Star is the number one choice for precision manufactured EDM Rack Cutters for roughing and finishing production. Rack Tools for Maag Shaping Machines include:
- Standard Rack Type Cutters
- Helical Rack Type Cutters
- HKR Rack Type Cutters
- Sprocket Rack Cutters
- Christmas Tree Rack Type Cutters for roughing
- One Tooth Cutter
For quotes on our rack cutters, please contact us and supply us with your gear print or data.
Cutters are manufactured for gashing, roughing, and finishing operations and can have the following characteristics:
| Cutter Profile |
- Majority of cutters are straight shape to produce an involute profile.
- Other profiles such as roller chain sprockets are designed to specific part geometry.
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| Modifications |
- Full fillets
- Tip relief
- Tip chamfer protuberance
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| Tolerances |
- Per customers requirements.
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| Max. Cutter Length |
- Flat Cutters: 11.5" (292mm)
- Raised Teeth Cutters: 10.9" (277mm)
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| Material |
- High speed steels from M4 to high cobalt grades.
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| Sharpening |
- Cutters are supplied with the flat cutting edge ready for the customer to "lip and groove" sharpen.
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| Back-up Plates |
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