Widia has added an AL geometry insert to its ISO turning portfolio, strengthening its offering of affordable tooling solutions for small to medium sized shops machining aluminium and non-ferrous materials. The AL geometry insert is available in two grades for increased machining versatility: an uncoated micro-fine carbide WU10HT grade and the WU05PT PVD AlTiN coated grade. Each grade is available in all popular styles, including C, D, R, T, and V inserts to increase customer tooling options.

In addition to enhanced product versatility from multiple grade and style offerings, the AL geometry insert offers additional benefits. For instance, a highly polished rake face improves chip flow, resulting in shorter set up times due to less manual retrieval of chips following each cut. The periphery ground insert also features a sharper cutting edge to increase overall tooling precision and reduce cutting forces. Reliable tooling performance means customers can dedicate more time to machining and less time to secondary deburring operations because of the reduction in built-up edge.

“The AL geometry portfolio offers tooling versatility when machining different components and workpieces, while also providing more precise and reliable machining performance,” says Anil Kumar, Widia global turning portfolio manager. “By focusing on both tooling performance and value, we’re helping our customers maximise their return on our products.”

Versatile, reliable, and cost-effective – Widia says that its AL geometry is a universal solution for machine shops seeking lower cutting forces, extended tool life and greater tooling productivity when machining a variety of non-ferrous workpiece materials, particularly aluminium. Customers can place orders for the new AL inserts and other Widia metal-cutting tools through any authorised distribution partner.
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