For manufacturers that have to deal with the problem of stringy swarf when using small boring tools to machine materials such as unleaded brass or aluminium, Baldock-based
Floyd Automatic Tooling has introduced a new addition to the Ifanger MicroTurn internal boring tool system. Materials such as unleaded brass, create a ‘birds nest’ effect with the swarf, this results in manufacturers having to manually clear it during machining cycles to remove the potential for component damage.
With the arrival of the Ifanger MicroTurn boring tools, lost production time, poor surface finishes and the inability to conduct long-running unmanned machining are now eliminated when conducting internal turning and boring operations. This frees up machine shops to manufacture high quality components while running for extended periods unmanned. Overcoming this challenge, the Ifanger MicroTurn has a unique geometry design that gives end users the confidence to produce a wide variety of parts from materials such as lead-free brass.
The new Ifanger MicroTurn is available in two different types – the MicroTurn MTEP for rough internal turning and boring and the MicroTurn MTEF for finishing operations. Each of the designations is available in three product length ratios of 2xD, 3xD and 5xD that presents tools from 26 to 53mm in length.
Supplied with a through-coolant facility, the MicroTurn series is available with a robust 4 or 6mm diameter solid carbide shank that minimises vibration while enhancing strength, longevity, tool life and performance. The MicroTurn MTEP for roughing is available in diameters from 2.5 to 6mm diameter, enabling manufacturers to efficiently machine bores and intricate internal features from 2.5mm diameter and upwards with incredible productivity levels. To achieve even greater results when machining non-ferrous alloys, Ifanger has also developed the MicroTurn series with an optional Diamond Like Coating (DLC) that can ramp up productivity and tool life performance on a host of materials.
Complementing the MicroTurn MTEP for roughing is the MTEF for finish turning. The geometry of the MTEF presents the highest quality surface finishes and performance when conducting turning operations on small bores. To maximise performance on the smallest and most detailed bores from 1 to 2.2mm diameter, the MTEF has a sharp edge for unparalleled precision while tools from 2.5 to 6mm incorporate a 0.05mm corner radius to prolong tool life and reliability.
For such intricate and precise operations, the MicroTurn MTEF finish turning series can achieve a surface finish from Ra1µm to as fine a finish as Ra0.1µm depending upon the chosen tool and machining parameters. With a 12deg rake angle, the Ifanger MicroTurn is available with a cutting length from 1.2 to 30mm and an overall length from 26 to 53mm.