MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE

3D MILLING THE COMPLETE PROGRAMME

A COMPLETE
IN 1934 THE SWEDISH ARTIST OSCAR REUTERSVRD MADE THE IMPOSSIBLE. TWO DIMENSIONS BECAME THREE, AND SUDDENLY ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING WAS POSSIBLE.

SECO TOOLS OFFER YOU A FULL RANG WITH SUPERIOR QUALITY. FOR INCRE

PEAK PERFORMANCE
SECO TOOLS CAN ALSO MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE. OUR 3D MILLING PROGRAMME GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TOOLS TO MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE.
Seco Tools is a worldwide supplier of cutting tools, and a leader in manufacturing processes and technologies. Our cutting tools are designed and manufactured with exacting precision and will perform consistently and productively for all types of metal cutting applications. In milling, Seco is well-known for its wide, innovative and powerful range of milling cutters and inserts for milling in all workpiece materials from soft steel to easy-tomachine aluminium to difcult-to-machine superalloys. Secos families of milling cutters and inserts are the most complete and most high-tech range available.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
In 3D Milling, Seco can offer a wide range of high performance tools with superior quality. Fully hardened cutters with high metal removal capabilities. All due to higher customer

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3D MILLING SOLUTION
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
demands and closer tolerances. Two good examples of cutting edge technology in 3D milling are the R218.20 (K=2, Ball nose) and the R217/220.21 (High feed cutter). The new ball nose cutter is a reliable and high performance cutter for proling with higher feed rates. A rigid tool which makes it possible to use in unmanned production. The High Feed Cutter is a exible high metal removal cutter for increased productivity. And Seco has the widest range on the market. To complement the full range of indexable carbide milling cutters, Seco also offers a complete range of solid carbide end mills for high speed machining, precision and high metal removal. The Jabro solid end mills have been specically engineered to provide excellent results in both the aerospace and mould & die industries where application requirements are unique and demanding. With skilled tradesman, metallurgists and technical specialists, Seco has spread its technologies and tooling to the entire globe. Today Seco is a nancially strong company with growing sales and good protability. Now in 60 countries worldwide, Seco continues to invest heavily in resources for the development of new and better technologies.

GE OF SOLUTIONS FOR 3D MILLING. TOOLS, CUTTERS AND INSERTS EASED TOOL LIFE, HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY AND BETTER RESULTS

MINIMASTER PAGE 20 ROUND INSERT CUTTERS PAGE 18

JABRO SOLID END MILLS PAGE 14

 AND REDUCED COSTS. SECO TOOL 3D MILLING. FROM SPINDLE TO CUTT HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE EVER

FULL RANGE SUPPLIER

Seco Tools is a full range supplier of cutting tools. The milling cutters and inserts represent a comprehensive range for all applications involving 3D milling from milling of small components in small machining centres to heavy-duty milling in high power milling machines. The range includes products such as, Combimaster a two piece design cutter system, ball nose cutters, high feed cutters, cutters with round inserts, solid carbide end mills and equipment for shrink-t machining. Seco offers many solutions. A range of cutters for roughing and plunge milling. A range of semi-finishing including those capable of true vertical wall machining.

COMBIMASTER PAGE 22

S CAN OFFER YOU EVERYTHING NEEDED FOR LUCRATIVE TING EDGE, FROM IDEA TO SOLUTION. BIG AND SMALL, YTHING FROM YOUR NO. 1 SUPPLIER IN 3D MILLING.

SERVICE & SUPPORT

All these products offer possibilities for greatly reducing the time and hand work needed to nish a mould,die or other 3D shapes to the highest level of accuracy. Doing business with Seco is both easy and fast. It all begins with product and process recommendations on the shop oor by our technical specialists. We also offer technical support and technical seminars. Practical instruction provided by industry experts for the latest in cutting

ONE-STOP SHOP
Seco is a full line manufacturer of cutting tools and technologies including toolholders and adapters, as well as shrink-t and presetting systems. Seco supports the market with special tooling manufacturing that provides highly-customized tooling and very fast turn-around times. This is backed-up by rst class logistical support for standard products through large distribution centres in Europe, USA and Asia.

tool technology and process improvments. The Seco Machining Navigator is our own unique catalogue system. With regular updates and new versions, this box is the single source needed for anyone in the business of metal cutting. We also offer a dedicated Seco Online-Store. An easy to use Internet site for ordering and information. Price, availability and product drawings are all there for users at no additional cost. Information about more than 20,000 different products

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K2. THE SECOND HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN THE WORLD. AND PROBABLY THE MOST DIFFICULT TO CLIMB. IN 1954, AN ITALIAN EXPEDITION MADE IT ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP FOR THE FIRST TIME.

SECO TOOLS HAS ALSO MADE IT TO THE TOP. THE TOP IN COPY MILLING. AND WE CAN HELP YOU GET THERE TOO.

GET THERE FIRST THE NEW K2

TAKES YOU ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP

SECO TOOLS IS INTRODUCING A NEW BALL NOSE CUTTER, R218.20, IN THE DIAMETER RANGE 1650 mm. THIS CUTTER CAN HANDLE VERY HIGH FEED RATES THANKS TO A RIGID DESIGN AND THE TWO EFFECTIVE TEETH. THE INSERT AND BODY STRENGTH GIVES THE CUTTER MAXIMUM SECURITY AND RELIABILITY.

OUR NEW K2 CAN HELP YOU REACH NEW HEIGHTS IN COPY MILLING

FOR INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY

Seco Tools is introducing a new Ball nose cutter designed to deliver higher performance and better reliability in copy milling applications. This high metal removal cutter can handle very high feed rates thanks to a rigid design and the two effective teeth. K=2. The best cutter on the market, R218.20. R218.20 has a unique seating with tenon location to avoid stress on the locking screw and to prevent insert rotation. The chip space is large and includes a big radius to make the cutter stronger in the centre. The insert has two easy cutting edges on the same insert. also cost-effective under peak performance thanks to the insert and body strength. The new Ball nose cutter is a versatile cutter and can be used from semi-nishing to heavy roughing operations in all kinds of material.

PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
The insert edge is S curved to reduce cutting forces, and has a constant cutting rake all along the edge. Positive axial rake gives a smooth cutting action and allows up-machining possibilities, and reinforcement in the cen-

MAXIMUM SECURITY AND RELIABILITY

The insert and body strength gives the cutter maximum security and reliability, which makes it suitable for use in unmanned production. R218.20 can handle very high feed rates, which gives it very good productivity on modern machine tools. It is

tre makes it breakage resistant. A smooth geometry generates very low cutting forces by using an adapted clearance all along the edge, which leads to increased tool life. The inserts are designed in two different geometrical shapes and two grades, which make it easy to always nd the right alternative depending on application.

FIELD TESTS & REFERENCES

PELTON WHEELS FOR POWER STATIONS
Material: AFNOR Z5CN 13.4, Seco material group 10 Cutter: R218.20-0432.2.28-070 Insert: 218.20-160ER-ME08 F40M Competitors: Ball nose cutter, 32 mm, grade P40

PRODUCT RANGE
R218.20 is available in the diameter range 1650 mm. Cutters are available in various shank styles such as Cylindrical, Cylindrical/Weldon, Seco/ Weldon, Weldon pin drive, Morse

CUTTING DATA:
COMPETITOR n = 1100 rpm (max. rev. in machine) v f = 900 mm/min fz = 0,41 mm/tooth ap = 2 mm ae = 2 mm Overhang = 400 mm Tool life = < 20 min, broken edges SECO K2 n = 1100 rpm (max. rev. in mach.) v f = 900 mm/min fz = 0,41 mm/tooth ap = 2 mm ae = 2 mm Overhang = 400 mm Tool life = 2,5 hours Better surface nish, no chipping of the inserts. Low cutting forces allowed long overhang

taper and Combimaster heads.

THE R218.20 INSERT DESIGN.

For simplicity there are two different edges on the same insert, the centre cutting edge and the periphery cutting edge. The picture below shows the different edge locations. There are also a reinforced edges at the centre to prevent edge breakage

PERIPHERY CUTTING EDGE

CENTRE CUTTING EDGE

REINFORCED EDGE

THE R218.20 CUTTER BODY DESIGN.

In order to make a secure locking of the insert tenons have been placed in the pocket seat. The tenons reduce the stress on the locking screw and prevents the insert from rotating in the pocket seat.

To improve the chip evacuation and reduce the risk of chip jamming the cutter has a large chip space. In the centre a large radius has been provided in order to make the cutter stronger to handle the impact from the cutting forces.

APPLICATIONS
WORKPIECE: DIE FOR CAR BUMPER
Material: S45C, Seco material group 4 Cutter: Insert: R218.20-3232.3-28.100A 218.19-160ER-ME08,F40M

CUTTING DATA:
vc = 200 m/min (2,000 rpm) v f = 1,500 mm/min (fz = 0,375 mm/tooth) ap = 110 mm Tool life = 15 hours

WORKPIECE: IMPELLER
Material: 420 (AISI), Seco material group 5 Cutter: Insert: R218.20-1632.RE-28.A 218.19-160ER-ME08,F40M

CUTTING DATA:
vc = 240 m/min (2,400 rpm) v f = 1,200 mm/min (fz = 0,25 mm/tooth) ap = 113 mm Tool life = 3,5 hours

WORKPIECE: STAMPING DIE

Material: 420 (AISI), Seco material group 5 Cutter: Insert: R218.20 50 mm 218.19-250ER-M12,F25M

CUTTING DATA:
vc = 235 m/min (1,500 rpm) v f = 800 mm/min (fz = 0,32 mm/tooth) ap = 1015 mm ae = 10 mm Tool life = 3 hours

WORKPIECE: TURBINE BLADE

Material: FV520B, Seco material group 5 Cutter: Insert: R218.20 20 mm 218.19-100ER-ME05,F40M

CUTTING DATA:
vc = 375 m/min (5,950 rpm) v f = 4,000 mm/min (fz = 0,34 mm/tooth) ap = 25 mm ae = 0,5 mm

FULL SPEED AHEAD

OUR HIGH FEED CUTTERS KEEP YOUR PRODUCTION ON THE RIGHT TRACK.

THE JAPANESE BULLET TRAIN. THE WORLDS FASTEST SCHEDULED TRAIN SERVICE, OPERATING AT A TOP SPEED OF 300 km/h. HIGH-SPEED TECHNOLOGY.

OUR HIGH FEED CUTTERS ARE ALSO GOOD EXAMPLES OF HIGH-SPEED TECHNOLOGY. IN HIGH FEED COPY MILLING.

SECO TOOLS HIGH FEED CUTTERS, R217/220.21, ARE BASED ON A NEW CUTTING TECHNOLOGY. BY USING A BIG RADIUS ON THE INSERTS AND SMALL DEPTH OF CUT, THE CUTTING FORCES ARE DIRECTED IN THE AXIAL DIRECTION WICH LEADS TO A VERY RIGID AND STABLE CUTTING PROCESS WITH VERY HIGH FEED RATES.

OUR HIGH FEED CUTTERS HELPS YOU SPEED UP YOUR COPY MILLING OPERATIONS.

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MAXIMUM METAL REMOVAL

Seco Tools High Feed solution 217/220.21 and Minimaster are tools for very high metal removal rates and increased productivity. Compared with round insert cutters, which are perfect for copy milling when using small overhang and/or machining under stable conditions, the High Feed cutters are superior when machining in deep pockets with long overhang and/or machining under unstable conditions depending on either the machined component or the long overhang or the machine. The reason is reduced vibrations thanks to a favourable direction of the cutting forces. The High Feed cutters are exible tools for pocketing and plunging specially designed for maximum metal removal rates under unfavourable conditions. process using low depths of cut, but still reach metal removal rates up to 1,000 cm/min. In plunging operations you are productive due to the large radial depths of cut. It is a highly productive method for deep cavities and shoulders. You can use the High Feed Cutters in plunging operations with large overhangs and in face milling at small depths of cut with very high feed rates.

PRODUCT RANGE
Seco has a very wide range of High Feed Cutters. The widest range on the market. From diameter 8100 mm. Minimaster High Feed inserts are available from diameter 816 mm. Cutters with indexable inserts range from diameter

STABLE AND PRODUCTIVE

High Feed cutters have both predictable and very long tool life due to the forces being directed towards the spindle that maximising process stability, practically free from vibrations. Thanks to body and inserts geometries, a wide range of component materials can be machined. The total machining time can be reduced up to 60%.

16100 mm for shank types and arbor mounting. They are also available with Seco Combimaster milling cutter system including different shank types, shank lengths and interchangeable cutter heads. High Feed Cutters from diameter 88-208 mm are also available and are intended mainly for face milling applications.

PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
Pocketing with High Feed Cutters is the most effective and productive roughing method for unstable conditions, extremely high metal removal rates can be reached. Perfect for boosting productivity in applications like pocketing where you can use very high feed rates during a difcult machining

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3 TIMES AS FAST WHEN USING LONG OVERHANG

The cutting edges of the High Feed tools are designed with a very big radius in comparison to the diameter of the tools. This in combination with using small depths of cuts means that the cutting forces are directed in the axial direction towards the spindle, which is very favourable when using long overhangs. The result is also that very high feed rates can be used without tendencies to vibrations.

MACHINING EXAMPLE: METAL REMOVAL RATE (cm/min)

This example shows that when machining with large overhangs, in this case seven times the diameter, the high feed cutter has a superior performance due to the facts mentioned in the paragraph above.
Percentage (%) Metal Removal Rate

Material: Overhang: Coolant: Operation: Cutter:

40CMD8 225 mm Compressed air Cavity Diameter 32

ROUND INSERT CUTTER

R217/220.21

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APPLICATIONS
WORKPIECE: CYLINDER DIE
Material: C45, Seco material group 4 Cutter: Insert: R217.21-1632.RE-R125.3A 218.19-125T-T3-MD09, F15M

CUTTING DATA:
vc = 300 m/min (3 000 rpm) v f = 10 000 mm/min (fz = 1,1 mm/tooth) ap = 0,8 mm Tool life = 60 min. Metal removal rate = 240 cm/min

WORKPIECE: FORGING DIE GOLF HEAD 50HRc

Material: SKD61, Seco material group 7 Operation: Roughing cavity (depth ~35mm) Cutter: R217.21-1225.RE-R100.3A Insert: 218.19-100T-MD06, F15M

CUTTING DATA:
vc = 290 m/min (3 700 rpm) v f = 4 200 mm/min (fz = 0,38 mm/tooth) ap = 0,4 mm Tool life = 50 min. Metal removal rate = 42 cm/min

WORKPIECE: DIE HARDNESS 50HRc

Material: 1.2314, Seco material group 7 Insert: MM12-12.60-HF-MD06,F15M

CUTTING DATA:
vc = 150 m/min (4 000 rpm) v f = 4 000 mm/min (fz = 0,5 mm/tooth) ap = 0,3 mm Tool life = 90 min. Metal removal rate = 14 cm/min

WORKPIECE: FIN BRACKET

Material: Titanium TA6V, Seco material group 22 Cutter: Insert: R217.21-2020.0-R100.3A 218.19-100T-MD06, F40M

CUTTING DATA:
vc = 55 m/min (875 rpm) v f = 1 050 mm/min (fz = 0,,4 mm/tooth) ap = 0,6 mm Metal removal rate = 12 cm/min

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ROCK SOLID
JABRO SOLID CARBIDE TOOLS HELPS YOU TO THE PERFECT GAME.
THE PERFECT GAME. EVERYONE WANTS TO SCORE IT. TWELVE STRIKES IN A ROW IN THE SAME GAME. THAT MAKES 300 POINTS AND TOP SCORE. SIMPLY ROCK SOLID.

JABRO SOLID CARBIDE TOOLS HELP YOU REACH A HIGH SCORE IN COPY MILLING TOO.

SECO HAS A VERY WIDE RANGE OF JABRO BALL AND BULL NOSE END MILLS FOR 3D MILLING APPLICATIONS ESPECIALLY DEVELOPED FOR THE MARKET SEGMENTS DIE & MOULD, AEROSPACE, POWERGEN, MEDICAL AND GENERAL MACHINING. RESULTS ARE A PERFECT FORM AND FINISH WITH TOOLS THAT GUARANTEE YOU A GOOD PRICE PERFORMANCE RATIO.

JABRO SOLID CARIBDE TOOLS FROM SECO ROCK SOLID.

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SOLID SUPERIOR QUALITY

Seco offers a wide range of Jabro solid end mills with full radius and corner radius (also called torical or bull nose) tools in solid carbide for 3D milling in the market segments die & mould, aerospace, powergen, medical and general machining We offer a big variety in tool diameters, going from diameter 0.125 mm. Tools are available in several grades (Carbide type, geometry and coating combinations) to be able to work in different materials (Soft and hardened steels, Copper, Graphite, Stainless steel and Superalloys) and to be used in different machining strategies. The tools have a high accuracy to be able to reach the small tolerances and the surface quality that is required in most 3D milling applications. Tools are available for high speed machining, conventional machining and micro machining. Using the right strategy and technology will result in optimum chip removal and a long tool life. A big part of our R&D activities have been and are still focused on developing tooling and technology for 3D milling. Due to that we are able to offer up-to-date know how on 3D milling.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Research on best carbide, geometry and coating combinations. Developing state of the art tools for 3D milling. Developing strategies and parameters to use the tooling in an optimal way. Optimising customer processes to realise good tool life time and a good price performance ratio.

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TORNADO. SPEED, TECHNOLOGY AND QUALITY

TORNADO stands for a complete range of solid carbide end mills especially developed for high speed machining.

SOLID CARBIDE BALL NOSE END MILLS. JH111 & JH970

JH 111 is a perfect tool choice in hardened steel up to
65 HRc and cast iron. The range includes diameters from 216 mm and three different lengths for optimum reach and stability.

250 SOLID CARBIDE BALL NOSE END MILLS. JH160 & JH460
JH160 & JH 460. Thanks to the new geometries and
the shape of the JH160 and JH460 it is now possible to perform operations along 5 axes by means of 3-axes machines.
JH160 for steel (4-utes), JH460 for aluminium (2-utes)

JH970 is developed for high metal removal rate and highspeed machining in steel up to 48 HRc, for superalloys and stainless steel. The diameter range is from 216 mm in two different lengths.

CONICAL FULL-RADIUS TOOLS. JHK-R

JHK-R end mills are the tools for conical part applications,
today manufactured using full radius (Ball nose) and

SOLID CARBIDE BULL NOSE END MILLS. JH140 & JH440

JH140 can be used in steel, hardened steel, cast iron,
stainless steel, superalloys and titanium based alloys. Diameter range 216 mm, corner radius 0.54.0 mm and available in three different lengths.

big corner radius (Bull nose) tools. JHK-R can reduce processing time with up to 70 %. Suitable for tool steel from 3560 HRc and available in radius 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 mm with taper 1-2-3-5-10-15-30 degrees per side.

JH440 are suitable for non-ferrous materials like aluminium, copper and plastics. Diameters 616 mm and with corner radius 1.54.0 mm.

FIELD TESTS & REFERENCES

WORKPIECE: DIE FOR TURBINE STATOR VANE
Material: Ni Fe Alloy, 48HRc Application: Re-proling the top of the die Tool: Tornado JH720, ( 8 mm ball nose)

FIELD TESTS & REFERENCES

WORKPIECE: WHEEL RIM MOULD
Material: 1.2343 , HRc38 (seco material group 6) Application: Machining of tapered grooves Tool: Tornado JHK050-015R-MEGA ( 6 mm)

CUTTING DATA:
vc = 55 m/min n = 10,400 rpm (Dp = 1.68 mm) v f = 3,333 mm/min ap = 0.1 mm

CUTTING DATA:
vc = 283 m/min n = 15,000 rpm v f = 3,000 mm/min ap = 0.15 mm ae = 0.15 mm

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DIAMOND. THE SOLUTION MINI. SMALL, SMALLER, FOR GRAPHITE MACHINING. SMALLEST.
DIAMOND COATED. JD660, JD665 & JD670
The DIAMOND end mill concept keeps surprising graphite-machining companies. The DIAMOND coatings protects the cutting edge of the milling cutter to such extent that a tool life is eight to ten times longer than those of milling cutters with a conventional coating. The DIAMOND line offers a wide range of geometries specially designed for graphite machining and comprises diameters between 0.212.0 mm. The combination of hardmetal and diamond coating was developed in such a way that perfect adherence of the coating is guaranteed.

MINIATURE END MILLS. JM915 & JM925

Micro-technology and miniaturization are undergoing rapid developments. In order to be able to manufacture small products Seco has developed a wide range of miniature end mills: the Jabro MINI range. The MINI range stands for small diameters (0.1 mm 2.0 mm), precision, technology and quality. The MINI range is a result of continuous research into optimum combinations of hardmetal quality, milling cutter geometry and coatings in relations to the material to be machined.
JM915: Ball nose end mills with 3 mm diameter shank. JM925: Ball nose end mills with 6 mm diameter shank.

FIELD TESTS & REFERENCES

WORKPIECE: EDM PLATE
Material: Graphite Application: 2D roughing of outer prole Tool: Diamond JD620V080R100 ( 8 mm)

FIELD TESTS & REFERENCES

WORKPIECE: DIE FOR RING PILL IN SODA CAN
Material: 1.2379 , HRc60 (seco material group 7) Application: Complete machining of die, incl.nishing Tool: Mini range JM915-MEGA-T ( 0,8 mm tapered end mill)

CUTTING DATA:
vc = 600 m/min fz = 0.1 mm / tooth v f = 4,775 mm/min ap = 4 mm ae = 8 mm

CUTTING DATA:
vc = 6575 m/min fz = 0.02 mm / tooth ap = 0.1 mm ae = 0.5 mm Machining time reduced from 8 h (EDM) to 1,5 h

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KEEP ON ROLLING
WITH ROUND INSERTS FROM SECO THERE ARE NO NEED FOR PIT-STOPS

THE WHEEL. PROBABLY THE MOST IMPORTANT MECHANICAL INVENTION OF ALL TIME. A ROUND OBJECT THAT MADE LIFE EASIER. WHO AND WHERE IT WAS INVENTED IS STILL A MYSTERY.

SECO HAS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF ROUND INSERT CUTTERS, R217/220.29. MILLING CUTTERS WITH STRONG ROUND INSERTS INTENDED FOR SEMI-FINISHING AND ROUGHING IN FACE AND COPY MILLING OPERATIONS INCLUDING POCKET MILLING. STRONG ROUND INSERTS SUITABLE FOR DIFFICULT

SECO TOOLS ALSO HAVE ROUND OBJECTS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER OUR ROUND INSERT CUTTERS.

OPERATIONS AND TOUGH MATERIALS.

OUR ROUND INSERT CUTTERS KEEPS YOUR PRODUCTION ROLLING.

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FASTER, STRONGER AND MORE EFFECTIVE

Round insert cutters are the most exible tools in 3D milling. They can be used for many types of applications like circular interpolation and helical interpolation ramping, shoulder milling, slot milling, plunging and ramping. This makes this type of cutter more effective than most of the products used for 3D milling. The round insert is a very strong geometry, which makes it suitable for machining in all types of materials. The strong geometrical shape also allows high material removal rate.

PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
As mentioned before, round inserts are very strong and therefore suitable in difcult operations and materials. Round inserts allow the use of more edges than other geometries, which makes it more economical.

STRONG AND STABLE

Round inserts are available in many different insert geometries in order to machine all types of materials from the most light cutting to the most difcult. Shank style cutters are available in different lengths for best possible reach and stability.

PRODUCT RANGE
Seco can offer a wide range of round inserts and cutters. Inserts are available in diameter 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 20 mm. For all insert diameters cutters are available in both shank style and arbor mounting. Cutters in shank style are also available in high-density vibration damping shanks. Cutter diameter range 1040 mm for 6 mm inserts Cutter diameter range 1642 mm for 8 mm inserts Cutter diameter range 1650 mm for 10 mm inserts Cutter diameter range 24137 mm for 12 mm inserts Cutter diameter range 32160 mm for 16 mm inserts Cutter diameter range 25160 mm for 20 mm inserts

APPLICATIONS
WORKPIECE: MOULD
Material: 1.2311, Seco material group 6 Cutter: R217.29-0100-08.7A Insert: RPKT1605M0T-M18,T350M

WORKPIECE: TURBINE BLADE

Material: X20Cr13, Seco material group 5 Cutter: R217.29-0050-06.5A Insert: RPHT1204M0T-M08,T350M

CUTTING DATA:
vc = 142 m/min (n = 450 rpm) v f = 2,050 mm/min (fz = 0,65 mm/tooth) ap = 3 mm Tool life = 120 min

CUTTING DATA:
vc = 280 m/min (n = 1 783 rpm) v f = 3,600 mm/min (fz = 0,4 mm/tooth) ap = 3 mm Tool life = 60 min

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THE NUCLEAR MODEL OF THE ATOM. DISCOVERED BY THE BRITTISH NOBEL PRIZE WINNER ERNEST RUTHERFORD IN 1911. SMALL ELECTRONS ROTATING AROUND THE CORE. SMALL IN SIZE BUT GREAT IN MEANING. THE SAME GOES FOR OUR MINIMASTER PROGRAMME SMALL BUT PRECIOUS.

ITS THE SMALL THINGS THAT COUNT

THE WIDEST TOOL RANGE ON THE MARKET
SECO MINIMASTER IS A VERSATILE AND WELL ADAPTED SYSTEM WITH HOLDERS IN STEEL AND IN VIBRATION DAMPING HIGH DENSITY MATERIAL. A UNIQUE END MILLING SYSTEM WHICH CAN COMBINE DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS OFFERING OPTIMUM ACCESSABILITY IN COMBINATION WITH MAXIMUM STABILITY AND SECURITY.

SECO MINIMASTER
SMALL DIAMETER REPLACEABLE END MILLING SYSTEM

OUR MINIMASTER IS SMALL IN SIZE BUT GREAT IN PRODUCTIVITY.

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CLOSE TO PERFECT
Seco Minimaster for 3D milling is available in 2- and 3ute versions, with 3-ute version it is possible to improve the productivity with higher feed rates, and with 2-ute version it is possible to minimize the risk of vibration. Seco have continuously improved and extended the Minimaster range since its introduction in 1988. Today the Minimaster range is close to perfect, a unique end milling system which can combine different solutions due to the big range of inserts and shanks. The Minimaster system consists of a broad range of different shanks and inserts types. There are no other end milling systems, which are more exible and varied as Seco Minimaster. There are more than 600 combinations of inserts and shanks for each diameter between 6 and 20 mm.

PRODUCT RANGE
Minimaster is available from 620 mm in diameter. The 2-ute inserts can be ordered in many different versions like under sized inserts for keyway, square shoulder inserts with sharp edges or corner radius. Centre drilling, Chamfering 4560 Or double chamfer, high feed inserts, Plunge milling and copy milling inserts in 90120 ball nose versions. Inserts for 2-utes are also available with CBN or PCD. 3-ute inserts feature square shoulder inserts with sharp edge or corner radius and copy milling inserts as well. A big variety of different shanks from 9080 makes it possible to

VERSATILE AND COMPETITIVE

Minimaster is a two piece design where you can combine shanks and inserts depending on the application, which makes Minimaster the most versatile end mill system on the market. This also means that with Minimaster you are able to nd a solution for almost every application. Minimaster is a stable and rigid system and there is always a combination to minimize the overhang, and attain maximum stability.

always nd the right combination for your application.

PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
When using Minimaster you have a big advantage in the two piece design. When the insert is worn out you just put another insert in the shank and you are ready for action again. Minimaster is also an economical solution since you are not paying for more solid carbide than that which is in use.

NO REGRINDING. JUST CHANGE THE INSERT.

One of the strongest advantages is that you only change the insert, unlike solid carbide cutters where you change the complete tool. You get rid of regrinding. You dont have to plan things around the regrinding. Instead you always start with new, fresh cutting edges after every exchange. 21

BY 1535 A DIVING BELL WAS ALREADY DEVELOPED AND IN 1943 THE SCUBA APPARATUS WAS DESIGNED. IN 1960, THE U.S. NAVY BATHYSCAPHE TRIESTE DESCENDED ALL THE WAY TO THE DEEPEST KNOWN POINT IN THE OCEAN.

WITH SECOS MILLING CUTTERS FOR PLUNGING YOU CAN ALSO REACH NEW DEPTHS.

THERE ISNT A DEPTH WE CANT REACH

DISCOVER SECOS PLUNGING TOOLS
PLUNGE MILLING IS A MODERN, HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE METHOD OF METAL REMOVAL. AND SECO HAS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STANDARD RANGE OF MILLING CUTTERS INTENDED EXCLUSIVELY FOR PLUNGE MILLING. PLUNGE MILLING CUTTERS ARE INTENDED FOR ROUGHING, SEMI-FINISHING AND FINISHING.

SECOS PLUNGE MILLING CUTTERS MAKE YOUR PLUNGING REACH DEEPER

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A MODERN MACHINING TECHNOLOGY

Plunging was invented to be able to remove large quantities of material and is especially adapted for applications where long overhang is needed, for example in 3D milling. Seco was the rst to introduce standard plunging cutters on the market, which means that we have long experience in the eld and the widest range on the market. Under normal conditions, a large overhang automatically means that cutting data must be reduced to prevent deection of the tool, often leading to vibrations, poor surface nish and inferior dimensional accuracy. However, the principal of operation of the plunging cutter enables high cutting data to be used at overhangs many times greater than in conventional operations.

PRODUCT RANGE
R217/220-79-12 with SCET12inserts are intended for roughing operations. Diameter range 32200 mm.

R217/220.79 with AP16 -inserts ( 40125 mm) and L217.79 with XC13 -inserts ( 3250 mm) are intended for
semi-nishing.

R217.79 with XO-09 inserts ( 2050 mm) and R217/220.79 with XO-12 inserts ( 2563 mm) are
intended for nishing operations. The above mentioned cutters with XO-inserts can be used for both up-copying and down-copying in an axial feed direction e.g. for deep walls in mould tools.

PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
Plunging is the most efcient milling system in terms of removing lots of materials in the fastest possible way. Plunging cutters allow very high material removal rates which makes them state-of-the-art for roughing in 3D milling applications. When plunging the cutting forces are directed in the direction of the spindle. This means that plunging has an outstanding performance when machining with large overhangs. Seco Tools offers the widest range of standard plunge milling cutters on the market.

All cutter systems have internal coolant holes for best chip evacuation. Plunging inserts are also available in Minimaster in diameter 616 mm.

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THE TOY OF THE CENTURY. A WORLD WIDE SUCCESS. SMALL BCOLOURFUL BRICKS THAT CAN BE PUT TOGETHER IN MANY DIFFERENT WAYS. AT THE SAME TIME SIMPLE AND COMPLEX.

OUR COMBIMASTER IS ALSO ABOUT PUTTING THINGS TOGETHER IN 16.000 DIFFERENT WAYS.

16,000 POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS COMBIMASTER

FROM SECO

WITH COMBIMASTER HEADS AND HOLDERS SECO HAS THE WIDEST RANGE ON THE MARKET ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR 3D MILLING APPLICATIONS. THE SYSTEM WILL HELP YOU INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY OFFERING MAXIMUM LENGTH OR SHORTEST OVERHANG.

SECO COMBIMASTER SYSTEM GIVES YOU MORE THAN 16,000 POSSIBILITIES TO FIND THE RIGHT COMBINATION.

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THE WIDEST RANGE ON THE MARKET

Combimaster is a very versatile cutting system with arbors, shanks, extensions, reducers, adapters and cutter heads all necessary operations in 3D milling applications. Without any competition Seco Tools has the widest range of this kind of combination system. In dimensions the Combimaster system starts where the Minimaster system ends and offers solutions of high quality holders of steel and in vibration damping high-density material and cutters for many applications in different pitch versions. The system is perfect for selecting the highest stability for the necessary accessibility in very different 3D milling applications. The extension parts make Combimaster a three-piece milling cutter system offering possibilities for extra length and accessibility.

PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
All Combimaster heads and arbors/shanks have through coolant holes and many of the cutter heads are available in different pitch versions. The Combimaster milling system will increase productivity and make it possible to use high performance tools for all kinds of 3D milling applications independent of what type

FOR MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY

Combimaster is a two or three-piece milling cutter system with a wide range of arbors and shank types including different lengths, extensions, reducers and interchangeable cutter heads. The Combimaster system has over 16,000 possible combinations. The Combimaster system has 4 bore sizes M8, M10, M12 and M16 for connecting the holder with the cutter heads. The system is designed in this way to give maximum exibility combined with maximum accessibility and maximum strength for all applications in 3D milling.

of operation and the material to be machined.

PRODUCT RANGE
The system includes cutter heads from cutter diameter 8 mm up to 50 mm for copy milling both with ball nose inserts as well as round inserts, high feed milling, plunge milling, pocketing, square shoulder and end milling, helical milling, slotting with disc mills and face milling. Combimaster holders include HSK form A from 40100, HSK form E from 3250, DIN 4050 and BT 4050 arbors, cylindrical, Weldon and Morse taper shanks from 1440 mm.

HIGHEST STABILITY AND PROLONGED ACCESS LENGTH.

The Combimaster integrated shank gives better productivity with maximum access length and shortest overhang. Reduced overhang compared to standard Weldon shank
OVERHANG ACCESS LENGTH

From short to long access length Highest stability and precision improved

ACCESS LENGTH

OVERHANG

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JEANS. WORN BY COTTONFIELD WORKERS AND GOLDMINERS, COWBOYS AND REBELS. AND TODAY, ALMOST EVERYONE. STRONG AND RELIABLE WITH METAL RIVETS TO HOLD THEM TOGETHER. AND MANUFACTURED TO SHRINK TO FIT. SECO MANUFACTURES MILLING TOOLS THAT SHRINK TO FIT!

SHRINKED TO FIT
EPB SHRINKFIT TECHNOLOGY GIVES YOUR TOOLS A PERFECT FIT

SECO OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF EPB SHRINKFIT HOLDERS WITH THE BEST RIGIDITY AND PRECISION ON THE MARKET. HOLDERS ARE AVAILABLE IN VARYING LENGTHS FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE REACH AND FOR TOOL SHANK SIZES FROM 3 32 mm. SECO CAN ALSO OFFER DIFFERENT TYPES OF MODULAR SHRINK FIT DEVICES IN VARYING SIZES.

SECO MAKES YOUR TOOLS FIT LIKE A HAND IN A GLOVE.

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EPB SHRINKFIT HOLDERS

BEST PRECISION AVAILABLE
Seco Tools offer a complete programme of EPB shrinkt holders in different lengths and proles for shrinking tools into the tool holder. This technology offers the very best precision available on the market. Advantages of shrinkt include better concentricity, better rigidity and more secure clamping of the cutting tool. The aerospace industry was rst to take advantage of the benets by shrink tting a cutting tool into a tool holder with a very good precision. The system is useful especially for solid carbide end mills in applications where high precision is needed and high speeds are used.

PRODUCT RANGE
EPB shrinkt tool holders are available in varying lengths and for tool shanks sizes from 332 mm. All holders in the range are balanced to 3 gmm/kg maximum unbalance. The holders available to all types of machine spindles.

MODULAR SHRINKFIT DEVICE EASYSHRINK 20

GROWS WITH THE CHALLENGE
Seco can also offer different kinds of modular shrinkt devices in varying sizes. The new EasyShrink 20 has a wide range of modules to build up a device meeting any customised user needs. Easy shrink thermal induction system provides very quick cycle times and presetting capabilities. EasyShrink 20 is available in various congurations. With or without stop rod height setting, with single or triple cooling stations, with or without rotary plate and with or without water cooled cooling bells for even faster shrink and unshrink cycle times.

PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
Modular design makes it easy to select the modules suitable to your needs. Induction heating with shrink grip and shrink release capacity 332 mm for carbide and heavy metal, and 632 mm for steel and HSS. Stop rod height setting system, with or without height measurement. Different cooling possibilities, fan assisted or cooled bushes cooler.

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