1st choice when machining steel and easy stainless steels) MD13 (1st choice when machining cast iron) +10 Axial rake angle 7

8 T4-08 & T4-12 Cutter Body Features F c S Extended tool life with Ni-coated bodies Increased strength with enlarged core Improved support on cutting force (f c ) direction F c S Tangential tightened inserts Conventional tightened inserts 8

9 Square T4-08 & T4-12 Features 90 setting angle, best precision on 90 is achieved when running with axial D.O.C of 75% of the cutting edge length 90 Setting angle T4-08 D c a p = 3 mm a p = 6 mm a p = 8 mm Ø 16 mm 90,67 90,13 89,95 Ø 18 mm 90,50 90,10 90,01 Ø 20 mm 90,33 90,08 90,07 Ø 22 mm 90,33 90,08 90,07 Ø 25 mm 90,32 90,09 90,06 Ø 32 mm 90,32 90,09 90,06 Ø 40 mm 90,32 90,09 90,05 Ø 50 mm 90,22 90,08 90,08 Ø 63 mm 90,2 90,08 90,09 Setting angle T4-12 D c a p = 4 mm a p = 9 mm a p = 12 mm Ø 32 mm 90,45 90,13 89,93 Ø 40 mm 90,07 90,06 90,05 Ø 44 mm 90,06 90,06 90,05 Ø 50 mm 90,06 90,06 90,05 Ø 54 mm 90,04 90,06 90,06 Ø 63 mm 90,03 90,06 90,06 Ø 66 mm 90,03 90,06 90,06 Ø 100 mm 90,01 90,06 90,06 Ø 125 mm 90,01 90,07 90,08 Note: Above measuring values are theoretical values 9

10 Square T4-08 & T4-12 Inserts Features LOEX08 insert range 4 cutting edges per insert Cost effective Depth of cut capability 8 mm (0.315") Productivity from Ø16 mm Two geometries (-M08 / -MD08), both with wiper flat Versatility Good surface quality result Radii range (mm) 0,4 / 0,8 / 1,2 / 1,6 Positive rake angle Smooth cutting Different milling grades MP1500, MP2500, MP3000, MM4500 MK1500, MK2050, T350M and F40M Features LOEX12 insert range 4 cutting edges per insert Cost effective Rotating guide gives optimised run-out accuracy Depth of cut capability 12 mm (0.5") Strong insert with high productivity capability Two geometries (-M12 / -MD13), both with wiper flat Versatility Good surface quality result Radii range (mm) 0,8 / 1,2 / 1,6 / 2,0 / 2,4 / 3,1 Positive rake angle Smooth cutting Different milling grades Both PVD- and CVD-coated variants Wide range of machining opportunities 10

11 Square T4-08 & T4-12 Insert Features T4-08 T4-12 4,76 mm Thick insert Wiper flat Good surface quality 7,5 mm Thick insert Wiper flat Good surface quality Radii range (0,4/0,8/1,2/1,6 mm) Flexibility Radii range (0,8 3,1 mm) Flexibility 4 cutting edges (2 x 2) Cost effective D.O.C 8 mm 4 cutting edges (2 x 2) Cost effective D.O.C 12 mm Variable helix angle Smooth cutting Variable helix angle Smooth cutting 11

12 SQUARE T4-08 & T4-12 POSITIONING

13 Square T4-08 & T4-12 Positioning Turbo range 1st choice for versatility and performance 1st choice in super alloy materials Square 6 Economical choice Light cutting depths Square T4 Large cutting depths Body strength Economical Cutting depth (ap) Sq6-08 Sq6-04 Square T4-12 Square T4-08 Material difficulty Turbo 18 Turbo 12 Turbo 10 Turbo 06 Cutting economy Helix angle Easy cutting / Sound Versatility 13

14 Square T4-08 & T4-12 Basic Guidelines T4-08 Square T4-08 is focused to machine cast iron, with good performance when machining steel material (acceptable performance when machining stainless steels) Advantages of especially the small dimensions Cutter range starts from Ø16 mm with D.O.C capability 8 mm (max a p ) Sq6-04 D.O.C capability max 4 mm Sq6-08 cutter range starts from Ø40 mm (max a p = 8 mm) Pay attention when machining slotting/shouldering under multiple cuts Risk of chip hammering with cutter body dimensions from Ø32 mm Decrease the radial D.O.C in order to avoid chip hammering on the wall section T4-12 Square T4-12 is focused on machining steels and cast irons, with acceptable performance when machining stainless steels Advantages of T4-12 range Cutter range starts from Ø25 mm with D.O.C capability 12 mm (max a p ) Sq6-04 D.O.C capability max 4 mm Sq6-08 cutter range starts from Ø40 mm (max a p = 8 mm) When slotting or contouring with radial depth of cut > 50 %, a D.O.C = 6 mm recommended When contouring with radial depth of cut < 25 %, it is possible to use full D.O.C (12 mm) 14

15 Square T4-08 & T4-12 Positioning Square shoulder application overview Slotting and contouring Optimised for contouring 1st choice Alternative choice Possible choice Not recommended High speed machine with light power and torque Stable and strong machine with rigid connection Unstable condition suitability Ramping ability Fixed pocke (x indicates the number of teeth) Fixed pocke (x indicates the number of teeth) Plunging ability 15

16 SQUARE T4-08 FIELD TESTS

17 Square T4-08 Field Test Objective Comparing SqT4-08 vs Competitor Material: Low Carbon Steel SMG: 3 Machine: Kondia B-500, DIN 40 Customer comments Less noise level with SqT4-08 Less vibration with SqT4-08 Best surface with SqT4-08 Tool supplier Cutter R A Ø40 mm z=6 Insert LOEX080404TR-M08,MP2500 Insert size 8 mm - P20 grade Cutting data Vc = 232 m/min Vc = 232 m/min n = 1854 rpm n = 1854 rpm fz = 0,14 mm/teeth fz = 0,14 mm/teeth Vf = 1554 mm/min Vf = 1554 mm/min ap = 2,2 mm ap = 2,2 mm ae = 40 mm ae = 40 mm Tool life per edge Q = 137 cm 3 /min Q = 137 cm 3 /min Coolant No Coolant = No Time 45 minutes Time = 23 minutes Pcs 3 pcs Pcs = 1,5 pcs Tool life min Seco Competitor 17

18 Square T4-08 Field Test Objective Comparing SqT4-08 vs Competitor Material: IMEX 700 SMG: 3 Machine: Harbronn OKK HM 4 Application: Contouring and slot milling of workpiece bottom face Tool supplier Customer comments Better action during slotting with SqT4-08 Lower noise level with SqT4-08 Good surface with SqT4-08 Cutter R RE 08-5A Ø32 mm z=5 Insert LOEX080404TR-M08,F40M Insert size 8 mm - P40 grade Cutting data Vc = 145 m/min Vc = 180 m/min n = 1450 rpm n = 1800 rpm fz = 0,16 mm/teeth fz = 0,16 mm/teeth Vf = 1160 mm/min Vf = 1440 mm/min ap = 5 mm ap = 4 mm ae = 5 mm ae = 5 mm Tool life per edge Q = 29 cm 3 /min Q = 29 cm 3 /min Coolant No Coolant = No Time 122 minutes Time = 62 minutes Pcs 30 pcs Pcs = 15 pcs Seco Competitor 30 pcs Pcs Tool life min Note: Above data with contouring, bottom face parameters change a p = 1 mm / a e = 1 mm 18

19 Square T4-08 Field Test Objective Comparing SqT4-08 vs Competitor Material: S.G Iron SMG: 12 Machine: AMS BT40 (VMC) Comments Surface better with SqT4-08 No vibration Tool supplier Cutter Insert Cutting data Tool life per edge R A Ø50 mm z=6 LOEX080408TR-M08,MK2050 Size 8 mm insert -K20 grade Vc = 383 m/min Vc = 383 m/min n = 2440 rpm n = 2440 rpm fz = 0,11 mm/teeth fz = 0,11 mm/teeth Vf = 1800 mm/min Vf = 1800 mm/min ap = 0,5 mm ap = 0,5 mm ae = 35 mm ae = 35 mm Q = 31,5 cm 3 /min Q = 31,5 cm 3 /min Coolant No Coolant = No Time minutes Time = minutes Pcs 338 pcs Pcs = 250 pcs Tool Tool life life min pcs Seco Competitor 19

20 SQUARE T4-12 FIELD TESTS

21 Square T4-12 Field Test Objective SqT4-12 vs Competitors tangential mounted insert cutter Material: SMG: P5 Machine: Mori Seiki NH4000 DCG, BT40-taper Result: Metal removal rate (Q) +100% Tool life pcs +50% Tool supplier Cutter R A Tangential Ø32 mm z=3 Insert LOEX120708TR-M12, F40M 13 mm insert size(4 edges), P40 Cutting data Vc = 160 m/min Vc = 110 m/min n = 1592 rpm n = 1100 rpm fz = 0,16 mm/teeth fz = 0,12 mm/teeth Vf = 760 mm/min Vf = 400 mm/min ap = 3,4 mm ap = 3 mm ae = 20 mm ae = 20 mm Tool life per edge Q = 51,68 cm 3 /min Q = 24 cm 3 /min Coolant Yes Coolant = Yes Time 165 minutes Time = 233 minutes Pcs 15 pcs Pcs = 10 pcs Q Seco Competitor Pcs Pcs 21

22 Square T4-12 Field Test Face milling with 75% radial engagement Objective SqT4-12 vs Competitors conventional mounted insert cutter Material: GGG40 SMG: K4 Machine: Toyoda FH500J.BT50-taper Contouring and slot milling of work piece bottom face Tool supplier Cutter R A Cutter Ø50 mm z=5 Insert LOEX120708TR-MD13, MK2050 Double sided insert 12mm, K30 Cutting data Vc = 282 m/min Vc = 235 m/min n = 1795 rpm n = 1496 rpm fz = 0,23 mm/teeth fz = 0,16 mm/teeth Vf = 2477 mm/min Vf = 1196 mm/min ap = 2,5 mm ap = 2,5 mm ae = 37,5 mm ae = 37,5 mm Tool life per edge Q = 232 cm 3 /min Q = 112 cm 3 /min Coolant Yes Coolant = Yes Time 164 minutes Time = 140 minutes Pcs 90 pcs Pcs = 50 pcs Customer comments: Vibration free machining T4-12 smooth cutting process Better surface finish with T Tool life Tool life min Seco Competitor Pcs Pcs 22

23 Square T4-12 Field Test Random, both slotting and contouring Objective SqT4-12 vs Competitors tangential mounted insert cutter Material: FE 410 SMG: P5 Machine: Soraluce FP12000, DIN 50-taper Tool supplier Result: + 100% better tool life with T Seco Competitor Cutter R A Tangential Ø50 mm z=5 Insert LOEX120708TR-M12, MP mm insert size (4 edges), P30 Cutting data Vc = 250 m/min Vc = 250 m/min n = 1590 rpm n = 1590 rpm fz = 0,25 mm/teeth fz = 0,25 mm/teeth Vf = 1988 mm/min Vf = 1988 mm/min ap = 6-11 mm ap = 6-11 mm ae = 3-50 mm ae = 3-50 mm Tool life per edge Q = n/a cm 3 /min Q = n/a cm 3 /min Coolant Dry Coolant = Dry Time 60 minutes Time = 30 minutes Pcs n/a pcs Pcs = n/a pcs Tool life min 23

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