Turn-Mill Technology Innovation: Galvanized Block Turning with Wiper Face Mill #tech

This content explores the Turn-Mill Technology Innovation applied to CNC lathes for processing block-shaped workpieces made of galvanized material. Galvanized material is notoriously challenging to machine because the zinc coating tends to adhere to the cutting tool (Built-Up Edge or BUE) and results in a poor surface finish.

Key Innovations Discussed:
Milling on Lathe (Turn-Mill) Technique: The use of a high-speed face mill mounted on the CNC lathe's live tooling turret. This method combines workpiece rotation (turning function) with tool rotation and movement (milling function), allowing for more stable and controlled cutting of the galvanized block.

Special Wiper Face Mill Tool (Scrub Tool): The utilization of a face mill equipped with Wiper Inserts (the scrub tool) during the finishing stage. The wiper insert is designed with a wide, very flat secondary geometry. This tool effectively levels the microscopic peaks left after the main cut, resulting in an ultra-low surface roughness (Ra)—a quality difficult to achieve on zinc-coated (galvanized) materials with standard turning tools.

Chip & Zinc Layer Management: The combination of optimized cutting speeds on the face mill and the specialized tool design effectively reduces the build-up of the zinc layer on the cutting edges, minimizing BUE, and producing a zero-defect surface.

This innovation is a state-of-the-art solution in the metalworking industry, ensuring that galvanized block components can be machined with high dimensional accuracy, superior surface finish, and faster cycle times.

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