Valenite Expands Its Penta Family with Heavy Duty Roughing Face Mill

Valenite LLC has added to its Penta family of roughing face milling cutters with the V560 featuring ThruLok technology. A company spokesperson stated "The V560 allows operators to utilize the full potential of machine tools when performing heavy roughing - particularly in difficult to machine forgings and castings. ThruLok technology only requires a large insert retention screw that remains in the body for easier indexing. With just three turns of the insert retention screw while on the machine, there is no cool down period required before indexing, allowing for more machining uptime."

According to the company, the V560 10 mm depth-of-cut capability allows operators to machine under the tough outer layer of forge or cast workpieces, reducing insert wear compared to smaller inserts. "Available in metric diameters from 100 mm to 315 mm, the double-sided Penta design with 10 indexes per insert increases metal removal rates and production capacity while using less horsepower," the spokesperson said.

By incorporating three of Valenite's new carbide grades and two insert geometries, the machining applications for V560 include a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless steel and cast iron. The insert edges are numbered for easy indexing and the seat pocket is protected by a steel shim for easy repair and long service life. ThruLok technology secures the insert into the cutter pocket at an angle of 30 degrees. By rotating the insert down to its final location and tightening three revolutions, the insert seats firmly in the cutter.

For more information contact:

Thomas Benjamin

Valenite

1675 E. Whitcomb

Madison Heights, MI 48071

800-544-3336

Fax: 800-488-0695