An addition to the APX4000 series, long cutting edge type for deep slotting

Mitsubishi Materials Corporation has recently developed and manufactured the long cutting edge type for its APX4000 multi-functional indexable cutter series. These will start to be sold by Mitsubishi Materials Tools Corporation (President: Osamu Takata, Headquarters: 1-6-1 Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo).

The innovative APX multi-functional end mill comfortably achieves three important factors necessary for a successful indexable insert milling tool – low cutting resistance, high fracture resistance and long tool life. The APX4000 series has now been expanded to include a long cutting edge type for deep machining to cover a broader range of applications. Use of the long cutting edge type makes it possible to dramatically increase efficiency for 50 – 80mm deep slotting that was conventionally carried out in multiple steps.