Example of copper and ceramic machining with PCD spiral flute end mill
High-quality machining of copper – High-quality machining with PCD ball end mill
Machine used: HS430L manufactured by Sodick Co., Ltd.
Material: Copper
Machining time
Roughing: 42min
Finishing: 1h27min
Finishing conditions
Spindle rotational frequency (S) : 40,000min-1
Feed speed (F) : 2,400mm/min
Cutting (axial/radial direction) : 0.02mm
Tools used
Roughing: Carbide ball end mill R 2.0
Finishing: PCD ball end mill R 1.0
Ceramic machining – Ceramic machining with PCD ball end mill
A spiral flute form of PCD (diamond sintered compact), which is difficult to fabricate has been made available!!
| Machining setup | |
| Tool used | DBE‐2100(R1) |
| Work material | High-purity sintered alumina (HRC77 or equivalent) |
| Size | 20×30×10 (㎜) |
| Machine used | HS430L manufactured by Sodick Co., Ltd. |
| Rotational frequency | 20.000min-1 |
| Feed | 1.000㎜/min |
| Z cutting | 0.008㎜ |
| Accuracy of finished surface | Ra 0.4932μm |
| Roughing | Electroplated diamond grindstone |
| Features |
| The spiral flute shape provides high-efficient machining and long life. Applicable work materials include non-ferrous metals, glass, and ceramics. The combination of electrical discharge and grinding offers high accuracy. (An R accuracy inspection sheet accompanies each mill.) |
