Machining of 6.3” Impeller Bengt Olsson Project Manager Competence Center PLM Sandvik Tooling bengt.olsson@sandvik.com

Part of the Sandvik Group Tooling Mining & Construction Materials Technology The Sandvik Group is a world-leader in three selected areas. Tooling specialises in cemented carbide and high-speed steel tools for metalworking. Sandvik Coromant is a part of this business area. Tooling is active in three areas, indexable tools – where you can find Sandvik Coromant, solid tools and blanks and wear parts. Mining & Construction concentrates on machinery, tools and service for rock excavation. Materials Technology focuses on products in advanced materials, special alloys, resistance materials — and stainless steel. The Sandvik Group has more than 95% of the sales and two thirds of production outside Sweden. The Sandvik Group operates in 130 countries across the world. In Europe and North America. In South America, Africa and the Middle East. In Asia and Australia. Customers are active in many industries, including automotive and aerospace, mining and construction, chemical, oil and gas, power, pulp and paper, household appliances, electronics, medical technology and pharmaceuticals. About two thirds of the products are industrial consumption goods, and one third investment goods.

Sandvik Coromant Facts World’s Largest Cutting Tool Producer Employees: 8 000 Representation in 130 countries 3 central distribution centers More than 20 productivity centers Application centers Due to accountancy restrictions we are not allowed to present financial figures regarding Sandvik Coromant. This can only be presented on Tooling or Group level. Sandvik Coromant is represented in 130 countries. We have local co-operation with distributors, agents, machine tool manufacturers, machine tool suppliers, customers and universities all over the world The Sandvik Coromant direct delivery system (DD) operates deliveries to end-users from our central warehouses in Netherlands, US and Singapore within 24 hours. Sandvik Coromant have 3 central distribution centers (stocking points) in the Netherlands, Singapore and the US. 20 productivity centers We are also building and planning application centers around the world, which gives us the opportunity to increase our customers as well as our own knowledge in different applications. Facts: Coromant in Sweden Head office is in Sandviken. Locate e.g. management, central administration, product design and research and development. Number of employees: around 650. In Gimo, close by, is the production unit for standard products and the world’s largest carbide insert manufacturing plant. Number of employees: around 1600. Västberga in Stockholm is a major base for research and development in powder and grades. Number of employees: around 170. .

The Driving Force Contribute to Customer Success in Manufacturing Successful customers make smart decisions at multiple areas of their manufacturing. Smart decisions are made in presence of relevant and accurate information. Sandvik Coromant offers in addition to high performing cutting tools: Relevant and accurate information in order to enable smart decisions.

Smart Decisions Influenced by Cutting Tool Information CAD/CAM choice of operations, machines, cutting tools creation of efficient tool paths Tool Management efficient inventory and service of items in tool crib selection and creation of tool assemblies Simulation verification of tool paths selection of cutting data CNC Machining optimization of process Contribute to make relevant and current information available before strategic decisions are being made

Machining Demonstration 6.3” Impeller Material: Ti6Al4V Cutting Tools Coromant Plura Solid Carbide Endmills Cylindrical endmills for roughing 3º conical ball nose mills for finishing T7 D=10 T10 R=3 3º T9 D=8 T8 R=4 3º

Methods of Cutting Climb: Roughing: -Slot, flank and profile milling -Climb milling Finishing: -Flank and profile milling -Climb milling -Conventional milling (finish of blades) Conventional:

List of Operations Cutting speed target: 200 sfm Cutter load limit: .002 inch chip thickness

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