Sandvik Coromant combines two milling geometries for faster complex profiling

Metal cutting tool and Metal cutting tool and manufacturing solutions specialist Sandvik Coromant has launched a new profiling solution, CoroMill® Plura barrel conical. The two-in-one tool combines barrel and ball-nose geometries to improve productivity, process security, and surface quality for multi-axis profiling of complex components such as blisks and blades.

The tool combines barrel and ball-nose radii in one geometry. This enables manufacturers to machine fillets, flanks and complex surfaces in a single setup, reducing the number of passes and tool changes while increasing machine utilization.

Its large barrel radius permits greater step-over rates while maintaining the required surface quality. Varying contact points also distribute heat and cutting loads across a larger area, supporting stable and predictable tool life.

“CoroMill® Plura barrel conical gives manufacturers a versatile solution for demanding profiling operations,” says Staffan Lundström, Product Manager for solid carbide end milling tools at Sandvik Coromant. “By combining multiple operations in one tool, customers can reduce non-cutting time and achieve a more productive and reliable machining process.”

Optimized for semi-finishing and finishing in ISO S materials, the range includes dedicated geometries and grades for titanium alloys and heat-resistant super-alloys. Secondary materials are stainless steel, steel, hardened steel and cast iron. Grades T2CH and R2AH feature Zertivo® 2.0 coating technology and are designed to provide high process security, wear resistance and cutting-edge reliability.

CoroMill® Plura barrel conical strengthens Sandvik Coromant’s complete offer for blisk and blade machining. The portfolio also includes CoroMill® Plura ball nose, CoroMill® Plura lollipop, CoroMill® Plura conical ball nose and CoroMill® Plura barrel. Staffan Lundström continues: “Our portfolio provides dedicated solutions for applications ranging from flexible point milling and complex undercuts to flank milling and high-productivity surfacing. Together, these tools help customers address diverse component features, accessibility requirements and productivity demands.”