Cutting tools for gear components are evermore stressed.
High-quality threading tools coated with solutions from Oerlikon Balzers improve machining quality, increase tool service life and enable shorter cycle times.
Draw tool Tool steel (D2 / SKD11) Workpiece Axle beam 3.5 mm Tensile strength 590 MPa Challenge Deep scratches & material sticking Solution BALINIT® FORMERA DUPLEX – +200 % tool life increased – Scratch
Draw tool Tool steel (D2 / SKD11) Workpiece Axle beam 3.5 mm Tensile strength 590 MPa Challenge Deep scratches & material sticking Solution BALINIT® FORMERA DUPLEX – +200 % tool life increased – Scratch
BALINIT DURANA for bevel gear cutting Ring machining Tool: Carbide Stick Blade Workpiece: Ring Gear Cutting data: vc = 170 m/min fz = 0.03 mm Benefit: Reduction of tool cost per piece Source/Customer:
0% 50% 100% 150% 200% Competitor M.TISIN To ol li fe Source: German tool manufacturer DOMINO coatings High-performance coatings for cutting tools M.TISIN Cutting data V = 226 m/min f = 1920 mm/min ap =
: Carbide stick blades Workpiece: Steel 1.7131 (AlSI 5115) Cutting data: vc = 148 m/min dry Benefit: +70% tool life Source: Oerlikon Balzers/ Automotive supplier Stick blades: 70% increase in tool life
coatings and their contribution to the reduction of wear and tear on tools.
BALINIT DURANA for bevel gear cutting Pinion machining (truck gears) Tool: Carbide Stick Blade Workpiece: Pinion Gear Cutting data: vc = 160 m/min fz = 0.05 mm Benefit: Reduce tool cost per part Source
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