MAPAL has developed a new application- specific solid carbide milling cutter product range. Under the designation Opti- Mill , the s tandard programincludes universal end milling cutters and milling cutter types designed specifically for special applications for machining steel, cast iron, aluminium and stainless steel, as well as for hard milling. The program focuses on the essentials and is designed to be userfriendly. One highlight from the newmilling cutter range is the OptiMill HPCmilling cutter. The tool was designed with an unequal lead and an unequal cutting pitch and is characterized by smooth running, large cutting volumes, process reliability and low machine load even with high machining values, the company said.“ Roughing and finishing are performed in a single operation with the OptiMill rough and finish milling cutters, thus guaranteeing optimumfeeds, good surface finishes and long tool life,” said a company spokesperson. Specifications for the OptiMill-Uni- HPC M3094: Machining: Milling of spiral grooves in a shaft of duplex steel 1.4462. Milling width 10 mm, pass depth 5 mm. Machining values: vc = 40 m/min, fz = 0.03 mm. Machining time/part: 90 minutes. Tool life: 27 meters. For more information contact: MAPAL Inc. 4032 Dove Road Port Huron, MI 48060 810-364-8020 810-364-1551 info@us.mapal.com www.mapal.us