Walter has launched its MD377 Supreme and MC377 Advance solid-carbide milling cutters for the machining of titanium. Developed as high-end tools for the aerospace, motorsport and medical industries, the new arrivals are universal cutters for roughing, semi-finishing and finishing operations.

Incorporating a corner radius and central through-coolant supply, the new MD377 Supreme utilises Walter’s proven HPC Ti40 titanium geometry and new WTZ coating that makes it suitable for full slotting up to 1xD, ramping, shoulder milling and plunging. Also, the MD377 Supreme is suitable for dynamic milling processes.

The MD377 Supreme allows for tight tolerance machining and stands out thanks to its high metal removal rate. This high material removal rate is a credit to optimised cutting geometry and five cutting edges that can improve productivity levels and reduce vibration due to its differential pitch design.

Walter’s MD377 Supreme is available with a range of corner radii in diameters of 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 and 25 mm, with a flute length of 13 mm on the 6 mm diameter tool ranging up to 45 mm on the 25 mm tool.

In contrast, the MC377 Advance is a four-flute titanium end mill that is also suitable for ISO P and M material designations. This diversity is credit to a tough AlCrN coating that works with Walter’s WK40EA substrate that makes the MC377 suitable for steel, stainless steel and titanium alloys.

The new MC377 Advance end mill without corner radii is available in diameters of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12 mm, while the MC377 Advance with corner radii comes with a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 and 25 mm diameter.

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