Caiman

The choice for 6000/7000 series aluminium

Quickgrind product QPlus2

The preferred tool when machining 6000 and 7000 series aluminium.

Roughing and finishing at high speeds and feed rates are where this tool excels.

Features

The Caiman is fast becoming the preferred tool when machining 6000 and 7000 series aluminium. Roughing and fi nishing at high speeds and feed rates are where this tool excels.

Combine this with trochoidal milling where 25% + width of cut (ae) and depth of cuts (ap) of 2-3 xD are possible, this tool provides high MRR and excellent swarf evacuation resulting in very high tool life. When provided with our chip breaker flute form, full flute engagement of 3.5-4xD can be achieved resulting in high productivity and greatly reduced cycle times.

Benefits

  • Available with square corner, chamfer or radi.
  • Superior grinding and reinforced polished flutes.
  • Optimised flute design for maximum chip space and swarf evacuation.
  • Higher feeds and speeds
  • Higher wear resistance
  • Vibration suppression
  • Increased material removal rates
  • Efficient chip removal
  • Low cutting forces
  • Excellent finish

Applications

  • Slotting
  • Side Finishing
  • Profile Milling
  • Ramping
  • Trochoidal Milling
  • Pocket Milling
  • Side Roughing
  • Helical Milling

Materials

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