Cutting solutions

Developed by MAPAL for fast accurate machining of aluminium, the new EcoFeed-Rapid range of face milling cutters allows users to achieve feed rates of 63,000mm/min with 125mm diameter cutters, and equally impressive feed rates for cutters of other sizes.

The new cutters are designed for cutting depths in the range 1.0 to 1.5mm, and are offered, as standard, in diameters from 63 to 200mm. All sizes feature very stable insert clamping and straightforward handling.

MAPAL explains that feed rate is directly related to the number of teeth on the cutter. For this reason, its EcoFeed-Rapid cutters use a larger number of teeth than their conventional counterparts – 125 mm diameter cutters, for example, have as many as 28 teeth. In addition, the new cutters have lightweight bodies made of high-strength aluminium, allowing high spindle speeds to be used.