New Walter Tiger·tec ® Gold Technology Dramatically Improves Performance of Indexable Inserts
The new generation of color and coating technology of the Tiger·tec ® Gold with the WKP35G milling grade yield greater wear resistance, longer tool life
Walter has unveiled an innovative new technology that promises to dramatically improve machining effectiveness. Called Tiger·tec ® Gold. It is the latest iteration of Walter’s successful line of Tiger·tec ® and Tiger·tec ® Silver coatings.
Tiger·tec ® Gold with the WKP35G milling grade and its special titanium aluminum nitride (TiAlN) coating makes Walter one of the first companies to employ this performance enhancing coating technology.
Compared with the CVD aluminum oxide-coated grades currently in use, the new Tiger·tec ® Gold coating boasts significantly improved properties, resulting in longer tool life, increased productivity and greater process reliability. This is partially due to the innovative, special “ultra-low pressure” (ULP-CVD) coating process that Walter employs.
Walter has tested the new Tiger·tec ® Gold coating on numerous steel and cast iron applications and recorded markedly improved properties compared with other coatings: These include considerably higher wear resistance on the flank faces, reduced formation of thermal cracks, greater resistance to plastic deformation and considerably longer tool life – often by up to 75%. In addition, the gold-colored surface layer also facilitates wear detection.
About Walter
Walter, a global leader in the metalworking industry with over 90 years of experience in precision cutting tools for milling, drilling, turning, boring and specialized tools, helps customers improve process reliability and increase productivity. With Regional Headquarters in Waukesha, WI, Walter markets its competence brands Walter Valenite, Walter Titex, Walter Prototyp and Walter Multiply through a strong network of distributors and field engineers across subsidiaries in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.
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