Seco's new Turbo 12 and 18 chip splitter inserts tackle one of the most persistent headaches in milling: vibration and chip evacuation in deep-pocket applications.
Seco has introduced two new chip splitter milling inserts that lower the stress on both the machine and cutting tool for improved milling process stability. The Turbo 12 and 18 chip splitter inserts for the company's Turbo cutters, available in five grades for both square shoulder and helical milling cutters, significantly reduce chatter, vibration and stress on manufacturing equipment. For machine shops running tight tolerances, that stability translates directly into better surface finishes and fewer scrapped parts.
The Turbo 12 and 18 chip splitter inserts incorporate grooves on both of their cutting edges to minimize chip size and reduce cutting forces without reducing cutting data and depth of cut. The grooves effectively break what would be long, tangled strings of metal into manageable fragments before they can cause problems. By keeping chips as small as possible, shops lessen the risk of chip jamming, which improves process security and allows for more effective machining of deep pockets. This is particularly valuable in aerospace and mold-making applications where deep cavity work is routine and chip nests can cause tool breakage or surface damage in seconds.
Product managers Magnus Engdahl and Michael Davies work in tandem and spearhead the team who developed the inserts. Their collaboration reflects a practical understanding of what shops actually face on the floor every day.
"The Turbo 12 and 18 chip splitter milling inserts apply to various machining applications and materials," said Engdahl.
"The versatility of the inserts makes them suitable for a wide range of industry segments and materials, providing customers with a flexibility," adds Davies.
That flexibility matters more than it might seem. Shops increasingly need tooling that can handle multiple jobs without constant changeovers, and inserts that perform across a range of materials reduce inventory costs and setup time simultaneously.
Go deep with confidence
Hard-to-reach part features can pose challenges, and even the most robust combinations of machine and tool can struggle with long overhangs. The physics are straightforward: the further a tool extends from the spindle, the more it wants to deflect and vibrate. Seco chip splitter inserts overcome these challenges by effectively evacuating chips from deep pockets for improved chip flow. When chips are cleared efficiently, the cutting edge stays engaged with fresh material rather than re-cutting chips, which generates heat and accelerates wear. Plus, Turbo 12 and 18 chip splitter inserts reduce chatter commonly associated with long-reach applications, resulting in longer tool life and better surface finishes. For shops machining titanium or stainless steel components with deep features, that chatter reduction can mean the difference between a part passing inspection and heading to the scrap bin.
Stability for unattended operation
Because of their stability and ability to reduce cutting forces, Turbo 12 and 18 chip splitter inserts give shops the much needed process security and reliability required for effective unattended machining operations. This is where the real productivity gains live. When operators cannot stand by the machine to adjust feeds and speeds on the fly, the tooling needs to be predictable. These inserts deliver that predictability by minimizing the variables that cause problems during lights-out runs. As a result, shops increase output while also minimizing stress on the machine and tool, which keeps spindle bearings healthier longer and extends the working life of expensive cutter bodies.
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With its origins in Fagersta, Sweden and present in more than 75 countries, Seco is a leading global provider of metal cutting solutions for indexable milling, solid milling, turning, holemaking, threading and tooling systems. For nearly 100 years, Seco has driven excellence throughout the entire manufacturing journey, ensuring high-precision machining and high-quality output.
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