A621A

MEDICAL
APPLICATIONS
 INDEX
MEDICAL
HIP-SYSTEM
y Co-Cr Alloy y Titanium Alloy y UHMWPE Page

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External Turning
Excellent for highly accurate
machining of difficult-to-cut materials.
RT9005/RT9010
VP05RT/VP10RT
FJ/MJ Breaker

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Drilling
Employs new TRI-Cooling Technology with
a new tool grade DP7020 for high efficiency
and longer tool life.

MMS Drill

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Taper Hole Machining
High efficiency taper hole machining using
vibration control radius end mills.

VQMHVRB

Profile Machining
The combination of IMPACT MIRACLE coating
and a high-strength micro-grain carbide
substrate increases wear resistance.

VF2SB VF2XLB
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KNEE-SYSTEM
y Co-Cr Alloy y Titanium Alloy y UHMWPE

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Profile Machining
Variable curve geometry ensures stable
machining of difficult-to-cut materials.
VF4SVB
Vibration Control
End Mill Series

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Pocket Machining
High efficiency machining because of higher feed
rates and larger depths of cut.

VQMHVRB

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BONE PLATES
y Titanium Alloy y 316 SS Page

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Multifunctional Milling
Possible to machine complex geometries
that are previously difficult to machine.

VF2WB

SCREWS
y Titanium Alloy y 316 SS y 317 SS

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Deep Hole Drilling
Higher productivity machining because of
coolant holes, flute geometry and cutting
edge geometry.
MWS
Super long drill

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Deep Machining with
Small Diameter
Machining of a deep cavity and complex parts
are possible with a variety of neck lengths. MS2XL MS2XLB

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External Turning
& Cut Off
The combination of VP coating and a high-
strength micro-grain cemented carbide
substrate increases wear resistance. Small Tools
VP15TF

SPINE
y Co-Cr Alloy y Titanium Alloy y Stainless Steel

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Side Cutting
Delivers superior vibration resistance for
difficult-to-cut materials and on
IMPACT MIRACLE
applications with long overhangs. Vibration Control
End Mill Series

INSTRUMENT
y Titanium Alloy y Stainless Steel

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Rough Milling
High efficiency machining of difficult-to-cut
materials because of high feed radius
milling cutter.
AJX

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Deep Hole Drilling
Higher productivity machining because of coolant
holes, flute geometry and cutting edge geometry.
MWS
Super long drill

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 HIP-SYSTEM
Work Materials [Co-Cr Alloy, Titanium Alloy, UHMWPE]

Good cutting
performance

External Turning
VP05RT/VP10RT
FJ/MJ Breaker
(TOOL NEWS B036A)
Key Point on Machining
a A good balance of wear and fracture resistance for turning Co-Cr Alloy and
Titanium Alloy.
a Reduce heat generation with the use of a sharp cutting edge.

Application Example
a
1.8 times longer tool life than conventional products.
→ Conventional chipping, MJ(VP10RT) no chipping.
a
High efficiency with deeper depth of cut.
Insert (Grade) DNMG431MJ (VP10RT)
Machine CNC Lathe Machine
Work Material Titanium Alloy
Cutting Speed 148 SFM
Revolution 280 min-1
Feed Rate .0063 IPR
Depth of Cut Conventional: .059 inch → MJ (VP10RT): .091 inch 50%UP

Tool life (pieces/corner) Cycle time (min)

0 10 20 0 1.0 2.0 3.0

MJ
(VP10RT) 40% less

Conventional 1.8 times

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 HIP-SYSTEM
Work Materials [Co-Cr Alloy, Titanium Alloy, UHMWPE]

Good cutting
performance

External Turning
RT9005/RT9010
FJ/MJ Breaker
(TOOL NEWS B036A)
Key Point on Machining
a A good balance of wear and fracture resistance for turning Co-Cr Alloy and
Titanium Alloy.
a Reduce heat generation with the use of a sharp cutting edge.

Application Example
a
1.5 times longer tool life than conventional products.
a
RT9010 is first choice for turning of titanium alloy.

Insert (Grade) CNGG431MJ (RT910)

Machine CNC Lathe Machine
Work Material Titanium Alloy
Cutting Speed Conventional:150 SFM → MJ(RT9010):200 SFM
Revolution Conventional:490 min-1 → MJ(RT9010):650min-1
Feed Rate .002 IPR
Depth of Cut .008 inch

Tool life (pieces/corner) Cycle time (sec.)

0 25 50 0 30 60

MJ
(RT9010) 25% less
Carbide

Conventional
Coated Carbide 1.5 times
(PVD)

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 HIP-SYSTEM
Work Materials [Co-Cr Alloy, Titanium Alloy, UHMWPE]

Excellent
cooling effect

Drilling

“TRI-Cooling Technology”

Key Point on Machining MMS Drill

(TOOL NEWS B180A)
a Promotes smooth chip evacuation.
a Use of internal coolant hole improves cooling effect.
Application Example
a
1.3 times longer tool life than conventional products.
→ Conventional wear quickly, MMS very little wear.
a
High efficiency with high-speed drilling.
Drill (Grade) MMS1600X3DB (DP7020) ø .6299 inch
Machine Machining Center
Work Material Titanium Alloy
Hole Depth 1.97 inch
Cutting Speed Conventional: 131 SFM → MMS: 197 SFM 50%UP
Feed Rate .006 IPR Non-peck
Coolant W.S.O (87 PSI)

Tool life (Number of holes) Cycle time (sec.)

0 100 200 0 10 20

MMS 30% less

Conventional 1.3 times

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 HIP-SYSTEM
Work Materials [Co-Cr Alloy, Titanium Alloy, UHMWPE]

Excellent
cooling effect

Drilling

“TRI-Cooling Technology”

MMS Drill
(TOOL NEWS B180A)
Key Point on Machining
a MWS & MMS drill offers longer tool life,
and can be used for Stainless Steels, Titanium Alloy and Co-Cr Alloy.
a Use of internal coolant hole improves the cooling effect.

Application Example
a
MMS drill shows good wear resistance.
Drill (Grade) MMS0500X3DB (DP7020) ø .1969 inch
Machine Machining Center
Work Material Co-Cr Alloy (42 HRC)
Hole Depth .5906 inch
Cutting Speed 98 SFM
Revolution 1,900 min-1
Feed Rate 3.8 IPM (.0020 IPR) Non-peck
Coolant W.S.O (102 PSI)

MMS Conventional
.002"

.004"

Welding
wear

After machining 30 holes

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 HIP-SYSTEM
Work Materials [Co-Cr Alloy, Titanium Alloy, UHMWPE]

ZERO-μ
Surface

SMART MIRACLE
coating

Taper Hole Machining

VQMHVRB
Vibration Control
End Mill
Key Point on Machining (TOOL NEWS B197A)

a SMART MIRACLE coating with smooth surface provides good surface finish.
a High efficiency machining that prevents vibration.
a Possible to machine complex geometries that are difficult to cut.

Application Example
a
Three processes with one tool by helical taper
milling.
a
Excellent finish.
End Mill 4 Flutes Radius End mill VQMHVRBD0800R100 (ø .3150 inch)
Machine Multi-axis Turning
Work Material Titanium Alloy
Hole Depth .5906 inch
Cutting Speed 197 SFM
Revolution 2,400 min-1
Feed Rate 15 IPM (.0016 IPT)
Coolant W.S.O

<Conventional> <Helical Taper Milling>

z Drilling .008 IPR

xTaper boring
Rough → Finish

z Radius end mill

Rough → Finish

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 HIP-SYSTEM
Work Materials [Co-Cr Alloy, Titanium Alloy, UHMWPE]

Higher efficiency
and
Longer tool life

Profile Machining

VF2SB VF2XLB
IMPACT MIRACLE
Key Point on Machining (TOOL NEWS B075A)

a Cutting edge geometry with excellent chipping resistance.

a IMPACT MIRACLE coating with high heat resistance provides long tool life.

Application Example
a
3 times longer tool life than conventional products
when milling Co-Cr Alloy.
End Mill 2 Flutes Ball End mill VF2SBR0300 (ø .2362 inch)
Machine Machining Center (CAT40)
Work Material Co-Cr Alloy
Revolution 5,000 min-1 (vc325 SFM)
Feed Rate 39 IPM (.0039 IPT)
Coolant W.S.O

Tool life Edge condition

(Flank wear: .0039 inch) (Cutting length 100 feet)
0 165 330
.0118"

VF2SB
.0787"

Test I
(Al, Ti) N
3 times
Test II
(Al, Cr) N

Cutting length (feet)

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 KNEE-SYSTEM
Work Materials [Co-Cr Alloy, Titanium Alloy, UHMWPE]
%°
Wider chip
pocket
%° $°
Variable pitch

Variable
$° curve

Variable pitch

Profile Machining VF4SVB Newly designed

radius cutting edges
Vibration Control reduce vibration
End Mill Series
(TOOL NEWS B178A)

Key Point on Machining

a A good balance of wear and fracture resistance for machining Co-Cr Alloy
and Titanium Alloy.
a “Variable curve” radius cutting edges for difficult-to-cut materials.

Application Example
a
VF4SVB has longer tool life than conventional tools.
End Mill 4 Flutes Ball End mill VF4SVBR0500 (ø .3937 inch)
Machine Machining Center (CAT40)
Work Material Co-Cr Alloy (36 HRC)
Cutting Speed 328 SFM
Revolution 3,200 min-1
Feed Rate 126 IPM
Chip Load .0098 IPT
Coolant W.S.O

Flank Wear Comparison

(Cutting length 200 feet)
0 .0008 .0016 .0024

ae .0079"

VF4SVB
ap .1181"

Conventional Chipping

Notch Wear (inch)

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 KNEE-SYSTEM
Work Materials [Co-Cr Alloy, Titanium Alloy, UHMWPE]

ZERO-μ
Surface

SMART MIRACLE
coating

Pocket Machining
VQMHVRB
Vibration Control
End Mill
(TOOL NEWS B197A)
Key Point on Machining
a Vibration control geometry for stable machining and smoother cutting.
a VQMHVRB makes finishing easy.

Application Example
a
2 times longer tool life than conventional products.
a
Higher efficiency because higher feed rate and larger
depths of cut.
VQMHVRBD0300R050 Conventional
Dia. ø .1181 inch ø .1181 inch
Size
Radius .0315 inch .0079 inch
Machine Micro Machining Center (HSK E-25)
Number of Flute 4 2
Cutting Speed 164 SMF 164 SMF
Feed Rate 79 IPM 39 IPM
Coolant W.S.O

Tool life Edge condition

0 .0012 .0024 .0036

VQMHVRB ap: .0118"

TEST I
ap

VQMHVRB ap: .0236"

TEST II
ae .0394"
Conventional ap: .0079" 2 times
(max)
(Cutting length 410 feet)
Chip Removal Volume (inch3)

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 BONE PLATES
Work Materials [Titanium Alloy, 316 SS]

Wide range
Wide application

220°

Drilling+Chamfering
VF2WB
(TOOL NEWS B169G)
Key Point on Machining
a IMPACT MIRACLE coating with high heat resistance provides longer tool life.
a Possible to machine complex geometries that are difficult to cut.

Application Example
a
Four processes, one tool with helical milling.
a
Excellent finish surface and very small burr.
End Mill Wide range Ball End mill VF2WBR0150N080 (ø .1181 inch)
Machine Machining Center (CAT40)
Work Material Titanium Alloy
Cutting Speed 371 SFM
Revolution 1,200 min-1
Feed Rate 20 IPM
Helical Pitch . 0 04 - . 0 0 8 I P R
Coolant W.S.O

<Conventional> <Improvement>
Helical machining

z Drilling Helical pitch

x Internal profile
ø .1772"

3 2 1
c Chamfer
•Upper 4
•Under

Three tools → One tool

.1969"

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 SCREWS
Work Materials [Titanium Alloy, 316 SS, 317 SS]

Excellent chip
evacuation

Deep Hole Drilling

MWS
Key Point on Machining Super long drill
(TOOL NEWS B129G)
a Promotes smooth chip evacuation.
a Use of internal coolant hole improves cooling.

Application Example
a
Higher productivity machining and longer tool life.
Work Material Titanium Alloy
Machine Swiss Lathe Machine
ø .0709 inch Depth: 1.9685 inch
Hole Size
Pilot drill: MWS0180SB (ø .0709 inch) Depth: .1575 inch
Drill MWS0180X30DB (ø .0709 inch) Solid Gun Drill (ø .0709 inch)
Revolution 1,770 min-1 2,650 min-1
Cutting Speed 33 SFM 49 SFM
Feed Rate .0008 IPR Non-peck .0002 IPR Non-peck
Coolant Oil (Coolant pressure 1,450 PSI)

Tool life (Number of holes) Cycle time (min)

0 100 200 0 2 4

MWS 50% less

Solid
Gun Drill 1.8 times

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 SCREWS
Work Materials [Titanium Alloy, 316 SS, 317 SS]

Excellent chip
evacuation

Deep Hole Drilling

MWS
Key Point on Machining Super long drill
(TOOL NEWS B129G)
a Promotes smooth chip evacuation.
a Use of internal coolant hole improves cooling.

Application Example
a
High efficiency deep hole drilling of 316 SS.
a
4 times faster cycle time than gun drill.
Work Material 316 SS
Machine Swiss Lathe Machine
ø .0984 inch Depth: 2.7559 inch
Hole Size
Pilot drill: MWS0250SB (ø .0984 inch) Depth: .1969 inch
Drill MWS0250X30DB (ø .0984 inch) Gun Drill (ø .0984 inch)
Revolution 2,500 min-1 5,000 min-1
Cutting Speed 66 SFM 131 SFM
Feed Rate .0008 IPR Non-peck .0001 IPR Non-peck
Coolant Oil (Coolant pressure 870 PSI)

Cycle time (min)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

MWS 75% less

Conventional
Gun Drill

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 SCREWS
Work Materials [Titanium Alloy, 316 SS, 317 SS]

Stability
tool life

Pocket Machining
MS2XL MS2XLB
(TOOL NEWS B001G)
Key Point on Machining
a Cutting edge geometry with excellent chipping resistance.
a Small diameter combined with a variety of neck lengths aid in machining of
deep cavity and complex parts.

Application Example
a
Realized stable tool life.
Work Material Titanium Alloy
Machine Swiss Lathe Machine
End Mill Long Neck Square End mill (2 flutes) MS2XLD0070N040 (ø .02756 inch)
Revolution 18,000 min-1 (vc131 SFM)
Feed Rate 8 IPM (.0002 IPT)
Depth of Cut ap .0024 inch
Coolant Oil

Tool life (Number of work pieces)

0 25 50 75 100 125

N=1

MS2XL N=2
Continuation
processing is possible.
N=3

N=1 Chipping

Conventional N=2 Wear

N=3 Chipping

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 SCREWS
Work Materials [Titanium Alloy, 316 SS, 317 SS]

Good cutting
performance

External Turning
&
Cut Off
Small Tools
VP15TF
(GENERAL CATALOG C005A)
Key Point on Machining
a A good balance of wear and fracture resistance for turning Titanium Alloy
and Stainless Steel.
a Reduce heat generation with the use of a sharper cutting edge.

Application Example
a
3 times longer tool life than conventional products.
Machine Swiss Lathe Machine
Work material Titanium Alloy
Operation Cut Off
Width of Insert .0394 inch
Mitsubishi Conventional
Insert (grade)
CTAT10120V5RR-B (VP15TF) Similar Insert (PVD coating)
Cutting Speed 118 SFM 98 SFM
Feed Rate .0008 IPR .0008 IPR

Tool life (pieces/corner) Cycle time (sec.)

0 50 100 0 5 10

VP15TF

Conventional 3 times

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 SPINE
Work Materials [Co-Cr Alloy, Titanium Alloy, Stainless Steel]
%° $°

%°
%° $
$°°
Irregular helix
flutes

Improved chip
disposal
New flute geometry
suitable for irregular
helix angles.

Side Cutting Special flute

geometry
Vibration Control
End Mill Series
Key Point on Machining (TOOL NEWS B133G)

a IMPACT MIRACLE coating with high heat resistance provides longer tool life.
a Delivers superior vibration resistance for difficult-to-cut materials.

Application Example
a
Good surface finish and high efficiency from the
use of irregular helix flutes.
End Mill 4 Flutes Vibration Control Square End mill VFJHVD0400 (ø .1575 inch)
Machine Multi-axis Turning (HSK63)
Work Material Titanium Alloy
Cutting Speed 98 SFM
Revolution 2,400 min-1
Feed Rate 15 IPM
Depth of Cut ap .6299 inch ae .0079 inch
Coolant W.S.O

Contact Area: Very Large

Surface Comparison
1.5748"
.6299"

VFJHV Conventional

R .0787" ø .1575"

The longer over hang and smaller size is needed because of the shape of the work piece.

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 INSTRUMENT
Work Materials [Titanium Alloy, Stainless Steel]

Improved chip
removal

AJX
(TOOL NEWS B028A)

Rough Milling

Key Point on Machining

a AJX can achieve extra high feed rates for ultimate efficiency in rough
machining.
a Wide selection of inserts with high wear and fracture resistance, for general
machining operations.
Application Example: Surgical Equipment
a
AJX achieves 5 times longer tool life than
conventional products for milling 17-4PH SS.
Work Material 17-4PH SS 42 HRC
Machine Machining Center (HSK63)
Holder AJX06R203SA20S (ø .7874 inch 3 flutes)
Tool
Insert (Grade) JOMT06T215ZZSR-JM (VP15TF)
Cutting Speed 393 SFM (Conventional: 328 SFM) .0276"
Feed Rate 112 IPM (Conventional: 79 IPM)
Coolant Air blow

.4724"

Tool life
(Number of work pieces) Cycle time (min)
0 5 10 0 1.0 2.0

AJX 30% less

Conventional 5 times

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 INSTRUMENT
Work Materials [Titanium Alloy, Stainless Steel]

Excellent chip
evacuation

Deep Hole Drilling

MWS
Key Point on Machining Super long drill
(TOOL NEWS B129G)
a Promotes smooth chip evacuation.
a Use of internal coolant hole improves cooling.

Application Example
a
High efficiency deep hole drilling of 17-4PH SS.
a
10 times faster cycle time than gun drill.
Work Material 17-4PH SS 32 HRC
Machine Swiss Lathe Machine
ø .0906 inch Depth: 2.7559 inch
Hole Size
Pilot drill: MWS0230SB (ø .0906 inch) Depth: .1969 inch
Drill MWS0230X30DB (ø .0906 inch) Solid Gun Drill (ø .0906 inch)
Revolution 5,500 min-1 5,500 min-1
Cutting Speed 131 SFM 131 SFM
Feed Rate .0024 IPR Non-peck .0002 IPR Non-peck
Coolant Oil (Coolant pressure 2,030 PSI)

Cycle time (sec.)

0 60 120 Wear Chip

MWS 90% less

VB: .0043 inch

After machining 150 holes

Solid
Gun Drill
Continuation processing is possible.

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