Die Mold Tool Selection

RobbJack offers a range of solid carbide cutting tools for the die and mold industry:

  • Ball End, DM/MDM series
    • For hardness up to 62 HRc
    • Can be PVD coated for improved wear resistance
    • Materials are 6-12% cobalt
    • Greater stiffness than steel shanks with a max L:D ratio of 11x, where steel is limited to 4x
    • Available 1/32″ to 1/2″ (0.5mm to 12mm)
    • Applications include roughing, semi-finishing, finishing, and helical boring
  • Bull Nose, HM/MHM series
    • For hardness up to 60 HRc
    • Can be PVD coated for improved wear resistance
    • Provides larger diameters with small corner radii
    • Typical uses include semi-finishing and finishing with straight sides and corner radii
  • Square End, XG/MXG series, XF/MXF series and SS/MSS–SR/MSR series
    • For hardness up to 40 HRc
    • Can be PVD coated for improved wear resistance
    • 6-12% cobalt material
    • Side milling
    • Uses include roughing, semi-finishing, finishing flat areas, slotting, and pocketing
  • Die mold tools are available with extended reach lengths
    • Draft angles provide greater strength
    • Straight neck for machining against walls
  • Controlling heat generation in die/mold machining applications
    • Get the heat out of the chip – Use the appropriate speeds and feeds for the material and tool
    • Mist coolant is a good method that avoids thermal shocking the tool
    • High pressure air
    • Select the proper tool coating

Contact a RobbJack specialist for more help with your die/mold application!

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