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Tough and multi: Mitsubishi Materials extensive high performance, indexable insert milling cutter range has been expanded to include a brand new type - VPX.

After the success of the original AHX640 series, plus the AHX440 type designed with smaller inserts for use on compact and lower power machines, it was an easy decision to develop a new style of AHX cutter for high feed face millling of steels, cast iron and harder materials. The new cutter body of the AHX475S lends itself to higher feeds due to the 75° approach angle geometry.

The iMX series has recently been expanded with 2 new types of ball nose head, plus 2 new carbide grades, EP8110 and EP8120. These new grades are designed specifically for hardened steel applications and have a new multi-layer coating that has increased adhesion to the substrate. The 2 new head geometries iMX-B3FV and iMX-B2S are ball nose types with 3, and 2 flutes respectively.

MPS1 drills have been designed with the aim of double performance - use the very highest cutting parameters or obtain extra long tool life. This has been achieved by combining the best of proven existing features together with the very latest state-of-the-art technology.

VQ, the top of the range series of end mills from Mitsubishi Materials has recently been expanded to include 2 new types. These latest additions include a square corner and a corner radius type in diameters 10 - 20mm. The main feature of these new types are the multiple internal through coolant holes.

Smart thinking has led to simple solutions for some old problems associated with indexable insert drilling. Difficulties such as chip clogging on deep holes, dissimilar rates of wear on inner and outer inserts due to differing peripheral speeds, plus flexing and wear of the drill body itself have all been resolved with a new and innovative design.

To improve performance when conducting small part machining, Mitsubishi Materials has now introduced a new insert grade to its comprehensive precision turning line-up. Ideal for sliding head turning centres and intricate machining, the new MS6015 grade is the insert of choice for carbon and free cutting steels.

Machining components with difficult to reach areas and curved surfaces has always proven a challenge, especially when cutting materials such as the aluminium alloys are used in the aerospace and automotive industries. Such challenges have now been simplified with the arrival of the new C4LATB solid carbide taper end mill from Mitsubishi Materials.

To combat the common issue of edge fracturing and insert breakage when turning difficult to cut materials, Mitsubishi Materials has now introduced its latest series of insert grades.

When machining hard materials up to 70 HRC, Mitsubishi Materials already has a reputation that places it as the industry
benchmark.

Renowned for its productive milling tools, Mitsubishi Materials has now extended its range with the introduction of the new FMAX series of high feed cutters for finish machining.

The AHX440S cutter range covers fine, medium and super fine pitches and are available from Ø63 – Ø160.