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Tools for aluminium machining
The best for aluminium machining
Aluminium
Aluminium - a material that has a future
[ mill. tons]
Aluminium in the automobile

Particularly in the field of transport
engineering massive application of
light weight materials represents
the order of the day. The goal of
saving fuel and other energy forms
can mainly be achieved through the
reduction of vehicle weights.
Apart from various synthetic
materials, the classical light metal
aluminium offers the best
prerequisites for reaching this
objective.
In other application fields, too, its
numerous favourable properties
make aluminium an appreciated
construction material for engineers.
1999
2009
(Prognosis EAA)
Trends in the field of machining
HPC High Performance Cutting
machine down times

roughing
finishing
conventional
HPC
machining
Prerequisites for
HPC machining
HSC spindle
(> 25,000 rev./min)
high feed rates

(> 40 m/min)
high acceleration
(> 2.5 3.0 m/sec)
fast CNC controls

(processing speed < 3.0 ms)
balanced tools
adequate cutting materials
Source: Heidelberger Druck
Time saving with

HPC machining
Machining time [in h]
Innovative machining strategies are

characterised by maximum cutting
speeds and feed rates in order to
obtain the highest possible metal
removal rates.
Refraining from massive use of
cooling lubricant represents an
importantdemand with reference to
the environmental impact.
Process safety and an increase in
productivity are the prerequisites
for a favourable market position
and thus competitiveness.
The machining properties of
aluminium are perfectly suitable for
putting modern machining
concepts into practice.
Machinability of aluminium alloys

Relative machinability
It depends on the type of alloy whether materials are easy to machine or not.
As far as machinability is concerned you can find any degree of difficulty, ranging from the easily machined
alloy stocks to the diffult to machine pure aluminium.
Alloy type
Al 99,9
non
hardened
Relative machinability
Al Mn
Al Mg
Al Mg Mn
4-5
3-5
3-4
hardened
cast aluminium alloys
malleable aluminium alloys
pure
Al
Group
Al Mg Si
machining alloy stock
Al Cu Mg
Al Cu Si Mg
Al Zn Mg Cu
3-4
1-2
2-3
3
2
G - Al Si
G - Al Si Mg
G - Al Si Cu
G - Al Mg
G - Al Mg Si
G - Al Cu Ti
G - Al Si Cu Mg Ni
3
2-3
2
2
2
2
2-3
1 - very good machinability

5 - bad machinability
Machinability can be defined as the degree of difficulty that a material creates when being machined. In order to
assess the machinability of a material basically 4 parameters have to be taken into consideration:
cutting force
tool life
surface quality
chip formation
Machinability of aluminium alloys

1. Cutting force
Aluminium requires only approx. 30 % of the cutting force necessary for
steel materials. The influence of the material on the cutting force is expressed
through the special cutting force Ks1.1 . The rake angle of the cutting edge is
of particular interest regarding the cutting force. Increasing the rake angle
by one degree the cutting force is reduced by ~1.5%.
Important characteristics of PLANSEE TIZIT inserts:

rake angle > 25
sharp, uniform cutting edge
extra-smooth rake face
2. Tool life
cutting material:
HM-K10
crater wear
flank wear
built up edges and

adhesion to the
cutting edge
Alloys
cutting speed Vc [m/min]
Reasons for wear:
thermal and mechanical stress

diffusion processes, friction
abrasive alloy elements
tendency to stick
treatment state of the alloy

extremely wear resistant hard metal grades
optimised coating
Source: WZL Aachen
tool life t [min]
The time the cutting edge can be used until it is worn out. In the field of
aluminium machining this criterion is determined by three wear forms:
3. Surface finish
With regard to surface finish you can distinguish between kinematic
roughness, surface roughness and roughness caused by disturbances. The
kinematic roughness is a function of the relative movement between tool
and work piece and the size of the corner radius.
The surface roughness is dependent upon the properties of the alloy, the
cutting data, geometry, cutting material and the surface quality of the rake
face. Disturbances, e.g. lack of stability of the machining systems, result in
surface defects such as chatter marks.
cut edge
roughness

optimised micro-geometry of the cutting edge
fine grain substrates
4. Chip formation
Badly formed chips disturb the production process considerably. They interfere
with both the work piece and the machine, and are difficult to remove them
from the machining environment. Precisely machined surfaces show
scratches; the quality of the pieces is reduced.
unfavourable
aluminium specific chip grooves
reduced friction between chip and rake face
favourable
Demands on tooling systems suitable for aluminium machining
adapted rake and

clearance angles
controlled chip formation
sharp, uniform
cutting edges
smooth rake faces
disturbance free chip flow

(claws etc.)
large chip pockets
HSC suitable
Cutting materials suitable for

aluminium machining
heat resistance and thermal stability
Overview
PCD
CBN
oxide
whisker reinforced
ceramics ceramics
coated
cermets
coated
hard metals
nitride
ceramics
cermets
sub-micron grade
hard metals
hard metals
on WC basis
powder metallurgical HSS, coated
HSS
toughness
cutting materials suitable for aluminium machining
PLANSEE TIZIT grades
Sm 80
Powder metallurgically produced HSS with
CVD carbonitride coating.
For niche applications in the fields of turning and
milling when highest toughness is required.
Suitable only for low and medium cutting speeds.
H 216 T / H 10 T
(K10 - K15)
Due to its regular structure the fine grain
substrate guarantees high cutting edge stability.
Universal grades!
TSM 10 (K10)
High wear resistance through fine
WC grains and low CO content.
First choice for solid carbide tools.
TSM 20 (K15 - K20)

High wear resistance and good toughness
through fine WC grain and medium CO content.
For special applications with solid carbide
tools and certain insert tools.
TSM 30
(K20 - K30)
Good wear resistance and very good toughness.

Fine WC grain and large CO content.
First choice for extremely stressed solid
carbide milling tools.
AMZ (K10)
Substrate with extremely hard PVD
coating containing Ti Al N - Al2O3.
Reduces wear and tendency to stick.
First choice for high cutting speeds and
alloys with tendency to stick.
PKD
Polycrystalline diamond (PCD segment
brazed onto a supporting insert).
First choice with abrasive Al-Si-alloys,
(>18% Si) for polish turning and
industrial scale manufacturing.
Coating layer system:

CVD Ti(C+N) TiN
Coating thickness:
5 m
Micro-hardness of the coating:
HV0,05 2500
Hardness:
HV 1630
Grain size:
1 m
CO content:
6%
Hardness:
HV 1850
Grain size:
0.7 m
CO content:
6%
Hardness:
HV 1720
Grain size:
0.7 m
CO content:
7.5 %
Hardness:
HV 1550
Grain size:
0.7 m
CO content:
10 %
Coating layer system:
PVD / Ti Al N
Coating thickness:
3 m
Micro-hardness of the coating:
HV0,05 3600
Hardness:
HV ~10.000
Grain size:
~10 m
Microfinish
Microfinish is synonymous with a high polish surface finish and therefore represents the logical continuation of
the advanced PLANSEE TIZIT aluminium line.
Indexable inserts with microfinish are perfectly suitable for the extremely high demands in aluminium machining.
The indexable insert with the P for the crucial plus in performance.
Every aluminium alloy has special demands on an indexable insert.
Problem:
Solution:
Chip particles get stuck in the

cutting edge area
Due to the tendency to stick the time
the tool can be used is decreased
Not everything that is desired in the field of
surface quality can be put into practice
REM photo: rake face without microfinish

chip particles stuck on the rake face
The shining surface keeps the

cutting edge free of chip particles
Tool life and wear are optimised
The surface quality of the finished product
meets highest demands
REM photo: rake face with microfinish

the indexable insert with the P
Chip formation
Factors influencing chip formation
Work piece material
alloys
type of structure
treatment state
Cutting material
friction on the
rake face
Cutting data
f / ap / vc
Machine
static and dynamic rigidity
Cooling
high volume coolant

minimum quantity lubrication
dry machining
Chip control
cutting edge geometry

chip groove
The chip groove design is of decisive importance. In order to obtain an optimum machining result, chip grooves
which are adapted to the alloy type or machinability group have to be applied.
Chip groove -23
Alloy:
soft malleable aluminium
alloys
(e.g. AlMn, AlMg)
Parts:
extrusion parts
Machining methods:
turning, reboring
f [mm/rev]
Chip grooves
Chip groove -25
Alloy:
cast and malleable aluminium
alloys, also with low Si
content
(e.g. G-AlSi2, AlMgSi)
Parts:
cast and forged parts
Machining methods:
turning, copy turning
f [mm/rev]
Chipgroove -27
Alloy:
cast and malleable aluminium
alloys
Parts:
cast parts, extrusion and
rolled parts
Machining methods:
turning, reboring
(same type of geometry also
for milling, drilling, parting,
grooving and thread cutting!)
f [mm/rev]
10
Competence in aluminium machining
11
Turning
Maxilock S tooling system

The positive screw clamping guarantees a safe
connection of the insert with the tool holder. Chip
evacuation is not hindered by obstructive clamping
elements. Due to the neutral insert position the
effectively available rake angle is identical with the
rake angle of the insert.
Program see special catalogue

Tool holders for turning and boring
(No. 90)
Indexable inserts
R= standard stock
r= limited stock or upon request
= coated hard metal

= uncoated hard metal
12
Type,
ordering description
AMZ
H 10 T
H 216 T
Insert delivery program
CCGT 060202FN-23P
CCGT 060202FN-25P
CCGT 060202FN-27
CCGT 060204FN-23
CCGT 060204FN-23P
CCGT 060204FN-25P
CCGT 060204FN-27
CCGT 09T302FN-25P
CCGT 09T302FN-27
CCGT 09T304FN-23
CCGT 09T304FN-23P
CCGT 09T304FN-25P
CCGT 09T304FN-27
CCGT 09T308FN-23P
CCGT 09T308FN-25P
CCGT 09T308FN-27
R
R
R
R R
R
R
R
R
R R
R
R R
r
R
R
R
R R
R
R
R R
Indexable inserts
Type,
AMZ
H 10 T
H 216 T
CCGT 120402FN-25P
CCGT 120402FN-27
CCGT 120404FN-25P
CCGT 120404FN-27
CCGT 120408FN-25P
CCGT 120408FN-27
CNGM 190612FN-27
R
R
R
R
R R
R
R
R R
R
DCGT 070202FN-25P
DCGT 070202FN-27
DCGT 070204FN-23
DCGT 070204FN-23P
DCGT 070204FN-25P
DCGT 070204FN-27
DCGT 11T302FN-25P
DCGT 11T302FN-27
DCGT 11T304FN-23P
DCGT 11T304FN-25P
DCGT 11T304FN-27
DCGT 11T308FN-23P
DCGT 11T308FN-25P
DCGT 11T308FN-27
R
R
R R
R
R
R
R
R R
R
R R
R
R
R
R R
R
R
R
R R
= coated hard metal

13
Turning
Indexable inserts
Type,
AMZ
H 10 T
H 216 T
RCGT 0602MOFN-27
RCGT 0803MOFN-27
RCGT 1003MOFN-27
RCGT 1204MOFN-27
R
RR
RR
SCGT 09T304FN-27
SCGT 09T308FN-27
SCGT 09T308FN-27
SCGT 120408FN-25P
SCGT 120408FN-27
R
R
R
TCGT 110204FN-27
TCGT 16T302FN-27
TCGT 16T304FN-27
TCGT 16T308EN-27
= coated hard metal

14
R
R
R R
R
R
R
R
Indexable inserts
-D
Type,
VCGT 110302FN-25P
VCGT 110302FN-27
VCGT 110304FN-25P
VCGT 110304FN-27
VCGT 110308FN-27
VCGT 160404FN-25P
VCGT 160404FN-27
VCGT 160408FN-25P
VCGT 160408FN-27
VCGT 160412FN-25
VCGT 160412FN-25P
VCGT 160412FN-27
VCGT 220530EN-27
VCGT 220530FN-25P
VCGT 220530FN-27
VCUW 160408FN-D
VCUW 160412FN-D
VCUW 220530FN-D
VPGT 220516FN-25P
VPGT 220516FN-27
VPUW 220516FN-D
AMZ
H 10 T
H 216 T
PKD
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R R
R
R
R R
R
R
R
R R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
= coated hard metal

= hard metal with PCD segment
15
MSS
Parting & grooving / threading

MSS stands for consistent modularity. Through the
change of modules the system can be adapted to the
respective machining method.
Flexibility, precision, stability and good economy
represent the main characteristics of this
PLANSEE TIZIT innovation.

MSS - The modular parting,
grooving and threading system
(No. 148)
Indexable inserts
-D
= coated hard metal

= hard metal with PCD-segment
16
Type,
AMZ
H 216 T
TSM 20
PKD
GX16-1E2.00N0.20-27P
GX16-2E3.00N0.30-27P
GX16-2R1.50N-27P
GX16-3E4.00N0.40-27P
GX16-3R2.00N-27P
GX16-3R2.50N-27P
GX16-4E6.00N0.50-27P
R
R
R
R R
R
R
R
GX24-4R3.00N-25P-F
GX24-4R3.00N-27P
GX24-4R3.00N-D
GX24-5R4.00N-25P-F
GX24-5R4.00N-27
GX24-5R4.00N-27-F
GX24-5R4.00N-27P
GX24-5R4.00N-27P-F
GX24-5R4.00N-35P-F
GX24-5R4.00N-D
R R
GX 16 - 1 E 2.00 N 0.20 - 27P
Application
R
R
R R
R
R
R
R R
R
R
chip groove code
corner radius
orientation
parting and grooving width
insert shape
width class
insert size
insert system
Indexable inserts
Type,
FX 2.2N0.10-27P
FX 3.1N0.15-27P
FX 4.1N0.15-27P
FX 3.1 N 0.15 - 27P
TC16-1 E 0,5 ISO-27P

TC16-1 E 0,75 ISO-27P
TC16-1 E 1,0 ISO-27P
TC16-1 E 1,25 ISO-27P
TC16-1 E 1,5 ISO-27P
TC16-2 E 1,75 ISO-27P
TC16-2 E 2,0 ISO-27P
TC16-2 E 2,5 ISO-27P
TC16-2 E 3,0 ISO-27P
TC16-1 I 1,0 ISO-27P
TC16-1 I 1,5 ISO-27P
TC16-2 I 2,0 ISO-27P
TC16-2 I 3,0 ISO-27P
TC16-1 EI 19 W-27P
TC16-2 EI 14 W-27P
TC16-2 EI 11 W-27P
TC16-1 EI-A60-27P
TC16-2 EI-G60-27P
TC16-2 EI-AG60-27P
TC16-3 EI-N60-27P
= coated hard metal

TC 16 - 2 I 2,0 ISO - 27P
AMZ
H 216 T
TSM 20
Application
R
R
R
chip groove code
corner radius
orientation
parting and groving width
insert system
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
turning
milling
chip groove code

thread standard
pitch
insert shape
width class
insert size
insert system
17
Drilling
Maxidrill
Tested and tried short hole drill system with trigon
inserts. The special insert position corresponds to a
PLANSEE TIZIT patent and ensures compensated
radial forces. This prevents the drill reliably from
running off centre.
Maxidrill first choice for drilling through-holes and
blind holes without flat bottom
range 14 53 mm

Tools and indexable inserts
for drilling into full material (No. 149)
Indexable inserts
Type,
WCGT 030204FN
WCGT 050304FN
WCGT 060304FN
WCGT 07T304FN
U 17 T
Application
R
R
R
R
PLANSEE TIZIT tip

Rods for solid carbide drills

Hard metal for precision tools (No. 147)
18
Drilling / turning
EcoCut
The unique multi-function tool for unbelievable
increase in productivity.
A PLANSEE TIZIT patent. Drilling of blind holes with
flat bottom, step bores, turning of plane surfaces and
external profiles with only one tool.
range 6 32 mm

EcoCut Drilling and turning
with only one tool (No. 143)
Indexable inserts
Type,
H 216 T
XCET 040104FR-27P
XCET 040104FL-27P
R
R
XCET 050204FN-27P
XCET 060204FN-27P
XCET 070304FN-27P
XCET 080304FN-27P
XCET 09T304FN-27P
XCET 10T304FN-27P
XCET 130404FN-27P
XCET 170508FN-27P
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Application
19
Milling
A 260 system
The cartridge milling tool with the new dimension
concerning the number of variations and flexibility.
a standard basic body for all cartridge styles!

three adjustment possibilites for axial run out
possibility to combine roughing and finishing
cartridge
range 80 400 mm

Tools and inserts for milling
(No. 126)
Cartridge
Inserts
78 18 018
Type,
H 10 T
H 216 T
Sm 80
Delivery program - cartridges and inserts
SPEX 1204EETR
wiper insert
78 18 028
78 18 029
78 18 031
S...
X...
20
RPMT 120400EN
RPHT 120400FN
SEHT 1204AEFN-27
SEHT 1204AEFN-27P
SDHT 1204AEFN-27
SDHT 1204AEFN-27P
SDHT 1204AEFN-R
SDHW 1204AEFN
SDHW 1204AEFN-R
XDHW 1204AEFN
R
R
r
R
R
Application
Type,
H 10 T
H 216 T
Delivery program - cartridges and inserts
78 18 032
SDHT 1504AEFN-27
SDHW 1504AEFN
R
R
78 18 036
LDHT 120404FR-27P
LDHT 120408FR-27P
LDHT 120425FR-27P
LDHT 120440FR-27P
R
R
R
R
78 18 039
SDHT 120508FR-27P
SDHT 120525FR-27P
R
R
SDHT 0903AEFN-27P
XDHW 0903AEFN
78 18 042
APHT 100304FR-27P
APHT 100308FR-27P
R
R
78 18 051
LDFT 150408FR-27P
LDFT 150408FR-P
R
R
Cartridge
Inserts
78 18 041
Application
S...
X...
= Goldmaster coated HSS

R= standard stock
21
Milling
A 270 / C 270 / C 272 systems

Shell end and end mill cutter program with
45 approach angle.
close, normal and course pitch

internal coolant supply
finishing insert for insert size 09 and 12
face milling, chamfering, circular
reboring and plunging
range 16 160 mm

(No. 126)
Inserts
09
Type,
H 10 T
H 216 T
Sm 80
SDHT 0903AEFN-27P
XDHW 0903AEFN
S...
X...
12
S...
SDHT 1204AEFN-27
SDHT 1204AEFN-27P
SDHT 1204AEFN-R
SDHW 1204AEFN
SDHW 1204AEFN-R
r
R
R
r
R
X...
XDHW 1204AEFN
SDHT 1504AEFN-27
SDHW 1504AEFN
= goldmaster coated HSS

22
R
R
R
Application
A 251 / C 251 systems

Shell end and end mill cutter program with
button inserts.
positive insert indexing

face milling, milling of clearance faces with
particularly high feed rates
range 20 125 mm

Maximill A251 / C251 (No. 153)
Inserts
Type,
H 216 T
RDHX 0501MOFN
RDHX 0802MOFN
RPHX 10T3MOFN-27P
RPHX 1204MOFN-27P
RPHX 1605MOFN-27P
Application
23
Milling
A 490 system
Shell end milling cutters with 90 approach angle.
four efficient cutting edges!

integrated face chamfer
economic, robust
close pitch, integral coolant supply
face and shoulder milling,
milling of 90 grooves
range 50 125 mm

(No. 126)
Inserts
24
Type,
H 216 T
SDHT 120508FR-27P
SDHT 120525FR-27P
R
R
Application
A 210 / C 210 / C 212 / A 244 / C 244 systems

Shell end and end mill cutters with 90 approach
angle.
one insert form and size

for all milling cutters!
complete family for
shoulder and slot milling
exceptionally quiet machining,
low power consumption
range 16 125 mm

(No. 126)
Inserts
Type,
H 216 T
APHT 100304FR-27P
APHT 100308FR-27P
R
R
Application
25
Milling
A 241 / C 241 systems

Shell end and end mill cutters
with 90 approach angle.
robust construction
depth of cut up to 14 mm
range 16 125 mm

(No. 126)
Inserts
= goldmaster coated HSS

26
Type,
H 216 T
Sm 80
LDFT 150408FR-27P
LDFT 150408FR-P
LDHT 15T3PD-FR
R
R
R
Application
Helimax system
End mills manufactured from solid carbide and end
mills with brazed helical carbide strip.
E110 suitable for drilling

long and precisely ground peripheral cutting
edge for optimal finishing (milling)
HSC suitable
high rigidity, precise radial run out
fine grain grade
range 2 40 mm

(No. 126)
Tool
Type,
TSM 30
Delivery program
E110.02.R.02-AL
E110.03.R.02-AL
E110.04.R.02-AL
E110.05.R.02-AL
E110.06.R.02-AL
E110.08.R.02-AL
E110.10.R.02-AL
E110.12.R.02-AL
E110.16.R.02-AL
E110.20.R.02-AL
E110.25.R.02-AL
E110.32.R.02-AL
E110.40.R.02-AL
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R112.02.R.02-AL
R112.03.R.02-AL
R112.04.R.02-AL
R112.05.R.02-AL
R112.06.R.02-AL
R112.08.R.02-AL
R112.10.R.02-AL
R112.12.R.02-AL
R112.16.R.02-AL
R112.20.R.02-AL
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Application
27
Milling
HSC-12 system
Shell end and end mill cutter program
patented positive insert clamping

balanceable
range 16 100 mm
ap max 10 mm; vc max 5000 m/min

(No. 126)
Inserts
28
Type,
H 216 T
LDHT 120404FR-27P
LDHT 120408FR-27P
LDHT 120425FR-27P
LDHT 120440FR-27P
R
R
R
R
Application
HSV system
Shell end and end mill program
robust V-formed insert with R 3.0

large chip pockets (only 2 cutting edges)
well-suited for plunging
range 40 100 mm
ap max 15 mm

(No. 126)
Inserts
...T
Type,
H 10 T
H 216 T
VCGT 220530FN-27M
VCGT 220530FN-27MP
VCGX 220530FN-27MP
Application
R
R
...X
R= standard stock
29
Milling
HSX system
cutting edge lengths 20 and 23 mm

corner radius R 4.0 and R 5.0
large chip pocket
range 25 80 mm
ap max 23 mm

Tools and inserts for machining
aluminium components (No. 170)
Inserts
30
Type,
H 216 T
XDHT 200450FR-27P
XDHT 230440FR-27P
R
R
Application
HSC-HP system
positive insert clamping

for the upper HSC range
centrifugal force test for all milling cutters
range 25 63 mm

Tools and inserts for
aluminium component machining
(No. 170)
Inserts
Type,
H 216 T
XDHX 190402FR-27P
XDHX 190404FR-27P
XDHX 190408FR-27P
XDHX 190420FR-27P
XDHX 190425FR-27P
XDHX 190432FR-27P
XDHX 190440FR-27P
XDHX 190450FR-27P
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Application
31
Milling
HSC-19 system
for the medium HSC range

range 25-100 mm

Tools and inserts for aluminium
component machining (No. 170)
Inserts
32
Type,
H 216 T
XDHT 190402FR-27P
XDHT 190404FR-27P
XDHT 190408FR-27P
XDHT 190420FR-27P
XDHT 190425FR-27P
XDHT 190432FR-27P
XDHT 190440FR-27P
XDHT 190450FR-27P
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Application
Milling
Special inserts
Inserts
Type,
H 10 T
H216T
LDHT
Application
LDHT 15T308FR
Inserts
Type,
H 10 T
H216T
OFHR
Application
OFHR 070410FR-27P
Inserts
Type,
SFAN 1203EFFR
H 10 T
H216T
SFAN
Application
Inserts
Type,
SPKR 1203EDFR-AL
H 10 T
H216T
SPKR
Application
33
System solutions
General
Offering component specific system
solutions is indispensable.
In this field PLANSEE TIZIT provides the following
services for selected customer segments:
34
complete tool solutions

optimised cutting materials and geometries
engineering know-how and application
support at the respective company
training courses and seminars
extensive support with regards to O.E.M. projects
construction and manufacture of special tools
coordination of project teams
System solutions
Aluminium rim machining

Program
see special brochure
Tools and inserts
for aluminium wheel
machining (No. 129)
Screw bores / valve bores

External machining
Front / mirror
Hub
Internal machining
35
System solutions
Aerospace
High performance milling tools
for machining aluminium components

Tools and inserts for aluminium
component machining (No. 170)
36
Standard materials
Cast alloys
DIN 1725-2
Alloy group
AlCu
AlSiMgTi
AlSi7Mg
AlSi10Mg
AlSi
AlSi5Cu
AlSi9Cu
AlSi(Cu)
AlSiCuNiMg
AlMg
AlZnMg
DIN EN 1706
Alloy designation
Material
designation
G-AlCu4TiMg
G-AlCu4Ti
G-AlSi7Mg
G-AlSi10Mg
G-AlSi10Mg(Cu)
G-AlSi9Mg
GD-AlSi10Mg
G-AlSi11
G-AlSi12
GD-AlSi12
G-AlSi6Cu4
GD-AlSi9Cu3
G-AlSi9Cu3
G-AlSi12(Cu)
GD-AlSi12(Cu)
G-AlMg3
GD-AlMg9
G-AlMg5
G-AlMg5Si
number
3.1371
3.1841
3.2371
3.2381
3.2383
3.2373
3.2382
3.2211
3.2581
3.2582
3.2151
3.2163
3.2163
3.2583
3.2982
3.3541
3.3292
3.3561
3.3261
numeric
EN AC-21000
EN AC-21100
EN AC-4100
EN AC-42000
EN AC-42100
EN AC-42200
EN AC-43000
EN AC-43100
EN AC-43200
EN AC-43300
EN AC-43400
EN AC-44000
EN AC-44100
EN AC-44200
EN AC-44300
EN AC-44400
EN AC-45000
EN AC-45100
EN AC-45200
EN AC-45300
EN AC-45400
EN AC-46000
EN AC-46100
EN AC-46200
EN AC-46300
EN AC-46400
EN AC-46500
EN AC-46600
EN AC-47000
EN AC-47100
EN AC-48000
EN AC-51000
EN AC-51100
EN AC-51200
EN AC-51300
EN AC-51400
EN AC-7100
chem. symbol
EN AC-Al Cu4MgTi
EN AC-Al Cu4Ti
EN AC-Al Si2MgTi
EN AC-Al Si7Mg
EN AC-Al Si7Mg0,3
EN AC-Al Si7Mg0,6
EN AC-Al Si10Mg/a)
EN AC-Al Si10Mg(b)
EN AC-Al Si10Mg(Cu)
EN AC-Al Si9Mg
EN AC-Al Si10Mg(Fe)
EN AC-Al Si11
EN AC-Al Si12(b)
EN AC-Al Si12(a)
EN AC-Al Si12(Fe)
EN AC-Al Si9
EN AC-Al Si6Cu4
EN AC-Al Si5Cu3Mg
EN AC-Al Si5Cu3Mn
EN AC-Al Si5Cu1Mg
EN AC-Al Si5Cu3
EN AC-Al Si9Cu3(Fe)
EN AC-Al Si11Cu2(Fe)
EN AC-Al Si8Cu3
EN AC-Al Si7Cu3Mg
EN AC-Al Si9Cu1Mg
EN AC-Al Si9Cu3(Fe)(Zn)
EN AC-Al Si7Cu2
EN AC-Al Si12(Cu)
EN AC-AlSi12Cu1(Fe)
EN AC-Al Si12CuNiMg
EN AC-Al Mg3(b)
EN AC-AlMg3(a)
EN AC-Al Mg9
EN AC-Al Mg5
EN AC-Al Mg5 (Si)
EN AC-Al Zn5Mg
37
Standard materials
Malleable aluminium alloys - bars

DIN 1725-1/DIN 1712-3
DIN EN 573-3
Material
Alloy designation
designation
AlCuMgPb
AlCuBiPb
AlMgSiPb
AlMgSi0,5
AlMgSi1
AlCuSiMn
AlCuMg1
AlCuMg2
AlZn4,5Mg1
AlZnMgCu0,5
AlZnMgCu1,5
Al99,5
E-Al
AlMg3
AlMg5
AlMg4,5Mn
number
3.1645
3.1655
3.0615
3.3206
3.2315
3.1255
3.1325
3.1355
3.4335
3.4345
3.4365
3.0255
3.0257
3.3535
3.3555
3.3547
numeric
EN AW-2007
EN AW-2011
EN AW-2030
EN AW-6012
EN AW-6262
EN AW-6060
EN AW-6063
EN AW-6082
EN AW-2014
EN AW-2017A
EN AW-2024
EN AW-7020
EN AW-7022
EN AW-7075
EN AW-1050A
EN AW-1350
EN AW-5754
EN AW-5019
EN AW-5083
chem. symbol
EN AW-Al Cu4PbMgM
EN AW-Al Cu6BiPb
EN AW-Al Cu4PbMg
EN AW-Al MgSiPb
EN AW-Al Mg1SiPb
EN AW-Al MgSi
EN AW-Al Mg0,7Si
EN AW-Al Si1MgMn
EN AW-Al Cu4SiMg
EN AW-Al Cu4MgSi(A)
EN AW-Al Cu4Mg1
EN AW-Al Zn4,5Mg1
EN AW-Al Zn5Mg3Cu
EN AW-Al Zn5,5MgCu
EN AW-Al 99,5
EN AW-Eal 99,5
EN AW-Al Mg3
EN AW-Al Mg5
EN AW-Al Mg4,5Mn0,7
Attention: EN755-2 (extruded bars) and EN754-2 (drawn bars) contain numerous other
materials and alloy variations which are less common.
= hardenable materials
= naturally hard materials
38
Malleable aluminium alloys - inserts

DIN 1725-1/DIN 1712-3
DIN EN 573-3
Material
designation
Al99,5
AlMg3
AlMg4,5Mn
AlMg1SiCu
AlMgSi1
AlCuMg1
AlCuMg2
AlZn4,5Mg1
AlZnMgCu0,5
AlZnMgCu1,5
Alloy designation
number
3.0255
3.3535
3.3547
3.3211
3.2315
3.1325
3.1355
3.4335
3.4345
3.4365
numeric
EN AW-1050A
EN AW-5754
EN AW-5083
EN AW-6061
EN AW-6082
EN AW-2017A
EN AW-2024
EN AW-7020
EN AW-7022
EN AW-7075
chem. symbol
EN AW-Al 99,5
EN AW-Al Mg3
EN AW-Al Mg4,5Mn0,7
EN AW-Al Mg1SiCu
EN AW-Al Si1MgMn
EN AW-Al Cu4MgSi(A)
EN AW-Al Cu4Mg1
EN AW-Al Zn4,5Mg1
EN AW-Al Zn5Mg3Cu
EN AW-Al Zn5,5MgCu
Attention: EN 485-2 contains some other materials and alloy variations which are less common
= naturally hard materials

= hardenable materials
39
Practical examples
Housing
Problem / criteria:
surface finish
formation of burrs
clamping
Results:
surface roughness Rz 3.4 m
excellently quiet machining
minimal burr formation
at exit points
Application data:
Work piece:
Material:
Machine:
Tools:
housing
Silumin
SHW
A 270.80.R.05
SDHT 1204AEFN-27P H216T
Vc
ap
ae
vf
fz
[m/min]
[mm]
[mm]
[mm/min]
[mm]
500
3
32 45
2500
0.25
Aluminium rim
Problem / criteria:
vibrations
chip formation
wet machining
Results:
good surface quality
long cutting edge life (80)
short machining times
Application data:
Work piece:
Material:
Machine:
Tools:
40
aluminium rim
G-AlSi12Mg
IMT
Maxilock S and MSS
VCGT 160412FN-27P H216T
GX24-5R4.00N-35P-F H216T
Vc
ap
f
[m/min]
[mm]
[mm/rev.]
300 2200
1.0 2.5
0.25 0.6
Aluminium rim
Problem / criteria:
TIZIT
surface finish
free from blow holes
Results:
good surface quality
long cutting edge life
(approx. 1,400 pieces)
Application data:
Work piece:
Material:
Machine:
Tools:
aluminium rim
G-AlSi12Mg
Okuma
UT40-SVHCR-16
VCUW 160412FN-D
Vc
ap
f
[m/min]
[mm]
[mm/rev.]
1800 2200
0.3
0.2
Tube
Problem / criteria:
dimensional accuracy
deformation
Results:
no deformation of
thin walled work piece
Application data:
Work piece:
Material:
Machine:
Tools:
tube
AlCuBiPb
Wasino
SDJR 2020 K11
DCGT11T304-FN-27 H216T
Vc
ap
f
[m/min]
[mm]
[mm/rev.]
216 280
2,0
0,1
41
Practical examples
Screw
Problem / criteria:
surface finish
chip evacuation
Results:
good chip control

clean and even cut surface
Application data:
Work piece:
Material:
Machine:
Tools:
screw
G-AlSi12Cu
Oerlikon
XLCFN 3203 M31
FX3,1FN-27P H216T
Vc
ap
f
[m/min]
[mm]
[mm/rev.]
70 350
3.1
0.1
Housing
Problem / criteria:
suitable for plunging
chip evacuation
Results: Ergebnis:
good chip control
more economic machining compared
to HSS (only Helimax)
Application data:
Work piece:
Material:
Machine:
Tool:
42
housing
AlCuMg
Maho MC 600
C-HSC-HP-25-R-02-19-ZS20 L60
Vc
ap
ae
vf
fz
[m/min]
[mm]
[mm]
[mm/min]
[mm]
320
3.0 20
5.0 25
570
0.07
General information
Advantages
PLANSEE TIZIT aluminium inserts are characterised by large rake angles, sharp cutting edges,
extra-smooth rake faces and wear resistant hard metal grades.
With reference to practical application, these properties result in the following advantages:
low cutting forces

low tolerances maintained (component stability)
low burr formation
clean surface at the component
good swarf control
long tool life
These advantages are not only relevant for aluminium!

Additional application fields for PLANSEE TIZIT aluminium inserts:
RFinishing and fine finishing of:
stainless steel, steel

cast iron
titanium
molybdenum
magnesium
copper alloys
plastics
graphite
s
es
inl
sta
ha
r
ma dene
d
ter
ial
s
steel
RGeneral machining of:
RIn the branches:
RMachining of composite materials:
ca
st
iro
n
light engineering
medical systems
watch and clock making industry
gen. mechanical engineering
ys
llo
ra
pe
su
non ferrous
metals
soft and hard materials
43
Germany
PLANSEE TIZIT GmbH
Schtzenstrae 29
D-72574 Bad Urach
Tel.:
+49 (7125) 1501-0
Fax:
+49 (7125) 8594
E-Mail: tool.de@plansee.de
= Sales Cutting Tools
France
Socit PLANSEE TIZIT S.A.R.L.
20, Rue Lavoisier
F-95300 Pontoise
Tel.:
+33 (1) 3433-3180
Fax:
+33 (1) 3030-9339
E-Mail: tool.f@plansee.at
Great Britain
PLANSEE TIZIT (UK) Ltd.
Cliff Lane
Grappenhall
Warrington WA4 3JX
Tel.:
+44 (1925) 261-161
Fax:
+44 (1925) 267-933
E-Mail: tool.uk@plansee.at
Italy
TIZIT S.p.A
Piazza F. Martelli, 7
I-20162 Milano
Tel.:
+39 (02) 6441-111
Fax:
+39 (02) 6611-6040
E-Mail: tool.i@plansee.at
Spain
PLANSEE TIZIT
Va de las Dos Castillas, 9c
Portal 2, Bajo B
E-28224 Pozuelo (Madrid)
Tel.:
+34 (91) 351-0609
Fax:
+34 (91) 351-2813
E-Mail: tool.e@plansee.at
USA
SCHWARZKOPF
TECHNOLOGIES Corporation
115 Constitution Boulevard
Franklin, MA 02038
Tel.:
+1 (508) 553-3800
Fax:
+1 (508) 553-3823
E-Mail: tool.usa@stc-ma.com
We reserve the right to make technical changes for product improvement.
Bulgaria
INSTRUMENT AG
Boulevard Stoletov 157
BG-5301 Gabrovo
Tel.:
+359 (66) 438-11
Fax:
+359 (66) 437-42
E-Mail: instrument@eda.bg
India
Siel TIZIT Limited
58, Motilal Gupta Road
Barisha
IN-700 008 Calcutta
Tel.:
+91 (33) 447-5435
Fax:
+91 (33) 447-6472
Telex: 021 8142 ihm in
E-Mail: positiz@cal.vsnl.net.in
162 /
Austria
PLANSEE TIZIT Aktiengesellschaft
A-6600 Reutte/Tirol
Tel.:
+43 (5672) 600-0
Fax:
+43 (5672) 600-505
E-Mail: zerspanung.at@plansee.at
China
PLANSEE TIZIT Hong Kong Ltd.
Room 1201-1202
Hollywood Centre
233 Hollywood Rd., Sheung Wan
Hong Kong
Tel.:
(+852) 2542-1838
Fax:
(+852) 2854-3777
E-Mail: tool.hk@plansee-hk.com
Parent company
PLANSEE TIZIT Aktiengesellschaft
A-6600 Reutte/Tirol
Tel.:
+43 (5672) 600-0
Fax:
+43 (5672) 600-502 Cutting Tools
+43 (5672) 600-503 Wear Parts
E-Mail: tool.at@plansee.at
E-Mail: wear.at@plansee.at
http://www.plansee.com
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machine down times

high feed rates

fast CNC controls

adequate cutting materials

Source: Heidelberger Druck

Time saving with

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Machinability of aluminium alloys

cast aluminium alloys

malleable aluminium alloys

1 - very good machinability

Machinability of aluminium alloys

Important characteristics of PLANSEE TIZIT inserts:

built up edges and

cutting speed Vc [m/min]

Reasons for wear:

thermal and mechanical stress

Important characteristics of PLANSEE TIZIT inserts:

Source: WZL Aachen

tool life t [min]

Important characteristics of PLANSEE TIZIT inserts:

Demands on tooling systems suitable for aluminium machining

adapted rake and

disturbance free chip flow

Cutting materials suitable for

heat resistance and thermal stability

powder metallurgical HSS, coated

PLANSEE TIZIT grades

TSM 20 (K15 - K20)

Good wear resistance and very good toughness.

Coating layer system:

Every aluminium alloy has special demands on an indexable insert.

Chip particles get stuck in the

REM photo: rake face without microfinish

The shining surface keeps the

REM photo: rake face with microfinish

static and dynamic rigidity

high volume coolant

cutting edge geometry

Chip groove -23

Competence in aluminium machining

Maxilock S tooling system

Program see special catalogue

= coated hard metal

Insert delivery program

Insert delivery program

= coated hard metal

Insert delivery program

= coated hard metal

Insert delivery program

= coated hard metal

Parting & grooving / threading

Program see special catalogue

= coated hard metal

Insert delivery program

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