AX-FPS – ground-
breaking concept

Maximum
performance

High process
reliability

Sustainable thanks
to FRAISA ReTool^®

Extremely easy cutting

Minimal spindle load

Verified application
data

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With AX-FPS, FRAISA is presenting a groundbreaking tool concept for aluminum machining.

The new AX-FPS milling cutter opens up new performance horizons in the field of aluminum machining. The nearly perfect coordination between dampening and cutting ability ensures reduced power consumption and torque input by the spindle and guarantees a long service life and maximum process reliability.

Additionally, all specifically developed cutting data for the extremely powerful AX-FPS tools are stored in ToolExpert.

AX-FPS is a contoured roughing tool with a 20° cutting angle and a helix angle of 30°. The specially designed flutes are ground to a mirror finish and precisely designed damping surfaces are attached at the curved and end cutting edges.

These geometric features form a very easy-cut tool concept and guarantee a low-vibration and safe milling process with previously unattained material removal rates per unit of time.

AX-FPS tools are equipped with the FRAISA high-performance penetration edge and central cooling channel bore. The tools are finely balanced and have a short shank with smooth transitions.

All of these technologies increase the reliability and productivity of the AX-FPS tools to an unparalleled level of performance!

The benefits

Maximum performance with minimal spindle load
Maximum productivity – low costs
High process reliability
Guaranteed chip removal thanks to mirror-finish grinding, a central cooling channel, and contoured cutting edge
Lower energy consumption per area of material milled
Extremely easy cutting

ToolExpert^®
Cutting data for all new AX-FPS tools
At least 2xd to 5.2xd length of cutting edge
High infeed rates, reliable chip removal, and low axial extraction force
Ideal life cycle
With FRAISA ToolCare^® tool management, ToolLab application training and FRAISA ReTool^® tool reconditioning

Key factors: Machine spindle and machine environment

When milling aluminum, the machine tool is all too often the limiting factor. This is due to the

reduced spindle torque at high speeds
existing axial spindle preload and the spindle interface
cooling lubrication and maximum coolant pressure
tool throats and the stability of the chucking
active spindle power
reliable chip removal

Characteristic curves of the spindle torque and spindle power

The torque of a machine spindle decreases significantly as the speed increases. As aluminum is machined in the very highest speed range (n_ACT), the active torque in the operational area (M_ACT) is usually crucial with respect to the spindle’s performance.

One aspect that is often not taken into account but is very relevant is the bearing pretensioning of the spindle. This is why the axial tensile force must be kept as low as possible in order not to damage the spindle.

Since FRAISA has measured the power and torque requirements of the AX-FPS tools, the application data in FRAISA ToolExpert AX-FPS can be optimally positioned on the spindle characteristic to obtain maximum performance without overloading the spindle motor.

The technologies of the AX-FPS tools
A groundbreaking X-Generation tool concept

The new AX-FPS technology is systematically designed for productivity and cost effectiveness. Very positive, easy-cut geometries paired with mirror-finish flutes ensure excellent chip formation and good chip removal, supported by a central coolant supply. Small, radially mounted surfaces on the tool circumference act as vibration dampers and result in a very smooth and reliable cut. Of course, the AX-FPS cutter also has a high-performance penetration edge that further enhances the tool’s range of applications.

Detailed descriptions of each technology can be found in our “High-performance Milling Tools” catalog.

FRAISA performance guarantee through industrial reconditioning

FRAISA ReTool^® guarantees 100 % of the machining performance and service life of a new tool. Industrial reconditioning is already being considered during tool development. Our automated production processes ensure maximum performance stability.

Cost savings thanks to FRAISA performance guarantee

Thanks to the FRAISA performance guarantee, you benefit from the reliable 100 % performance of the reconditioned tools. Your machines can produce at an output of 100 % – with new tools as well as after the first, second or third reconditioning.

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High-performance milling of aluminium AX-FPS (US Version)

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AX-FPS – ground-breaking concept

Maximumperformance

High processreliability

Sustainable thanksto FRAISA ReTool®