Walter FMT
What is Walter FMT?
Walter FMT is a Walter Tools product brand focused on PCD tools and machining lightweight materials. The Walter FMT product segment is built on the PCD expertise developed by Frezite Metal Tooling (FMT), which has been integrated into Walter Tools’ solutions. Walter FMT serves machine shops and manufacturing facilities where high surface quality, long tool life, and controlled machining processes are required.
Walter FMT and the Background of PCD Expertise
The core expertise of Walter FMT is based on PCD technology developed by FMT. FMT became especially known for designing and manufacturing PCD-cutting tools for machining lightweight and abrasive materials. This expertise is now part of Walter Tools’ PCD tool offering and is reflected in solutions under the Walter FMT brand, specifically designed for demanding machining applications.
Walter FMT as Part of Walter Tools’ Offering
Walter FMT is part of a broader Walter Tools portfolio, where cutting tools, machining strategies, and production support services form a comprehensive solution. Walter FMT products are designed to operate as part of the machine shop process, taking into account materials, fixturing, machining conditions, and production requirements. This enables controlled use of PCD tools in series production and demanding specialized applications.
Walter FMT and PCD Tools in Machining
The Walter FMT product area focuses on PCD tools, especially for machining lightweight and abrasive materials. Typical materials to be machined include high-silicon content aluminum alloys, copper, brass, and various composites such as CFRP and GFRP materials. In the machining industry, the main advantages of PCD tools are long service life, consistent cutting performance, and excellent surface finish even at high cutting speeds.
Walter FMT and Customized Special Tools
Walter FMT solutions are often custom-designed special tools. The shapes, tolerances, and production volumes of lightweight components vary significantly in different machining facilities, requiring tailored tool solutions. Walter FMT’s PCD tools are designed with the entire machining process in mind, ensuring that tool geometry, cutting edge design, and fixturing support stable and repeatable production.
Walter FMT and Supporting the Machining Process
The Walter FMT product segment also includes maintenance and refurbishment of PCD tools, such as re-tipping and tool lifecycle management. This supports machine shops where production efficiency, reduced material waste, and predictable tool costs are key goals. Walter FMT solutions are intended to be integrated into continuous machining and production development.
Walter FMT and Applications in the Machining Industry
Walter FMT PCD tools are widely used in the machining industry, especially in the automotive, aerospace, mold and die, and general machining sectors. In these industries, dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and process repeatability for lightweight components are critical requirements well suited to PCD tools.
Summary
Walter FMT is a product brand from Walter Tools focused on PCD tools, backed by specialized PCD expertise developed by Frezite Metal Tooling. Walter FMT solutions are designed for the demanding machining of lightweight and abrasive materials, supporting machine shops and manufacturing facilities in effective and controlled production.
