Why choose a copy milling system?

Copy milling tools can be used for facing milling, profiling, contouring and many other types of 3D machining applications. They are commonly used in the mould and die and aerospace industry.

Usually having round or ball nosed inserts they are particularly suited to following curved and irregular CNC toolpaths to create concave, convex, curved or any unusual shapes in metal components.

How to choose the right copy milling system

FMR P-positive is a high performance copy milling system with a positive button style insert that has multiple cutting edges. Tool holders are available in diameters ranging from Ø17-250mm and insert sizes range from Ø8 - Ø20mm. The positive Insert geometry reduces cutting loads, which allows for higher speeds and feeds whilst increasing productivity.

Grades and chip breakers are available for steel, hardened steel <60 HRC, stainless steel, HRSA’s, cast iron, aluminium. Holders are available in end mill, face mill or screwed shank for longer reach applications, all this makes FMR-P our go to copy milling system.

i-Xmill offers exceptional performance, accuracy, tool life and surface finish across a range of applications. It’s a versatile milling tool that’s available in a steel or carbide shank with straight neck or a steel shank with tapered neck. The tapered neck offers extra clearance in confined spaces while the carbide shank reduces vibration in long reach applications.

Replacement solid carbide inserts are available in several grades and geometries including ball nose suitable for steel <65HRC, stainless steel, graphite and aluminium, full radius 220° insert suitable for 5 axis machining and high feed corner radius inserts dedicated for high feed milling applications. Inserts are available from Ø8mm – Ø33mm.

Pro-X Mill from Korloy is our best selling 90° milling system for non-ferrous machining. It would be a good choice for anybody looking to apply copy milling techniques and wanting to create 90° shoulders with the same tool.

XEKT inserts with ultra-high positive rake angles and 3-dimensional chip breaker provides exceptional chip flow in high-speed machining, with speeds <2000 (m/min). Tool Diameters ranging from Ø20mm – Ø125mm and inserts available in H01 grade and PD2000 (DLC) for abrasive non-ferrous materials.

Pro-V Mill from Korloy is a premium 90° high speed milling tool designed for Aluminium. It would be a good choice for anybody looking to apply copy milling techniques and wanting to create 90° shoulders with the same tool.

Increase productivity with speeds <3000 (m/min) XDET inserts feature Korloys new key to key clamping offering supreme clamping forces and insert stability during high speed and feed applications. Double key clamping reduces vibration increases tool life and improves surface roughness. Tool Diameters ranging from Ø25mm – Ø125mm and inserts available in H01 grade.

RMR is the first choice copy milling system for stainless steel and HRSA machining. A high performance negative double-sided indexable milling tool with 8 cutting edges. The optimal cutting edge was designed for maximum performance in stainless steel & HRSA cutting, the ultra coating technology offers excellent lubrication to reduce premature insert fracture and enhance wear resistance increasing productivity.

Dedicated ML chip breaker enhances cutting performance whilst maintaining the best surface finish in difficult to cut materials. Dedicated UNC840, UPC845 and PC9540 have all been developed with stainless steel and HRSA in mind, these grades offer increased wear resistance in higher speed machining. Tool holder bodies are available in end mill and face mill from Ø32mm – Ø125mm.

Our knowledgeable team of experts can help you find the right indexable face milling system to suit your requirements. So why wait? Browse through and buy from our range of indexable face milling systems online or alternatively please call 01924 869 610 or email sales@cutwel.net for any advice or queries.