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Mould & Die

Cavity work is one-off machining where a single tool failure can cost a week. Reach, rigidity and a finish that reduces bench time are the constraints — cutting speed is secondary.

Hardened steel, deep cavities and finishes that go straight to polish.

Typical workpiece materials
1.2343 / H111.2379 / D21.2738Stavax ESR

What we get briefed on

  • 01

    Machining 48 – 62 HRC without re-cutting chips

  • 02

    Long-reach access into deep cavities and ribs

  • 03

    Blend quality between adjacent toolpaths

ISO material coverage

H

Hardened materials

Hardened steel 45 – 65 HRC, chilled cast iron

P

Steel

Unalloyed to high-alloy steel, cast steel

K

Cast iron

Grey, nodular, malleable and compacted graphite iron

Tooling specified into this sector

  • Milling InsertsVC-MI
    • Steel
    • Stainless steel
    • Cast iron
    • Non-ferrous
    • Superalloys & titanium

    Milling Inserts

    Square, round and high-feed inserts for shoulder, face and profile milling.

    Indexable insertsView category
  • End MillsVC-EM
    • Steel
    • Stainless steel
    • Cast iron
    • Non-ferrous
    • Superalloys & titanium
    • Hardened materials

    End Mills

    Solid carbide end mills from 0.5 to 25 mm for slotting, profiling and finishing.

    MillingView category
  • Micro Machining ToolsVC-MC
    • Steel
    • Stainless steel
    • Cast iron
    • Non-ferrous
    • Superalloys & titanium
    • Hardened materials

    Micro Machining Tools

    Micro end mills, drills and reamers from 0.1 mm for medical and mould work.

    MillingView category

Mould & Die

Working in this sector?

Send us the operation that is costing you the most and we will come back with a specific recommendation.

What you get back

  • A specific tool recommendation with the reasoning behind it
  • Starting cutting data with the limiting factor identified
  • Lead time and pricing against a fixed part number

Technical response within one working day. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CET