NX technology: For surface qualities below Ra 0.1 μm

• Top surface quality Visually and measurably much better surface roughness quality than with conventional tools
• Easy to use Tools can be used for normal 2D facing or for pocket milling
• Ideal life cycle with FRAISA ToolCare^® tool management, FRAISA ReTool^® tool reconditioning, and FRAISA ReToolBlue tool recycling

• Reduced process costs Times for finishing processes such as grinding or polishing are cut significantly
• FRAISA ToolExpert^® 2.0 cutting data calculator for quick and easy provision of cutting data

New feature combines with tried and trusted: The new technology of cutters with a face-finishing cutting edge is characterized by the fact that an additional cutting edge is ground between the existing ones.

Thanks to the high-precision shank, the smooth transitions and fine balancing, the tool functions superbly.

Choosing the right strategy

If you want to obtain surface finishes of the highest quality, it is crucial you choose the right strategy. The following requirements should be taken into account:

Fluid movements, the tool should never stand still

No sharp corners if possible

Reduce the feed rate in corners

Pocket machining

The right workflow is important to minimize the amount of rest material in the corners of a pocket or step. Our product developers therefore recommend prefinishing after roughing and then finishing the base first before the wall.

The NX face-finishing cutter will mill the base and the wall together. Machining of the base is then complete. The wall still has a minimal allowance and is then finished with a finishing tool.

Measuring the tools

When measuring the tool on the machine using a laser, it is very important to specify the correct tool offset. To measure the diameter, a length offset L_off of at least h must be specified – FRAISA recommends an L_off of 1–2 mm.

Machining precision also requires taking a close look at the radius offset. Why? The lowest point of the tool is not at the cutting-edge corner, but a few tenths of a millimeter towards the center. A radial offset R_off of c must therefore be specified in the tool table.