High-performance materials and extreme thermal stresses make die manufacturing a challenging discipline in machining. When conventional tools fail due to notch wear, the Spinworx® tooling system offers the only true, cost-effective solution for reliable, top-level performance.
The challenges in die manufacturing are immense: When machining high-temperature-resistant materials such as Inconel 718 or extremely tough UTP welding consumables (voestalpine), standard methods quickly reach their limits. The main problem is the enormous heat generation at the cutting edge, which leads to severe notch wear in fixed indexable inserts. This causes unpredictable tool failures and forces production managers to make constant, uneconomical process interruptions.
The solution lies in combining the proven Spinworx® system with the highly specialized 8B7 cutting geometry. At the heart of this technology is the continuous rotation of the round inserts during the milling process. Unlike conventional tools, the thermal load is not concentrated at a single point but is distributed across the entire 360° cutting edge. The 8B7 cutting insert is characterized by extremely smooth cutting behavior, which keeps cutting forces constant and physically prevents localized overheating. This not only eliminates notch wear, but the resulting homogeneous circumferential wear also effectively prevents premature replacement of the cutting inserts.
Comparison of fixed and self-rotating round inserts
Spinworx® with round insert DR12-8B7
Spinworx® with the self-rotating round insert
Maximum process reliability in die manufacturing: Eliminate notch wear and provide long-term protection for your machine spindle
The key added value of this highly specialized solution is evident above all in its outstanding process reliability. Users benefit from extremely long – and, above all, predictable – tool life, which extends over many hours – a decisive factor for unmanned production of complex dies. Since the dreaded notch wear and thermal overload are completely eliminated, the need for manual inspections and tool changes is reduced to a minimum.
Furthermore, the smooth cutting action of the 8B7 geometry significantly reduces stress on the machine spindle, which extends the service life of the equipment and lowers maintenance costs. By drastically reducing non-machining times and eliminating scrap, machining even the most difficult welded-on layers becomes truly economical for the first time. With Spinworx®, you regain full control over your lead times and prepare your die manufacturing operations to meet the industry’s most demanding requirements.
Would you like to take your die-cutting operations to a new level of cost-effectiveness? Contact our Pokolm experts for a detailed process analysis!