Tooling News No.541

High efficiency shoulder milling cutter

SEC-WaveMill

WSE Series

Ideal for high-efficiency machining oftitanium alloys, such as aerospacecomponents

A selection of corner radiuses
capable of handling large ramping angles

SEC-WaveMill

WSE Series¢ Features
D Ideal for machining titanium alloys for aerospace
Designed for machining at large ramping angles, coupledwith a selection of corner radiuses, makes it applicable fora variety of applications including titanium structural parts
D Stable and long tool life in machining titanium alloys
The optimized cutting edge shape together with newly
developed ACS2500/ACS3000 grades (for machining
exotic alloys) result in excellent wear resistance andfracture resistance
D Optimized cutting edge shape and chip pocket forexcellent chip evacuation¢ Product Range
TypeShellShank

Number in DD shows the number of teeth
Dia. (mm)ø50

ø63Standard WSE 16000RSSS

56Long56Description

Cat. No.

ø32

WSE 16000RSSSL

3Standard WSE 16000ESS¢ Applicable to various applications!
Groove Expansion

Helical Milling

Groove Milling

Shoulder Milling

Ramping¢ Ramping/Helical Milling Upper Limit
Ramping

Flat bottom machining

Machining with prepared hole

Pitch

RMPX

Pitch

ap
DCDCDCWork Dia.

Dia.
Max. Ramping
Corner Radius
DCAngleREø (mm)RMPX (°)
325063RE ≥ 5.0
RE ≤ 4.0
RE ≥ 5.0
RE ≤ 4.0
RE ≥ 5.0
RE ≤ 4.0

8.4
12.2
3.6
5.6
2.5
3.9

Dia.
Corner Radius Max. Hole Dia.
DCRE
ø (mm)
ø (mm)
325063

4.0
0.8
4.0
0.8
4.0
0.8

55.3
61.3
91.6
97.3
117.6
123.3

Work Dia.

Max. Pitch(mm/rev)

Standard WorkDia.
ø (mm)

Max. Pitch(mm/rev)

Min. MachiningDia.
ø (mm)

Max. Pitch(mm/rev)

13.0
13.0
11.2
13.0
10.1
11.7

55.2
56.3
91.6
92.2
117.6
118.2

13.0
13.0
11.2
11.0
10.1
9.9

45.9
45.9
81.9
81.9
107.9
107.9

3.0
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.7
2.6

Precautions for Flat Bottom Machining· For flat bottom machining, if the work diameteris smaller than the minimum machining
diameter, there will be a centre uncut portion.
· A prepared centre hole should be made.
· Above the maximum machining diameter, thisportion can be removed by traverse cutting withthe same cutter.

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SEC-WaveMill

WSE Series¢ Grade Features
Work Material

Grade

ACS2500

New PVD Coating Features

Coating Thickness (μm)

Features

3Carbide substrate with excellent wear
and adhesion resistance, coupled witha chipping resistant coating, provide
outstanding performance especially inmachining titanium alloys

Exotic Alloy

Stainless SteelACS3000

PVD
Ultra-fine grained B additive

High toughness carbide substrate
and a coating with excellent chipping
resistance provide outstanding stability
when machining titanium alloys, heatresistant alloys or stainless steel

3· New AlTiBN coating, with anultra-fine coating structure,achieves high strength andtoughness· Outstanding chipping resistanceand wear resistance

200nm

CoatingLayer

Cross Section ofCutting Edge CoatingTEM Image¢ Grade Application Range

High Adhesion Strength

The newly developed ACS2500/ACS3000 grades ideal for machining
titanium alloys, heat-resistant alloys and stainless steel are now available!

Exotic Alloy

Stainless Steel

Exotic Alloy

Stainless Steel

Finishing to Light Cutting
Coated Carbide Coated Carbide

Work Material

PMedium Cutting

Carbidesubstrate

Rough to Heavy Cutting

ACS2500P¢ Chipbreaker ShapeWork Material M Stainless Steel, S Exotic Alloy
Applications

General-purpose to roughingFeatures

Standard

E typeACS3000¢ Excellent Chip Control
Cutting Conditions
vc = 60m/min
fz = 0.12mm/t
ap = 10mm
ae = 21mm
Wet (7MPa)
Ramping Angle: 0°

Chip
Stable Chip Control

WSE Type

Chipbreaker

Cutting
Edge
Cross
SectionSignificantly improved coating
adhesion and more than 2x
conventional chipping resistancevc = 50m/min
fz = 0.12mm/t
ap = 4mm
ae = 50mm
Wet (7MPa)
Ramping Angle: 3°

Unstable Chips

Competitor’s ProductStable Chip Control

15°

WSE Type
vc = 50m/min
fz = 0.12mm/t
ap = 4mm
ae = 50mm
Wet (7MPa)
Ramping Angle: 5.5°

Unstable Chips

Competitor’s ProductStable Chip Control

×Machining Not Possible
WSE Type

Competitor’s Product

Machine : 5-axis Machine HSK100, Work Material: Ti-6AI-4V
Tool: WSE 16050RS05L (ø50, 5-tooth)
Insert: XOMT160540PEER-E (ACS3000)

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SEC-WaveMill

WSE 16000RS TypeRadial
Axial

Exotic Alloy-9° to -6°
8° to 14°

DCSFMSDCB H7KWW

LF

CBDPFig 1

KDP

RakeAngle

Stainless Steel

D2
D1
DCStock¢ Body (Shell Type)

MetricCat. No.

WSE 16050RS05 D
WSE 16050RS05L D
WSE 16063RS06 D
WSE 16063RS06L DDimensions (mm)Dia.
DC50506363BossDCSFMS
41415050

Height Hole Dia. Keyway Width Keyway Depth Mounting Depth
LF
DCB
KWW
KDP
CBDP40(38.5)
22
10.4
6.3
2050(48.5)
22
10.4
6.3
2040(38.5)
22
10.4
6.3
2050(48.5)
22
10.4
6.3
20

Bolt
D1
18181818Bolt
D211111111

Numberof Teeth
55
66

WeightFig
(kg)
0.24
10.33
10.46
10.61
1The LF dimensions in parentheses are dimensions using RE = 5.0 or higher inserts. When using RE = 5.0 or higher inserts, the maximum depth of cut is 13mm.
Take note of the cutter mounting size (DCB) when selecting a cutter. Inserts are sold separately.

¢ Identification CodeWSE 16 050 R S 05 L
SeriesInsert Size

Dia.

Feed
Direction

MetricBore

Numberof TeethLong¢ Parts
Flat Insert Screw

Detachable Wrench
Handle Grip
Bit

Anti-seizure
Cream

BFTX0409IP

HPS1015

SUMI-P

3.0

TRB15IP

Recommended Tightening Torque (N·m) D mark: Standard stocked item4

SEC-WaveMill

WSE 16000RS TypeStainless Steel¢ Insert

Exotic Alloy

Dimensions (mm)Coated Carbide

Precautions for Mounting Inserts

11111111222

110.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
6.35

21.5

5.5

˚

DDD
D
D
D
D
D
D20

DDDD
D
DD
D
DFig

RE˚

CornerRadius
RE

20

XOMT 160508PEER-E
XOMT 160512PEER-E
XOMT 160516PEER-E
XOMT 160520PEER-E
XOMT 160530PEER-E
XOMT 160540PEER-E
XOMT 160550PEER-E
XOMT 160560PEER-E
XOMT 160564PEER-E

Fig2
RE

ACS3000

Cat. No.

Fig1

ACS2500

Grade ClassificationHigh-speed/Light
Medium Cutting
Process
Roughing

18.1

4.7

*Modification of the cutter body is required when
mounting an insert with corner radius 5.0 or higher.

Gap(1) Clean the mounting seat surface andcontact parts.
(2) While pressing the insert firmly against
the seat surface, tighten the screws with
the included wrench.
(3) Apply Anti-seizure Cream to the screws
and tighten at the recommended torque.
(4) After tightening, check that there are nogaps on the seat surface.

(1) Modify 1.5mm from the tipWrenchInsert(2) C chamfer 4.5mmBodyGap¢ Recommended Cutting Conditions
ISOS

M

Work Material
Exotic Alloy
Stainless
Steel

Cutting Speed vc (m/min)Feed Rate fz (mm/t)
Min. - Optimum - Max. Min. - Optimum - Max.

GradeHardness

ChipbreakerHeat-Resistant AlloyQ

E25 -35- 50

0.05 - 0.10 - 0.15

ACS2500/ACS3000

Ti AlloyQE

30 -60- 90

0.05 - 0.10 - 0.15

ACS2500/ACS3000

SUS430 and Others (Martensitic/Ferritic)

200

E

115 - 145 - 175

0.05 - 0.10 - 0.15

ACS2500/ACS3000

SUS403 and Others (Martensitic/Hardened)

240

E105 - 130 - 1550.05 - 0.10 - 0.15

ACS2500/ACS3000

SUS304, SUS316 (Austenitic)

180E

125 - 155 - 190

0.05 - 0.10 - 0.15

ACS2500/ACS3000

D The recommended cutting conditions may not be practical depending on the operating conditions (e.g. machine, work material shape, clamping system).
D For groove milling, adjust the feed rate to around 70% of the above values.
Note

The cutting conditions above are a guide. Actual conditions will need to be adjusted according to machine rigidity, work clamp rigidity, depth of cut and other factors.

D mark: Standard stocked item5SEC-WaveMill

WSE 16000E Type
RakeAngle

RadialAxial

Stainless Steel

Exotic Alloy-9°8°

DCDMM h7

Fig 1

LHLF

Cat. No.

Stock¢ Body (Shank Type)
WSE 16032E03

DDimensions (mm)

Dia.
DC
32

Shank
DMM
32

Head
LH
60(58.4)

Overall Length
LF
170(168.4)

Number of Teeth
3Weight(kg)
0.90

Fig
1

The LH and LF dimensions in parentheses are dimensions using RE = 5.0 or higher inserts. When using RE = 5.0 or higher inserts, the maximum depth of cut is 13mm.
Inserts are sold separately.

¢ Identification CodeWSE 16 032 E 03
SeriesInsert Size

Dia.

ShankType

Numberof Teeth¢ Parts
Flat Insert Screw

WrenchAnti-seizure
Cream

BFTX0409IP

TRDR15IP

SUMI-P

3.0

Recommended Tightening Torque (N·m) D mark: Standard stocked item

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SEC-WaveMill

WSE 16000E Type

Stainless Steel¢ Insert

Exotic Alloy

Dimensions (mm)Coated Carbide

Precautions for Mounting Inserts

1111
11
1
1
22
2

11

0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
6.35

21.5

5.5

˚

DDDDDDDDD20DDDDDDDDDFig

RE˚CornerRadiusRE

20XOMT 160508PEER-E
XOMT 160512PEER-E
XOMT 160516PEER-E
XOMT 160520PEER-E
XOMT 160530PEER-E
XOMT 160540PEER-E
XOMT 160550PEER-E
XOMT 160560PEER-E
XOMT 160564PEER-E

Fig2
REACS3000

Cat. No.

Fig1

ACS2500

Grade Classification
High-speed/Light
Medium Cutting
Process
Roughing

18.1

4.7

*Modification of the cutter body is required when
mounting an insert with corner radius 5.0 or higher.

Gap(1) Clean the mounting seat surface andcontact parts.
(2) While pressing the insert firmly against
the seat surface, tighten the screws withthe included wrench.
(3) Apply Anti-seizure Cream to the screws
and tighten at the recommended torque.
(4) After tightening, check that there are nogaps on the seat surface.

(1) Modify 1.5mm from the tip

WrenchInsert(2) C chamfer 4.5mm
BodyGap¢ Recommended Cutting Conditions
ISOS

M

Work Material
Exotic Alloy
Stainless
Steel

Cutting Speed vc (m/min)Feed Rate fz (mm/t)
Min. - Optimum - Max. Min. - Optimum - Max.

GradeHardness

ChipbreakerHeat-Resistant Alloy

QE25 -35- 500.05 - 0.10 - 0.15

ACS2500/ACS3000

Ti Alloy

QE30 -60- 90

0.05 - 0.10 - 0.15

ACS2500/ACS3000

SUS430 and Others (Martensitic/Ferritic)

200

E

115 - 145 - 175

0.05 - 0.10 - 0.15

ACS2500/ACS3000

SUS403 and Others (Martensitic/Hardened)240E

105 - 130 - 155

0.05 - 0.10 - 0.15

ACS2500/ACS3000

SUS304, SUS316 (Austenitic)

180E

125 - 155 - 190

0.05 - 0.10 - 0.15

ACS2500/ACS3000

D The recommended cutting conditions may not be practical depending on the operating conditions (e.g. machine, work material shape, clamping system).
D For groove milling, adjust the feed rate to around 70% of the above values.
Note

The cutting conditions above are a guide. Actual conditions will need to be adjusted according to machine rigidity, work clamp rigidity, depth of cut and other factors.

D mark: Standard stocked item7¢ Application Examples
Titanium Alloy Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace Component
Sumitomo
Competitor’s ProductTool
WSE16050RS05L Single-Sided, 2 Corners
Grade
ACS3000
QInsertXOMT160540PEER-E
Q
Cutter Dia. (mm)5050
Number of Teeth
55vc (m/min)
5050vf (mm/min)
191191fz (mm/t)
0.120.12
ap (mm)44ae (mm)1010Coolant
Wet
Wet
Although cutting edge
chipping resulted in an
unstable tool life, WSEResults
Type suppresses fractures
for double the tool life ofcompetitor’s productTitanium Alloy Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace Component
Sumitomo
Competitor’s ProductTool
WSE16050RS05L Single-Sided, 2 Corners
GradeACS3000
QInsertXOMT160540PEER-E
Q
Cutter Dia. (mm)505050
Number of Teeth
555vc (m/min)
7550
75vf (mm/min)
287287287
fz (mm/t)
0.120.18
0.12
ap (mm)101010ae (mm)252525Coolant
Wet
Wet
Tool life was similar tocompetitor’s under the same
cutting conditions, but with theResultschange of cutting conditions,tool life was doubled with thesame efficiency

Titanium Alloy Ti-6Al-4V Aerospace Component
Sumitomo
Competitor’s Product
WSE16050RS05L Single-Sided, 2 Corners
Vertical Machining Centre Tool
BT50
GradeACS3000
QInsertXOMT160520PEER-E
Q
Cutter Dia. (mm)5050
Number of Teeth
55vc (m/min)
32
32vf (mm/min)
102102fz (mm/t)
0.10.1ap (mm)3 to 103 to 10ae (mm)35 to 50
35 to 50
Coolant
Wet
Wet
Results

Sudden fractures suppressed
for a stable tool life

Sumitomo Electric Cutting Tools Official Apps for iOS/AndroidCutting calculation App

Grade & chipbreaker comparison App

Very hot or lengthy chips may be discharged while themachine is in operation. Therefore, machine guards, safety
goggles or other protective covers must be used. Fire safety
precautions must also be considered.

< SAFETY NOTES >Please handle with care as this product has sharp edges.
Improper cutting conditions or mis-handling of the tool may resultin breakages or projectiles. Therefore, please use the tool within its
recommended conditions.

When using non-water soluble cutting oil, precautions
against fire must be taken and please ensure that a fire
extinguisher is placed near the machine.

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