Such was the level shown and subsequent interest and customer trials, following Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal’s launch of its latest ‘technology-based’ AC8025P Absotech Platinum Technology surface steel turning grade inserts at MACH 2016, that the UK division is offering to supply for a period of time, a package where a total of 40 inserts from the range will be delivered when 30 are ordered.
The 10 additional inserts, based on the lowest priced item on the order for AC8025Ps, will be supplied free-of-charge.
The new turning grade is based upon Sumitomo’s development of Absotech Platinum Technology-a totally new boride-based titanium compound that forms an ultra-smooth surface that inhibits adhesion from the material being processed. Not only does this compound improve the insert’s strength and versatility, but it also doubles the normal resistance to edge chipping, establishes a factor of controlled even tool wear and extends in-cut life.
The ‘new technology’ surface on the low to high carbon steel turning grade has been specially developed for finishing cuts and light interrupted cycles, but can also be applied for certain rough turning and interrupted cut tasks
Included in the availability of the insert is a new series of special chipbreakers for use with depths-of-cut between 0.5 mm and 13.5 mm. Cutting speeds can be applied between 60 and 225 m/min with feed rates between 0.1 mm and 1.15 mm.
