New exchangeable milling headThe MAXI-RUSH range of indexable solid carbide end mills availabe in the UK from Wetherby-based
TaeguTec UK has been expanded to now offer a comprehensive milling solution. The MAXI-RUSH series already delivers productivity advantages while addressing the challenge of reducing tool replacement time, carbide consumption and costs, as well as improving repeatability. This innovative system enables rapid head replacement in seconds rather than minutes, while maintaining exceptional rigidity with a patented clamping mechanism that ensures both strong clamping forces and micron-level repeatability, rivalling the performance characteristics of solid carbide tools while offering the economic advantages of modular tooling.
The expanded line now includes a range of configurations, offering customers ‘unparalleled operational flexibility’ across various manufacturing applications. From standard milling operations to specialised tasks, the wide selection addresses nearly every modern machining requirement through its broad assortment of interchangeable cutting heads.
The latest expansion includes numerous enhancements that significantly broaden the series' capabilities, incorporating proven high-feed milling geometries that maximise material removal rates. Notable new additions feature the MXES-R four-flute unequally spaced variable helix cutting edges that provide exceptional vibration reduction during challenging machining operations. Ideal for optimising chip evacuation and minimising cutting forces when performing slotting, side and face milling, as well as trochoidal milling, the MXES-R is consummate all-rounder.
Also new is the revolutionary MXEE-R-1.5D four- and six-flute roughing heads with 1.5xD flute length. These heads provide exceptional performance thanks to their advanced chip-breaking cutting edge, which facilitates high-feed rates and smooth machining compared to conventional milling methods. This signifies a substantial advancement for manufacturers aiming to achieve higher material removal rates while maintaining superior surface finish quality.
For high-feed machining with shallow depths of cut, the sophisticated MXFX-04/06 series has been introduced to deliver exceptional levels of productivity. It employs optimised cutting-edge geometries that enable significant increases in feed rates while minimising power consumption. Available in TT5513 and TT5523 grades, the MXFX-04/06 enhances material removal rates, leading to considerable time and cost savings across production operations.
Excellent surface finishOther specialised new variants include the MXED-I07/I09-1.5D long cutting edge design featuring seven and nine-flute configurations with variable helix and pitch technology. These new products not only achieve an excellent surface finish during side milling by reducing vibration, but also improve productivity and tool life through a higher number of cutting edges.
Specifically engineered to address the demanding requirements of mould and die manufacturers that previously relied on solid carbide end mills for roughing, the versatile series is complemented by the MXFM-I06 six-flute face milling heads that provide precision facing with significant tool life benefits. Other new systems added include the comprehensive TTRD-A60 and TTRD-W55 threading solutions that accurately address ISO and BSW threading requirements.
The expansion showcases the introduction of the exceptional TT5513 grade, which has been developed to offer superior wear resistance. This new grade features an ultra-fine substrate with optimal toughness characteristics, providing excellent abrasion resistance through its sophisticated nano-crystalline structured AlTiN layer. The advanced anti-abrasion and crack-resistant PVD coating delivers outstanding performance for demanding mould steels and pre-hardened steel applications.
In addition to the MXEE A02 and MXEE A03 which has shown excellent performance in machining aluminium alloys widely used in the aerospace and automotive industries, the newly released MXEE RA03 features a chip-breaking cutting edge that reduces cutting load and vibration during machining. Minimising chip volume, it enables faster and higher-volume machining.
The series expansion also encompasses a comprehensive new range of advanced shank systems designed to optimise performance across various machine configurations. New steel shanks featuring step neck designs (MXSSD-S), carbide variants (MXSSD-C), and tungsten options (MXSSD-W-A) offer exceptional rigidity and precision for extended reach applications. The innovative taper neck systems in the MXTSD series accommodate complex geometries while maintaining superior stability and vibration resistance.