CREDIT: WALTER USA
Walter has introduced the UE6 and RE6 geometries for medium machining. Both geometries are released as chip breaker options in the Groov∙tec GD26 inserts, which are from 3mm to 6mm wide. The patent-pending double serration profile of the GD26 insert is decisive for the high stability of the system.
The new UE6 geometry is another option to the “U”-style universal grooving geometries offered by the Groov∙tec GD system. Because it is a universal geometry, it provides effective chip control for all radial and axial grooving, parting-off, and groove turning applications.
The UE6 geometry exerts low cutting forces and has an extremely large chip breaking range. Its positive chip breaker groove enables effective chip formation and guides chips out of the groove. A positive, side chip breaker enables a soft cutting action during groove turning.
The RE6 geometry is the full-radius equivalent for an “R”-style radiused insert. The geometry is designed to impart an excellent surface finish and to provide the best chip control, especially for reducing cycle times when dynamic turning. It is effective for radial and axial grooving, copy turning, and relief turning.
The 230° included angle of the RE6 geometry is extremely efficient for machining high shoulders and when back turning, which maintains the best chip breaking capabilities during full-radius grooving. A positive, side chip breaker enables a soft cutting action during copy turning.
With both the PVD (WSMxxG) and CVD (WKPxxG) insert grades, the “dynamic duo” UE6 and RE6 geometries are suited for machining all material groups, including steel, cast iron, stainless steel, super alloys, and non-ferrous materials (ISO P, K, M, S, and N materials groups).