MAPAL has introduced the third generation of its OptiMill-Uni-HPC solid carbide drill, designed for high-performance machining of steel, stainless steel, and cast iron. The new generation addresses the increasing demands of modern, automated manufacturing environments, where unmanned shifts, robot-assisted machining, and rising part complexity are becoming standard.
Engineered for maximum process reliability, the OptiMill-Uni-HPC ensures stable and efficient performance across diverse machining applications, making it particularly suitable for industries prioritizing productivity and consistent quality.
The third generation of the solid carbide milling cutter OptiMill-Uni-HPC brings together all requirements asked of a milling tool today: stability, flexibility and resistance to wear. A newly developed cutting material ensures high ductility and significant resistance to impact strain as a result. The risk of tool break is greatly reduced, protecting expensive components from damage. Combined with wear-resistant coating and adapted geometry, this ensures a high degree of reliability – even for very dynamic loads.
A version with an integrated chip breaker is a new addition to the range in 2025. This creates short chips that are easy to remove – a clear advantage for air cooling and high cutting performance. The chip removal capability of the new OptiMill-Uni-HPC is particularly remarkable at high infeed depths and increases the potential material removal rate. The result: long machine running times and reduced monitoring efforts – ideal for automated processes.
Optimized for Modern Manufacturing
The third-generation OptiMill-Uni-HPC is available in three versions since the beginning of September 2025: as short design without chip breaker (diameter 3–20 mm), long design without chip breaker (diameter 3–25 mm) and long design with chip breaker (diameter 6–25 mm).
In this way, MAPAL is pursuing a clear path: the targeted optimisation of a tried-and-tested tool aimed at further improving process reliability, stability and versatility.
With the third-generation OptiMill-Uni-HPC, MAPAL was bringing a tool onto the market just in time for the EMO 2025 that is not only technically impressive, but also economically viable – a true all-rounder for modern manufacturing.
