Bromsgrove-based
Walter GB Ltd has launched the TD610 Supreme, a family of thread milling cutters that set new standards in terms of performance and process reliability. The successor to the proven TC610 Supreme not only significantly exceeds its performance and machining times in tests, but also those of competitors.
One of the many reasons for this exceptional performance is the highly wear-resistant HiPIMS coating WB10TU made of AlTiSiN. It is exceptionally smooth, robust and wear-resistant – and ensures a significantly longer service life compared to conventional coatings. In addition, the thread milling cutter has a unique range of geometric features.
This includes the ‘trumpet bow neck’, a tapered neck and groove geometry that reduces deflection, prevents tool breakage and allows regrinding in case of wear. This significantly improves performance, longevity and process reliability.
Polished cutting edgesThe offset distribution of the flutes minimises vibration, especially with short threads, thereby improving thread quality and process reliability. This also applies to the special post-treatment of the TD610 Supreme. The polished cutting edges reduce wear, increase stability and improve thread quality even in the most demanding materials. Furthermore, the polished cutting edges and geometry also enable manufacturers to increase cutting speeds and subsequently reduce machining time.
The full-profile thread milling cutter is universally applicable for blind and through hole threads in all ISO material groups, P, M, K, N and S, up to 48HRc. Radius corrections are rare thanks to the stable process, which makes the TD610 Supreme ideal for both short-run or high-volume ‘lights-out’ production.
Walter offers the impressive new thread milling cutter for thread depths up to 1.5XD(N), with and without internal cooling. The series is also offered in many common standards like the M, MF, UNC, UNF and G thread variants. The next-generation TD610 Supreme series should be of particular interest to manufacturers with demanding requirements, such as those working with expensive and challenging components.