Horn at MACH 2012, 16-20 April
Thursday, 08/04/2011
Innovative products - Hall 5, Stand 5658
Key new products include the innovative DR high speed reaming system, Series DD replaceable tip drills and the M310 narrow section disc milling system. Horn has also achieved full API Spec. QI certification for its HPT system for end preparation of oil industry pipework.
For MACH, Horn is showcasing a significant expansion of the System DD drilling tool ranges. Also on display will be the System DC solid carbide small diameter groove milling range, the user configurable System 313 ‘tandem groove milling tool, the System 713 12-tooth groove milling range and a range of specialised tooling for machining alloy wheels. TheGRAF range of high quality sliding head, auto and multi-spindle tooling - which can incorporate high pressure through-tool coolant supply, is also being exhibited.
System DD drilling The latest incarnation of the Horn System DD replaceable tip product (introduced in 2010) offers significantly wider capabilities. It now covers hole sizes from 10.0 mm to 20.5 mm in 0.1 mm increments whilst the range of cutter bodies has expanded to provide aspect ratios up to 7xD in addition to the pre-existing 3 x D and 5 x D tooling. DD has proven to be a high performance system capable of undercutting the cost per hole of cheaper alternatives via greatly increased productivity, significantly better tool life, much improved accuracy and high standards of as-drilled finish.
System DC Groove Milling. Over 140 standard variants are available within the new System DC solid cabide groove milling range. These cutters have been developed for machining threas, full radii and square corner grooves, and camfers. They are an important addition to the Horn rnge, particularly on smaller diameter internal machining work where they offr the capability for multi-tooth imterpolative groove milling in bore diameters that have hitherto only been accessible using SuperMini single point tooling.
System 313 Tandem Tooling is a development based on the existing System 313 groove milling range which allows use of two cutters on a common shank to machine two parallel grooves and/or thread forms simultaneously. Standard separation sleeves measuring 5.7 mm 8.2 mm and 10.7 mm are available but the thickness may be customised by the end user by grinding down to as little as 2.5 mm. Patented interfaces between the inserts and the spacer ensure reliable transmission of drive and secure location.
System 713 12-tooth groove milling This is a significant advance in groove milling technology made possible by the latest tool grinding technology developed by Horn. These are 12-tooth cutters of 21.7 mm minimum diameter, allowing access to bores from 22 mm diameter or more.The smooth cutting action of the inserts is particularly useful for driven tool applications on mill-turn machines. 12-tooth configuration significantly reduces individual tooth loadings and vibration when milling and the geometry has also supports shallow face milling.
Alloy wheel machining and finishing The particular demands of wheel finishing has led to the evolution of a range of customised tools, some featuring PCD tips with laser-eroded chip forming geometry, Key considerations in the development of these tools were to combine long edge life with prevention of built-up edges, minimising formation of burrs and capability to produce a very high standard of finish.