AMB 2024 will see the GARANT GreenPlus solid carbide end mill – the first sustainable machining tool from the GARANT brand – celebrate its world première. The new mill has a significantly smaller environmental footprint than a conventional tool but delivers exactly the same performance. This is thanks to a superfine grain carbide substrate, 99% produced from secondary materials and manufactured exclusively using power from renewable sources, allied to state of the art geometry and a latest generation TiAIN coating. The high quality tool can also be reconditioned up to three times, allowing it to be used for considerably longer and further boosting sustainability.

The easy cutting GARANT GreenPlus solid carbide end mill ensures reliable roughing and finishing processes that deliver optimum cutting results with steel and stainless steel. Thanks to its sophisticated face geometry, it is also suitable for plunge milling. Optimised chip spaces reduce the forces generated by chip forming and allow rapid discharge of chips. A latest generation TiAIN high-performance coating provides additional support for chip evacuation and protects the tool against breakage and wear caused by high process temperatures. The optimised core diameter prevents vibrations and the tendency to break – even with significant wrapping. This increases process stability and ensures a smoother cutting action. Selectively prepared cutting edges result in even wear.

The ability for the tool to be reground and recoated up to three times extends its product life cycle, with a positive impact on economic efficiency and sustainability. For the same reasons, the packaging used is made exclusively of recycled plastic.

Better for people and the environment
With the GARANT GreenPlus solid carbide end mill, the Hoffmann Group is extending its sustainable GARANT GreenPlus range. GreenPlus already includes multi-purpose and safety gloves, which are made from up to 78% recycled material, non-hazardous cleaning agents and ultrasonic cleaners, anaerobic solvent-free adhesives and a grinding oil. The GARANT GreenPlus product range facilitates sustainability in workshops and production – coupled with the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.