CNC Side Milling Tools

CNC Side Milling Tools

Side milling is a common and crucial process, primarily used for machining grooves, edges, and contours. It is known for its high efficiency and precision. Different tool and insert designs can achieve varying machining effects, catering to the manufacturing needs of complex parts. Chain Headway’s side milling insert series is specifically designed to meet these diverse machining requirements, offering a variety of options to satisfy different machining needs.

 

SNFX Insert Series

Machining is ever-evolving, requiring versatile inserts suitable for different industries. Grooving might seem like a simple process, but the groove width and depth involve significant design considerations. Whether it’s a simple straight groove, an O-ring groove, or even a spiral groove, Chain Headway can offer standard or custom-designed indexable inserts that provide the best repeatable accuracy with easy replacement.

The SNFX insert series is a high-efficiency side milling insert from Chain Headway, particularly suitable for use with the SDC indexable side milling cutter. This insert excels in improving machining efficiency and precision. Key features include:

• Full Grinding Process: Enhances precision.
• Easy Replacement: Quick replacement increases production efficiency.
• Groove Width Machining: Ø4~14mm.
• Diverse Options: Available in different R angles, with customization available upon request.

 

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SDC Side Milling Cutter Series

The Chain Headway SDC indexable side milling cutter series is suitable for various groove machining, offering quick insert replacement to improve production efficiency. Applicable cutter head diameter range: 40mm~250mm, covering indexable side milling cutters, threaded small-diameter side milling cutters, straight-shank small-diameter side milling cutters, etc., to meet side milling applications for different materials, sizes, and machining needs.

The Chain Headway SDC indexable side milling cutter uses high-quality inserts that are sharp and durable, providing high precision and efficient machining performance. The inserts can be quickly replaced, effectively reducing machining costs.

• Groove Width Machining: Ø4~14mm.
• Standard and Customizable Inserts: Can be used with standard inserts or custom R angle inserts.

 

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SDC Straight-Shank Small-Diameter Side Milling Cutter

The Chain Headway SDC straight-shank small-diameter side milling cutter is specially designed for deep groove machining, ensuring machining accuracy with its high-precision design. Features include:

• Precision Design: Suitable for machining groove widths of 4~5mm, with cutter diameters of 50, 63mm.
• Durability: Made from high-quality materials to ensure long-term stability.
• Compatibility: Can be used with standard tool holders.

 

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SDC Threaded Small-Diameter Side Milling Cutter

Chain Headway’s threaded small-diameter side milling cutter features a compact design, suitable for small-diameter groove machining. Key features include:

• Extended Reach: Can be used with C/M thread tungsten steel extension rods for increased length and vibration resistance.
• Precision Machining: Suitable for machining groove widths of 4~6mm, with cutter diameters of 40, 50mm.
• Compatibility: Can be used with standard tool holders.

 

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TGAL Insert Series

The TGAL insert series is designed for shallow groove machining and can be customized with the appropriate R angle based on the workpiece size to achieve accurate dimensions in one pass, suitable for mass production. It can also be used in turning applications to create internal diameter spiral grooves, effectively reducing resistance and completing machining quickly and accurately. Its main features include:

• High-Efficiency Machining: Quickly achieves required dimensions in shallow groove machining, suitable for mass production.
• Versatile Applications: Can be used with TGC, SGHR tools in turning applications or for internal diameter spiral groove machining, effectively reducing resistance.
• Precision Design: Offers groove width machining options from Ø1.25-4.0mm, with customizable groove shapes and R angles available upon request.

 

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TGC Indexable Groove Milling Cutter Series

The Chain Headway TGC indexable groove milling cutter, paired with TGAL inserts, is ideal for various slot milling operations, especially for O-ring groove machining. With multiple cutting edges, it significantly improves machining efficiency.

Applications

Chain Headway’s side milling cutter series is widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and mold making:

• Automotive Industry: Suitable for machining engine blocks, cylinder heads, piston rings, and other parts.
• Aerospace: Capable of machining aircraft fuselages, wings, landing gear, and more.
• Electronics Industry: Used for machining electronic components, PCBs, and other parts.
• Mold Making: Ideal for machining mold cavities, mold cores, and other components.

 

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Side Milling Tools Specialist