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Solid Carbide Cutters Ensure Smooth, Dynamic Milling Operations

Walter’s MD173 and MD177 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters feature seven cutting edges.   

Grace Nehls, Former MMT Editor

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MD173 Supreme and the MD177 Supreme. Photo Credit: Walter USA

Walter USA introduces the MD173 Supreme and the MD177 Supreme, its first solid carbide milling cutters with seven cutting edges. Developed to meet demanding applications in the aerospace industry, and automated production, these high-performance mills are said to excel in cutting not only titanium (ISO S), but also steels (ISO P) and stainless steels (ISO M). Walter says the cutters’ seven teeth achieve excellent productivity, and their variable pitch reduces vibration, ensuring smooth operation as well. The entire length of the cutting edge can be used, providing relatively uniform wear, which extends the tool life of these milling cutters.

The MD173 Supreme is a roughing cutter designed specifically for dynamic milling and for reducing machining time. Its cutting edges equipped with chip breakers reportedly enable excellent chip breaking, permitting superior process reliability with high metal removal rates, a plus for users with automated production processes. The MD177 Supreme is a finishing cutter that creates very smooth surfaces without “waterlines.” As a result of these characteristics, this milling cutter duo delivers both superior productivity and process reliability, with excellent surfaces. The MD177 Supreme is available in sizes 3/16"-1" and in metric from 6-25 mm, the MD173 Supreme in sizes 1/4"-1". Both versions are available with or without corner radii.

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