Vardex Helicool Thread Milling Solution Provides Solution For Aerospace Component

Kent, U.K. - A Vardex Threading Solutions Helicool helical flute solid carbide thread mill has outperformed alternative tooling by at least 20 percent in the production of a 13mm diameter internal thread in a stainless steel hydraulic actuator component for the aerospace industry. And the Vardex solution produced surface finish into the bargain.

As part of the user's continuous improvement programme to maintain/improve thread production and thread finish, several tooling suppliers were invited to conduct thread milling trials on the component being produced from the 190 Hb stainless at a cutting speed of 110 m/min, and at 2,500 rev/min and a feed rate of 0.04 mm/flute.

The Helicool threading solution from Vargus Tooling took just 10 seconds to produce the thread, and exhibited a tool life of 500 pieces – far outstripping the current production method and being at least 20 percent better than the new alternatives.

SOURCE: Vardex