Sandvik Coromant has introduced a new, patented coupling design suitable for the die and mould industries. The coupling design is based on an interface between carbide head and tool shank. It includes a self-centring screw-thread that keeps the exchangeable-head tight against the axial support face and also against the tapered radial support. The coupling provides the stability for applications from full-slot roughing to high accuracy for precision finishing operations. The CoroMill 316 end mill is the first product to be introduced in the new Exchangeable Head system. This has axial tool length repeatability and radial run-out limited to within a few hundredths of a millimetre. In combination with new insert generation grade GC1030, the CoroMill 316 is a high performance cutting for all material groups in ISO P, ISO M, ISO K and ISO S. It can be used for face, slot, shoulder, edging, profile and chamfer milling. Sizes range from 10-20mm diameter. Besides die and mould applications, this tool can also be used in the medical, aerospace, energy, oil & gas, automotive and general machining industries.
