With the upgrade of its ConeFit milling cutters, Walter is presenting the latest version of the tooling manufacturer’s interchangeable head system. Now, 17 milling cutter families have been merged into eight and provided with new ordering codes adapted to the current nomenclature.

For customers, this development means simplified order handling. At the same time, applications benefit from a technical upgrade thanks to the new coating with Walter’s wear-resistant WJ30TP grade. The universal TiAlN coating featuring gold-coloured ZrN top layer not only extends tool life, it also allows rapid wear detection. Like all ConeFit replaceable heads, the enhanced milling cutters are characterised by their high-precision, self-centring interface that consists of a thread, cone and contact surface. This design enables tool changes with speed, precision and stability.  

As a technical highlight, the MD340 ConeFit Milling cutter is a specialist for ISO P materials. Its variable 39°/41° helix reduces vibration, which increases operational smoothness, performance, surface finish and tool life. The z4 milling cutter is available in a diameter range from 10 to 20mm, with and without a corner radius.

In addition to the current highlights, the MC430 and MC500 incorporate the  WJ30TP grade, while the internally cooled MD070 has been WJ30RA coated. This revised Walter ConeFit programme also includes other milling cutters upgrades.

The wide selection of high-performance re-grindable milling heads also provides machine shops with flexibility. The range enables users to utilise different milling heads in one adaptor. Milling cutters can be changed in seconds without re-tooling or resetting, and with minimal downtime. Manufacturers from the mechanical engineering, energy and automotive industries are among those set to benefit.

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