CAT.MESI.MEFF.MESL.10/23
G-Class Positive 3D Chipbreaker Series for Swiss Lathe MESI MEFF / MESL Chipbreakers
Chipbreaker series that handles a wide range of needs in small products machining
1st Recommendation for Small Product Machining MESI Expansion
For Fine Finishing New MEFF Sharper Cutting Edge New MESL
G-Class Positive 3D Chipbreaker Series for Swiss Lathes MESI / MEFF / MESL Chipbreaker Features
New expanded lineup of chipbreaker series for high-accuracy small product machining of steel, stainless steel, and exotic alloys, supporting various turning needs • Expanded MESI items, well received for their stable high chip evacuation performance • MEFF type now available as a series, focusing on reliable chip control in fine cutting • MESL now available as a series, with excellent cutting edge sharpness in light to medium cutting
1st recommendation for small product machining. Excellent chip evacuation performance over a wide range of cutting conditions
MESI
MEFF Outstanding chip control in fine finishing
Exhibits excellent cutting edge sharpness over a wide range of cutting conditions. Emphasis on high machined surface quality
MESL
Chipbreaker Application Range
MESL
.118
MESI 1st Recommendation
.079
MEFM
.039
MEFF
.0039
.0079
.012
0
Feed Rate f (IPR)
Selecting Chipbreakers
1st Recommendation
MESI Main Chipbreaker
For long cutting chips in fine finishing conditions
For chatter/burrs/ machined surface defects
For chipping in high-feed conditions
MESL
MEFF Chip Control Emphasized
MEFM For High-feed Turning
Sharper Cutting Edge
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G-Class Positive 3D Chipbreaker Series for Swiss Lathes MESI / MEFF / MESL Chipbreaker Grade Application Range (Recommended Grades for Small Product Machining)
AC1030U 1st recommendation for small product machining High-quality cutting edge realises excellent machined surface quality Supports various work materials such as steel, stainless steel, and exotic alloys AC5015S A grade with high wear resistance that can maintain the dimensional accuracy of the work- piece for a long period Ideal for continuous turning of exotic alloys or precipitation-hardened stainless steel AC5025S A grade with an excellent balance of wear and fracture resistance Ideal for machining of exotic alloys, including interrupted areas
AC5015S
AC5025S
AC1030U
Light Interruption
Continuous
High-precision Machining
Finishing
AC1030U Tooling News
AC5015S/AC5025S Tooling News
Grade Application Range (Small Product Machining)
Material
High-precision
Medium Cutting Finishing/Light Cutting
Material
High-precision
Medium Cutting Finishing/Light Cutting
AC1030U
AC1030U
P
P
AC5015S
AC5015S
P
P
AC5025S
AC5025S
P
P
Exotic Alloy
AC510U
T1000A
P
Steel
AC520U
T1500A
P
T1500Z
P
T2500Z
P
AC1030U
P
AC5015S
P
AC5025S
P
AC530U
P
AC6030M
C
AC610M C
Stainless Steel
AC630M C
T1000A
T1500A
T1500Z
P
C : CVD
: 1st Recommended Grade
: 2nd Recommended Grade
: PVD Blank: Uncoated
P
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G-Class Positive 3D Chipbreaker Series for Swiss Lathes MESI / MEFF / MESL Chipbreaker The MESI chipbreaker is the 1st recommendation for small product machining
MESI
Excellent chip evacuation and wear resistance over a wide range of cutting conditions for outstanding versatility
Dimpled shape suppresses heat generation due to large depths of cut
Corner Part
(Inch)
.03
Protrusion breaks chips over a wide range of depths of cut
15°
Cutting Edge
Cutting edge shape aimed at improving chip control performance and reduce cutting force in profiling
14°
MESI Chip Evacuation Performance (Stainless Steel)
MESI Chip Evacuation Performance (Titanium Alloy)
In titanium alloys as well, the range of chip control is wide enough to enable stable turning 2 Inches
Excellent chip evacuation up to depth of cut ap = .118”
2 Inches
.1181
.1181
.0394
.0394
.0197
.0197
.0039
.0039
.0020
.0039
.0079
.0118
.0039
.0059
.0079
.0188
Feed Rate f(IPR)
Feed Rate f(IPR)
Part Material: 316 Stainless Steel Insert: DCGT32.51MESI-AC520U Cutting Conditions: vc = 330 SFM, f = .0039 to .0118 IPR, ap = .0039 to .1181”, Wet
Part Material: Ti-6Al-4V Titanium Alloy Insert: DCGT32.51MESI-AC520U Cutting Conditions: vc = 330 SFM, f = .0020 to .0118 IPR, ap = .0039 to .1181”, Wet
MESI Chip Evacuation Performance (Roughing, Finishing) Chip curl diameter is stable in both roughing and finishing; chip control is good, eliminating chip issues
Roughing
Roughing
MESI Good chip control
Competitor's Product A Holder entangled
Finishing
Finishing
MESI Stable curl diameter
Competitor's Product A Unstable curl diameter
Part Material: 1045 Steel Insert: [Roughing] DCGT32.51MESI-AC520U / [Finishing] DCGT32.50.5MESI-AC520U Cutting Conditions:[Roughing] vc = 660 SFM, f = .0031 to .0059 IPR, ap = .0315 to .0591”, Wet [Finishing] vc = 825 SFM, f = .0020 to .0028 IPR, ap = .0020”, Wet
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G-Class Positive 3D Chipbreaker Series for Swiss Lathes MESI / MEFF / MESL Chipbreaker
MEFF
MEFF chipbreaker exhibits outstanding chip control in fine finishing Stable chip control is possible in turning with variable depths of cut
Center protrusion with excellent chip control at depths of cut ap = .0039” or below
Corner Part
(Inch)
.0177
15°
Wavy cutting edge and chip pocket design prevent chips from overflowing the breaker wall, controlling chips during variable turning
Cutting Edge
14°
MEFF Chip Evacuation Performance (Steel) Excellent chip breaking performance at depth of cut ap = 0.5mm and below
MEFF Chip Evacuation Performance (Stainless Steel) Excellent chip control in ne nishing of stainless steel as well 2 Inches
2 Inches
.0197
.0197
.0079
.0079
.0039
.0039
.0020
.0020
.0012
.0028
.0039
.0051
.0012
.0028
.0039
.0059
Feed Rate f (IPR)
Feed Rate f (IPR)
Part Material: 4115 Steel ø1.18” External Turning, Insert: DCGT32.50.5MEFF-AC1030U Cutting Conditions: vc = 330 SFM, f = .0012 to .0051 IPR, ap = .0020 to .0197”, Wet
Part Material: 316 Stainless Steel ø1.18” External Turning, Insert: DCGT32.50.5MEFF-AC1030U Cutting Conditions: vc = 330 SFM, f = .0012 to .0059 IPR, ap = .0020 to .0197”, Wet
MEFF Chip Evacuation Performance (Variable Depths of Cut)
Controls chips even in turning with variable depths of cut
.0020-.0394
(variable)
30°
.0020-.0197
(variable)
MEFF
Competitor's Product B
Part Material: 316 Stainless Steel ø1.18” Taper 30° Turning, Insert: DCGT32.50.5MEFF-AC1030U Cutting Conditions: vc = 330 SFM, f = .0028 IPR ap = .0020 to .0394” (variable), .0020 to .0197” (variable), Wet
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G-Class Positive 3D Chipbreaker Series for Swiss Lathes MESI / MEFF / MESL Chipbreaker With excellent cutting edge sharpness, the MESL chipbreaker
MESL
reduces burrs, chatter, and machined surface defects to which small parts machining is prone. Ideal for higher-quality turning in a wide range of cutting conditions
Protrusion suppresses cutting force at large depths of cut while controlling chips at small depths of cut
Corner Part
(Inch)
.0197
15°
Sharp rake shape
Slanted cutting edge for smooth engagement. Exhibits good cutting performance even in vibratory cutting
Cutting Edge
20°
Good chip curls over a wide range of cutting conditions MESL Chip Evacuation Performance
MESL Cutting Force
Cutting force 30% reduced compared to conventional tools (general-purpose chipbreakers)
2 Inches
600
.1181
400
.0394
.0197
200
.0039
0
MESL
Conventional Tool
.0012
.0028
.0059
Feed Rate f(IPR)
Part Material: 4115 Steel ø.866” External Turning, Insert: DCGT32.50.5MESL-AC1030U Cutting Conditions: vc = 330 SFM, f = .0012 to .0059 IPR, ap = .0039 to .1181”, Wet (Oil-based)
Part Material: 316 Stainless Steel ø1.181” Insert: DCGT32.50.5MESL-AC1030U) Cutting Conditions:vc = 330 SFM, f = .0028 IPR, ap = .0787” Wet (Oil-based)
Excellent cutting edge sharpness suppresses chatter MESL Chatter Resistance (External Turning)
Excellent chatter resistance even in internal boring, which is prone to chatter due to long overhang MESL Chatter Resistance (Internal Boring)
ø3.937”
MESL No chattering
MESL No chattering
Competitor's Product A Chatter
Competitor's Product B Chatter
Part Material: 316 Stainless ø.866” External Turning, Insert: DCGTMESL-AC1030U Tool Overhang: 1.181” Cutting Conditions:vc = 165 SFM, f = .0039 IPR, ap = .059” Wet (Oil-based)
Part Material: 4115 Steel ø.787” Internal Boring, Insert: DCGT21.50.5MESL-AC1030U Holder: A16Q-SDQC R0702-20 Tool Overhang: 4.5D Cutting Conditions:vc = 660 SFM, f = .0020 IPR, ap = .0197” Wet
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G-Class Positive 3D Chipbreaker Series for Swiss Lathes MESI / MEFF / MESL Chipbreaker
Application Examples Inconel 718 Machine Component External Turning
304 Stainless Shaft Part External Facing
MESI
MESI
1.5 times the tool life, along with improved chip control
Chip control improved and cutting edge adhesion suppressed, eliminating sudden fractures for a long and stable tool life
150
100
MESI
Conventional Tool
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MESI Competitor's Product C
Tool: DCGT32.50.5MESI-AC510U Cutting Conditions: vc= 115 SFM, f= .0031 IPR, ap= .0311” Wet
Tool: DCGT32.51MESI-AC520U Cutting Conditions: vc=330 SFM, f= .0031 IPR, ap= .1968” Wet
Steel for Mechanical Structures Header Part External Turning
4115 Steel Valve Part External Turning
MEFF
MEFF
Drastically improved chip control, productivity 20% improved
Increased productivity through improved chip control
No. of Workpieces Produced Without Chip Entanglement Out of 100pcs
After 200 Workpieces
6
100
Cutting Power
4
Cutting Power
Standby Power
2
50
Standby Power
2 inches
.394”
0
MEFF Competitor's Product E
0
MEFF Competitor's Product D
Standby Power 15% reduced *Estimate based on electric power measurement results during production at Sumitomo facilities
MEFF
Competitor's Product E
Tool: DCGT32.50.5MEFF-AC1030U Cutting Conditions: vc= 265 SFM, f= .0019 IPR, ap= .0029” Wet (Oil-based)
Tool: VCGT220.5MEFF-AC1030U Cutting Conditions: vc= 200 SFM, f= .0011 to .0019 IPR, ap= .0039” Wet (Oil-based)
431 Stainless Steel Valve Part External Turning
1045 Steel Sleeve Part Outward Facing
MESL
MESL
Excellent cutting edge sharpness suppresses wear for 1.8 times longer tool life Machined surface roughness was less than 50% of competitor's 3
Excellent, stable machined surface quality
2
1
0
MESL Competitor's Product F
150
50 100
0
MESL Competitor's Product F
Tool: DCGT21.50.5MESL-AC5025S Cutting Conditions: vc= 900 SFM, f= .0016 IPR, ap= .0098” Wet (Oil-based)
Tool: DCGT32.50.5MESL-AC5025S Cutting Conditions: vc= 300 SFM, f= .0020 IPR, ap= .0039” Wet (Oil-based)
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MEFF Chipbreaker Availability
MESL Chipbreaker Availability
Coated Carbide
Coated Carbide
Dimensions (Inch)
Dimensions (Inch)
Sumitomo Cat. No.
ISO Cat. No.
Sumitomo Cat. No.
ISO Cat. No.
Shape
Shape
7° CCGT21.50MEFF CCGT060201MN-FF D D .2500.0937.1102.0039 CCGT21.50.5MEFF CCGT060202MN-FF D D .2500.0937.1102.0078 CCGT21.51MEFF CCGT060204MN-FF D D .2500.0937.1102.0156 CCGT32.50MEFF CCGT09T301MN-FF D D .3750.1563.1732.0039 CCGT32.50.5MEFF CCGT09T302MN-FF D D .3750.1563.1732.0078 CCGT32.51MEFF CCGT09T304MN-FF D D .3750.1563.1732.0156 7° DCGT21.50MEFF DCGT070201MN-FF D D .2500.0937.1102.0039 DCGT21.50.5MEFF DCGT070202MN-FF D D .2500.0937.1102.0078 DCGT21.51MEFF DCGT070204MN-FF D D D .2500.0937.1102.0156 DCGT32.50MEFF DCGT11T301MN-FF D D .3750.1563.1732.0039 DCGT32.50.5MEFF DCGT11T302MN-FF D D .3750.1563.1732.0078 DCGT32.51MEFF DCGT11T304MN-FF D D .3750.1563.1732.0156 7° TCGT21.50MEFF TCGT110201MN-FF D D .2500.0937.1102.0039 TCGT21.50.5MEFF TCGT110202MN-FF D D .2500.0937.1102.0078 TCGT21.51MEFF TCGT110204MN-FF D D .2500.0937.1102.0156 11° TPGT630MEFF TPGT080201MN-FF D D .1875.0937.0945.0039 TPGT630.5MEFF TPGT080202MN-FF D D .1875.0937.0945.0078 TPGT631MEFF TPGT080204MN-FF D D .1875.0937.0945.0156 7° VCGT220MEFF VCGT110301MN-FF D D D .2500.1250.1102.0039 VCGT220.5MEFF VCGT110302MN-FF D D D .2500.1250.1102.0078 VCGT221MEFF VCGT110304MN-FF D D D .2500.1250.1102.0156 11° VPGT220MEFF VPGT110301MN-FF .2500.1250.1102.0039 VPGT220.5MEFF VPGT110302MN-FF .2500.1250.1102.0078
7° CCGT21.50MESL CCGT060201MN-SL .2500.0937.1102.0039 CCGT21.50.5MESL CCGT060202MN-SL .2500.0937.1102.0078 CCGT32.50MESL CCGT09T301MN-SL D D D .3750.1563.1732.0039 CCGT32.50.5MESL CCGT09T302MN-SL D D D .3750.1563.1732.0078 CCGT32.51MESL CCGT09T304MN-SL D D .3750.1563.1732.0156 7° DCGT21.50MESL DCGT070201MN-SL .2500.0937.1102.0039 DCGT21.50.5MESL DCGT070202MN-SL D .2500.0937.1102.0078 DCGT21.51MESL DCGT070204MN-SL .2500.0937.1102.0156 DCGT32.50MESL DCGT11T301MN-SL D .3750.1563.1732.0039 DCGT32.50.5MESL DCGT11T302MN-SL D D .3750.1563.1732.0078 DCGT32.51MESL DCGT11T304MN-SL D D D .3750.1563.1732.0156 7° VCGT220MESL VCGT110301MN-SL .2500.1250.1102.0039 VCGT220.5MESL VCGT110302MN-SL D D .2500.1250.1102.0078 VCGT221MESL VCGT110304MN-SL D .2500.1250.1102.0156 l = USA Stocked item = World Wide Warehouse Item
MESL
MEFF
MESL
MEFF
MESL
All MESI, MEFF, and MESL chipbreakers are produced with negative corner radius tolerance, specified finished corner radius can also be produced for various workpieces. (conventional inserts have ± tolerance)
MEFF
MEFF
MESI Chipbreaker Availability
Coated Cermet
Dimensions (Inch)
Coated Carbide
Cermet
Sumitomo Cat. No.
ISO Cat. No.
Shape
CCGT21.50MESI CCGT21.50.5MESI CCGT21.51MESI CCGT32.50MESI CCGT32.50.5MESI CCGT32.51MESI CCGT32.52MESI DCGT21.50MESI DCGT21.50.5MESI DCGT21.51MESI DCGT32.50MESI DCGT32.50.5MESI DCGT32.51MESI DCGT32.52MESI TCGT21.50MESI TCGT21.50.5MESI TCGT21.51MESI TPGT630MESI TPGT630.5MESI TPGT631MESI VBGT220MESI VBGT220.5MESI VBGT221MESI VBGT222MESI VBGT330MESI VBGT330.5MESI VBGT331MESI VBGT332MESI VCGT220MESI VCGT220.5MESI VCGT221MESI VCGT222MESI VCGT330MESI VCGT330.5MESI VCGT331MESI VCGT332MESI VPGT220MESI VPGT220.5MESI
CCGT060201MN-SI CCGT060202MN-SI CCGT060204MN-SI
.2500 .0937 .1102 .0039 .2500 .0937 .1102 .0078 .2500 .0937 .1102 .0156
D D D D D D
D D D
7°
CCGT09T301MN-SI DDDDDDDDDDD D .3750 .1563 .1732 .0039 CCGT09T302MN-SI DDDDDDDDDDD D .3750 .1563 .1732 .0078 CCGT09T304MN-SI DDDDDDDDDDD D .3750 .1563 .1732 .0156 DCGT070201MN-SI DDDDDDDDDDD D .2500 .0937 .1102 .0039 DCGT070202MN-SI DDDDDDDDDDD D .2500 .0937 .1102 .0078 CCGT09T308MN-SI D D D D D .3750 .1563 .1732 .0313 DCGT11T301MN-SI D DDDDDDDDD D .3750 .1563 .1732 .0039 DCGT11T302MN-SI DDDDDDDDDDD D .3750 .1563 .1732 .0078 DCGT11T304MN-SI DDDDDDDDDDD D .3750 .1563 .1732 .0156 DCGT11T308MN-SI DD DDDDDDDD D .3750 .1563 .1732 .0313 DCGT070204MN-SI DDDDDDDDDDD D .2500 .0937 .1102 .0156
MESI
7°
MESI
TCGT110201MN-SI TCGT110202MN-SI TCGT110204MN-SI TPGT080201MN-SI TPGT080202MN-SI TPGT080204MN-SI VBGT110301MN-SI D VBGT110302MN-SI D VBGT110304MN-SI D VBGT110308MN-SI D VBGT160401MN-SI D VBGT160402MN-SI D VBGT160404MN-SI D VBGT160408MN-SI D
.2500 .0937 .1102 .0039 .2500 .0937 .1102 .0078 .1875 .0937 .0945 .0039 .1875 .0937 .0945 .0078 .1875 .0937 .0945 .0156 .2500 .1250 .1102 .0039 .2500 .1250 .1102 .0078 .2500 .1250 .1102 .0156 .2500 .1250 .1102 .0313 .3750 .1875 .1732 .0039 .3750 .1875 .1732 .0078 .3750 .1875 .1732 .0156 .3750 .1875 .1732 .0313
7°
D .2500 .0937 .1102 .0156
D D D
11°
MESI
D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
5°
MESI
VCGT110301MN-SI D DDDDDDDDD D .2500 .1250 .1102 .0039 VCGT110302MN-SI D D D D D D D D D D D .2500 .1250 .1102 .0078 VCGT110304MN-SI DDDDDDDDDDD D .2500 .1250 .1102 .0156 VCGT110308MN-SI DD DDDDDDDD D .2500 .1250 .1102 .0313
7°
VCGT160401MN-SI VCGT160402MN-SI
D D D D D D D D D D .3750 .1875 .1732 .0039 DDDDDDDDDD D .3750 .1875 .1732 .0078
VCGT160404MN-SI DDDDDDDDDDD D .3750 .1875 .1732 .0156
VCGT160408MN-SI D VPGT110301MN-SI VPGT110302MN-SI
.3750 .1875 .1732 .0313 .2500 .1250 .1102 .0039 .2500 .1250 .1102 .0078
D D D D D D
11°
MESI
MEFF W eb P age MESL W eb P age MESI W eb P age
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