Submicron-Grade Carbide End Mills Achieves Material Removal Versatility

Greenleaf Corp. has announced Greenleaf-360, a new line of high-performance solid carbide end mills to complement the XSYTIN-360 line of solid ceramic end mills. Greenleaf-360 end mills combine a proprietary flute design with a high-performance carbide substrate for fast and efficient material removal with less stress induced into the part. A combination of strength, toughness and heat resistance enables machining capabilities from roughing to finishing with extended tool life and predictability, well suited for materials in the aerospace, automotive, die and mold, medical and power generation industries. Speed and feed performance are said to be 25-50% higher than competitive cutting tools.

Greenleaf-360 end mills use a substrate that is capable in a wide variety of materials, from low carbon steel alloys to heat-resistant alloys. The submicron grade provides great toughness and wear resistance, the company notes, which offers customers one grade that can be applied in many different applications.

The PVD coating that is standard on all Greenleaf-360 end mills provides added productivity and performance. It offers a low coefficient of friction with a high service temperature range. This combination results in high wear resistance and enables higher speed capabilities, especially in heat-resistant alloys, according to Greenleaf Corp.

Distinctive features and benefits of Greenleaf-360 end mills include a full line of four-, five- and seven-flute configurations for solutions from full slotting to high-speed machining; extended shank length options for long-reach applications; and regrind capabilities to like-new condition. Greenleaf-360 inch and metric end mills are available.