TUBINGEN, Germany, Sep 22, 2026 – Walter is expanding the range of its proven Xtra·tec XT M5130 milling cutter family with new milling cutter bodies for the cost-effective machining of large surfaces with a shallow depth of cut. This move comes in response to growing requirements from users who, for example, wish to machine large plain surfaces or stepped structures with minimal material removal more efficiently and productively. This requires large tool diameters with a high Number of teeth. Using the existing indexable insert sizes for depths of cut less than 16 mm, Walter is expanding the available diameter range of the Xtra·tec XT milling cutter family from the previous 80 mm (with BC..09… or BC..12… cutting inserts) to 100, 125 and 160 mm; Cartridge tools enable diameters of up to Ø 315 mm. The smaller cutting inserts allow for a higher Number of teeth per diameter – and thus faster removal of large surface areas with reduced machining time.
Like all milling cutters in the Xtra·tec XT range, the new variants also feature its tried-and-tested design characteristics: a 12 % increase in the cross-section of the indexable insert around the insert bore, a 34 % larger contact area for the insert, and a 40 % stronger tooth back for enhanced stability and process reliability. Thanks to the smaller – and therefore more cost-effective – Cutting inserts, the application saves not only machining time but also cutting tool material costs. Face/shoulder milling, Pocket milling, Ramping, and circular interpolation milling – and suitable for all materials in the ISO groups P, K, M, N and S.
About Walter
For over 100 years, Walter has stood for competence and quality in the field of machining technology. The company was founded in 1919 by Richard Walter and has its headquarters in Tübingen, Germany. The portfolio includes precision tools for milling, turning, grooving, drilling and threading as well as individual special tools and technology solutions along the process chain. With production facilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia, numerous subsidiaries and sales partners, and 4,400 employees worldwide, Walter has a global presence and customers in more than 80 countries around the world. In addition to engineering expertise, a sustainable corporate strategy and a diversity approach are part of the corporate culture. Since 2022, the Frezite Group has been part of Walter, including the Frezite portfolio brand FMT, which deals with cutting tools for lightweight materials. For more information, visit https://www.walter-tools.com.
