Finishing with circular segment cutters

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Highlights at a glance

  • High time savings: significantly shorter cycle times thanks to larger cross feeds
  • First-class surface quality: perfect results with all common materials
  • Easy to use: familiar 3- and 5-axis toolpaths, can be used directly in Mastercam
  • Flexible use: for lens, cone, droplet or barrel milling cutters
  • Cost-optimized: less tool wear and less reworking

Faster processing with perfect surface quality

When finishing with circular segment cutters, the entire cutting edge area of the tool is used. This allows larger cross infeeds to be achieved without compromising the surface quality. The CAD/CAM software Mastercam supports this innovative milling strategy for single and multi-surface machining and significantly shortens the machining time.

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Typical areas of application and processing strategies

  • Medical technology: precise finishing of difficult-to-machine materials and complex implant geometries
  • Turbine production: Machining of blades, compressors and vanes
  • Aerospace: efficient finishing of high-strength structural components
  • Mold and tool making: deep cavities and mold inserts with the highest surface quality
  • Precision mechanics/watch industry: perfect surfaces for filigree components
  • Mechanical engineering: economical finishing of large, complex components

All important functions and toolpaths at a glance

  • Dynamic adjustment of the milling cutter for optimum utilization of the entire cutting edge area
  • Large radii for greater web spacing - shorter processing time with consistent quality
  • Automated multi-surface machining within the familiar 3- and 5-axis toolpaths
  • Full integration in Mastercam Multi-Axis - can be used without additional modules
  • Compatibility with common milling cutter shapes such as lens, cone, drop or barrel cutters
  • Reliable simulation for maximum process reliability

Extra boost: The contact point shifts dynamically due to the continuous adjustment of the approach angle – the tool makes optimum use of its cutting edge, which further reduces machining time and costs.

Production benefits for manufacturing companies

  • Up to 70 % shorter finishing times compared to conventional ball nose end mills
  • Fewer tool changes and longer tool life
  • Reduced reworking thanks to uniform surfaces Flexibility for a wide range of industries and materials