Copying performance                                                             The CopyMax product family has grown. Now that the double-sided CopyMax 2 insert has proved its worth in mold and die making, LMT Kieninger has also developed the one-sided CopyMax 1 plate. The carrier tools have also been supplemented. Cylindrical steel shaft versions, available in two different lengths, and the cylindrical bolt-on milling cutter are new to the product range. The extra tools are available with internal coolant supply.

Their particular strength is demonstrated by the CopyMax family when it comes to roughing and semi-finishing larger molds and in the removal of rest material (Fig. 1). Depending on the nature of the component, the customer can use either the one-sided or double-sided version of the CopyMax indexable inserts and thus determine their specific advantages themselves. In any case, the user achieves maximum process reliability in terms of quality and service life.

The long life of these tool designs - which has been increased by a factor of 4 when using both cutting edges on the Copymax 2 - is based on both the innovative high-performance Nanomold Gold coating and on the patent-pending HQS (High Quality Sintering) manufacturing process. With this process, even more stable cutting edges can be achieved thanks to the increased mold pressure and a special design. 

Many tool systems quickly reach their limits when roughing tool steel, stainless steel or even superalloys. LMT Kieninger has optimized the ACU-Jet Double6 Premium milling system especially for this purpose and added the 12mm dia. indexable insert.

The result is a tool which offers maximum stability and process reliability and which impresses with improved economy due to the double-sided use of the cutting inserts. The indexable inserts can be used up to 12 times.

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