Tooling expert Walter GB has announced that its new WEP10 cermet indexable insert offers two major advantages over coated carbide inserts for finish turning. The first is a doubling in tool life and the second no fluctuation in dimensional wear, which minimises the need for re-adjustment, for example, when making modifications to the component. Made from an extremely fine-grained substrate on a TiCN/CN base with an Ni/Co binder, the benefits are a result of the insert’s highly wear-resistant multi-layer coating. In addition, a special edge preparation on the cermet grade produces a glossy finished surface (at high and low cutting speeds) – particularly desirable for components that are visible, such as those used in car interiors, when a good surface value alone isn’t enough. WEP10 is suitable for stainless steels and cast iron as well as ISO P materials, and is especially useful for finishing parts such as drive shafts and gearwheels with a continuous or slightly interrupted cut. Walter GB www.walter-tools.com Michael Tyrrell Author Michael Tyrrell Digital Coordinator Tags Walter GB Tooling & Workholding Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter Related Articles Custom indexable inserts in Xpress time Walter celebrates 100 years of innovation Schunk and Walter to host aerospace machining event Most recent Articles Sheffield engineering firm wins innovation award Prime cutting performance for expanding group XYZ targets Poland for growth Share This Article Tweet Share Share Share Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter
