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Sandvik Coromant launches new software module for

controlled chip breaking

Sandvik Coromant has veyors, causing damage and
unveiled a new machining equipment downtime. Suc-
method that enables cessful chip control is the key
controlled chip breaking in for good component quality
thread turning applications. when thread turning.
Launched within the existing OptiThreading™ has been
CoroPlus Tool Path software, designed with these chal-
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OptiThreading™ is a new lenges in mind. The module is
software module that will help available as part of a subscrip-
manufacturers overcome one tion to the CoroPlus Tool Path,
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of the most significant issues and is developed specifically
within thread turning — the for CoroThread 266 tools and
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risk of chip jams and their inserts.
associated downtime. Using the method and interfere with the cutting zone by poor chip control.
CoroPlus Tool Path soft- software, manufacturers can are eliminated, improving com- “OptiThreading™ solves the
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ware offers programming sup- fully optimize their thread turn- ponent quality. It also results most extensive issue within
port for external and internal ing operations. As part of the in less manual work removing thread turning, which is chip
thread turning operations. The solution, CoroPlus Tool Path long chips jamming the tool, control,” said Hampus Jemt,
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software generates NC codes helps users develop optimized the component or the chip Product Manager at Sandvik
based on cutting data param- OptiThreading™ tool paths conveyor, resulting in less un- Coromant. “Through CoroPlus
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eters to secure the correct that specifically conquer the planned machine stops. Using Tool Path, we already offered
number of passes with evenly challenge of chip control. This OptiThreading™ also makes software for optimized turn-
distributed cutting forces for is achieved by offering tool it possible to increase cutting ing, and we offered a robust
optimal productivity, tool life paths that deliver controlled, speeds for shorter cycle times tooling solution in the form of
and process security. Now, to oscillating movements for and improved productivity. the CoroThread 266. Now, as
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enhance the software further, interrupted cuts that go in and There are several reasons we introduce OptiThreading™,
Sandvik Coromant has intro- out of the cut on all passes why OptiThreading™ and the we’re able to help customers
duced a new module. except the last one. CoroThread 266 are suitably overcome one of their biggest
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A common problem in Supporting this cutting matched threading partners. concerns with performing
thread turning is that chips coil method delivers multiple OptiThreading™ creates high thread turning.
around robots, chucks, tools benefits. Using OptiThread- cutting forces, and thus needs “We understand the chal-
and components. The chips ing™, long chips that damage a tool that can withstand them. lenges of the machine shop.
can also get caught in con- a component’s surface and The CoroThread 266 has Pressures to get the job done
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an iLock interface that gives fast make unplanned down-
exceptional stability on insert time a thing of nightmares,
indexing, making it capable of so avoiding the perils of chip
handling extreme forces. The control is crucial. Having this
tool is also available in a wide all-embracing solution as part
variety of assortments, with a of our offering means we can
selection of grades and geom- help manufacturers adopt a
etries that cover most materials new threading methodology
and applications. Together, the that not only soothes their wor-
software and hardware solu- ries regarding chip control, but
tions deliver secure, precise also helps to produce higher
threading that is not hampered quality components.”

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