Tungaloy has announced the expansion of its DoOcto line, adding positive inserts for face milling operations.

DoOcto/DoQuad offers the economic advantages of double-sided inserts with multiple corners. The series now introduces 2 types of 8-cornered positive inserts applicable on the existing cutter bodies.

OWMT-ML insert is suitable for machining workpiece materials with low rigidity and difficult-to-cut materials, such as stainless steel and heat-resistant alloys, due to low cutting force and good chip control.

OWMT-HJ insert is ideal for roughing large-sized workpiece materials with wide surface as it performs excellent chip evacuation at high feed. Plus, the inserts provide stable machining and long tool life, thanks to the new grade AH3135 with alternately stacked layers.

This expansion makes the lineup of the inserts of DoOcto / DoQuad 4 types, including the existing 2 types of economical double-sided inserts which are suitable for steel and cast iron machining, and now the series is applicable for a wider variety of face milling operations.

Main features:

OWMT-ML insert: Low cutting force and good chip controlOWMT-HJ insert: High-feed cutting that delivers outstanding efficiencyNew grade AH3135: Strong chipping and fracture resistance

For more information, visit www.tungaloy.co.jp.