Thread Mills provide 2 x dia length of cut.
Press Release Summary:
Featuring micro-grain carbide and TiCN coating, SHUR-THREAD Solid Carbide Thread Mills are engineered with multiple spiral flutes to eliminate chatter. Enlarged flute space provides efficient chip evacuation and end mill-type shank with clamping flat allows for secure tool holding. Cutters produce threads for applications 1 in. and under in range of soft and pre-hardened steels to 58 Rc, stainless steels, aluminum, cast iron, titanium, and Inconel.
Original Press Release:
New Solid Carbide Thread Mill Series Offers High Confidence Machining, Up to 2XD Length of Cut and Excellent Value
NORTHBOROUGH, MA (December 14, 2004) Today Emuge Corporation, the leader in thread cutting technology, introduced a new series of solid carbide thread mills named SHUR-THREAD, which delivers highly reliable machining, up to 2xD length of cut and other technologically advanced features. Offering an exceptional balance of performance benefits and price, the new tooling line provides superb value for any size machine shop or production volume.
Emuge's new SHUR-THREAD series combines cutting-edge design elements with state-of-the-art grinding techniques for enhanced performance, versatility, reliability and ease-of-use. Featuring premium micro-grain carbide and Ticn-coated for exceptionally longer tool life, the thread mills are engineered with multiple spiral flutes to eliminate chatter. Also, a large cutter diameter with high profile correction ensures true-to-gauge threads, and an extended milling portion allows for up to a 2xD length-of-cut. To further enhance performance, an enlarged flute space provides efficient chip evacuation and an end mill-type shank with clamping flat allows for secure tool holding.
"This new generation of solid carbide thread mills offers manufacturers new solutions to increase productivity, reduce operating costs and improve part quality - all of which can make their business more profitable," comments Mr. Mark Hatch, Manager, Thread Milling at Emuge. "When combined with the latest CNC technology and smart controllers, outstanding flexibility, process control, tool life and part quality can be realized."
SHUR-THREAD cutters produce threads for applications 1" and under in a wide range of soft and pre-hardened steels to 58 Rc, stainless steels, aluminum, cast iron, titanium, inconel and difficult to machine exotics.
The new program consists of 20 tool sizes in two styles, type EZFI and GFI, and are available from stock in Northborough, MA, USA. Type EZFI is for thread sizes # 4 - # 6 - # 8, and type GFI is for thread sizes # 10 thru 1.0".
Emuge Corp., part of the 1,000+ employee German parent company Emuge-Werk Richard Glimpel KG, has been the product technology and performance leader in their field for over 75 years. The company manufactures an exhaustive line of taps, end mills, thread mills, holders and attachments, over 100,000 items sold through distributors worldwide.
North American Headquarters of Emuge are located in Northborough, MA USA, where applications solutions are managed and over 10,000 types of cutting tools and accessories are stocked for prompt shipment. Emuge also offers end-user technical support through a network of in-the-field engineers with extensive tooling experience.
For more information on Emuge SHUR-THREAD cutting tools, contact Emuge at 104 Otis Street, Northborough MA 01532, Tel. 800-323-3013, Fax (508) 393-1310, www.emuge.com
