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    Holders for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Milling Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Face Mill Insert Holders. Holders for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Milling Cutters.
    Image of Product. Holder Shown with Octagon Inserts. Front orientation. Face Mill Insert Holders. Holders for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Milling Cutters.
    Image of Attribute. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Holders for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Milling Cutters.

    Holder Shown with

    Octagon Inserts

    Combine an insert holder with carbide inserts (sold separately) to create a milling cutter, also known as indexable milling cutters. They remove metal at least two times faster than comparable high-speed steel milling cutters. When the cutting edges dull, replace the carbide inserts instead of the entire tool.
    Use with an R8 shank arbor (sold separately).
    Insert Holders
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    1 23/32"2"3/4"0.313"4Uncoated SteelHardened00000000000000000000000000
    1 7/8"3"1 1/4"0.5"5Uncoated SteelHardened000000000000000000000000
    1 7/8"3 1/2"1 1/2"0.625"5Uncoated SteelHardened000000000000000000000000
    1 7/8"4"1 1/2"0.625"6Uncoated SteelHardened000000000000000000000000
    1 61/64"5"1 1/2"0.625"6Uncoated SteelHardened000000000000000000000000
    1 61/64"6"1 1/2"0.625"8Uncoated SteelHardened000000000000000000000000
     

    Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Milling Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Face Mill Inserts. Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Milling Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Octagon. Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Milling Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Round. Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Milling Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Square. Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Milling Cutters.

    Octagon

    Round

    Square

    Combine a holder with carbide inserts to create a milling cutter, also known as indexable milling cutters. They remove metal at least two times faster than comparable high-speed steel milling cutters. When the cutting edges dull, replace the carbide inserts instead of the entire tool.
    Use with an R8 shank arbor (sold separately).
    Inserts sold individually come packed in a clear plastic case to protect cutting edges during shipment. Inserts sold in packs come factory sealed from the manufacturer for maximum traceability.
    Titanium Diboride (TiB2)-Coated Carbide—Titanium-diboride (TiB2) coated inserts reduce friction in nonferrous metals and composites, so you can use them without lubrication in material like aluminum, fiberglass, and plastic.
    Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN)-Coated Carbide—Titanium-carbon-nitride (TiCN) coated inserts have a hard, smooth finish that resists chipping and wear and prevents material from accumulating on the cutting edge. They’re especially good for use in aluminum.
    Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN)-Coated Carbide—Titanium-aluminum-nitride (TiAlN) coated inserts dissipate heat better than other inserts, especially at high speeds. At high temperatures, the coating creates a layer of aluminum oxide that transfers heat to the chips, keeping the inserts cool, even when used without lubrication.
    Octagon—Use octagon inserts for general face milling. With eight cutting edges, they generate smooth cuts.
    Round—Use round inserts for roughing and heavy cuts. Their shape makes them stronger than octagon and square inserts.
    Square—Use square inserts to create a 90° corner when shoulder milling.
    Octagon
    Round
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    Titanium Diboride (TiB2)-Coated Carbide
    Aluminum, Copper1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum, Copper1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN)-Coated Carbide
    Stainless Steel
    1000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Stainless Steel
    10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN)-Coated Carbide
    Hardened Steel, Tool Steel1000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Hardened Steel, Tool Steel10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Iron1000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Iron1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Nickel, Titanium1000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Nickel, Titanium10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Steel1000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Steel10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutter Kits

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Face Mills. Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutter Kits.
    Image of Product. Holder Shown with Octagon Inserts. Front orientation. Face Mills. Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutter Kits.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Face Mills. Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutter Kits.

    Holder Shown with

    Octagon Inserts

    Image of Attribute. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated. Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutter Kits.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Octagonal Insert.

    Octagonal Insert

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Square Insert.

    Square Insert

    Create your own versatile milling cutters. These kits include a cutter body, inserts, wrenches, and screws. Also known as indexable end mills, replaceable insert milling cutters remove metal at least two times faster than comparable high-speed steel milling cutters. When the cutting edges dull, replace the carbide inserts instead of the entire tool. The inserts come factory sealed from the manufacturer for maximum traceability.
    Use with an R8 shank arbor (sold separately).
    Kits come with either octagon or square inserts.
    Titanium Diboride (TiB2)-Coated Carbide Insert—Titanium-diboride (TiB2)-coated inserts reduce friction in nonferrous metals and composites, so you can use them without lubrication in material like aluminum, fiberglass, and plastic.
    Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN)-Coated Carbide Insert—Titanium-aluminum-nitride (TiAlN)-coated inserts dissipate heat better than other inserts, especially at high speeds. At high temperatures, the coating creates a layer of aluminum oxide that transfers heat to the chips, keeping the inserts cool, even when used without lubrication.
    Octagonal Insert—Use octagon inserts for general face milling. With eight cutting edges, they generate smooth cuts.
    Square Insert—Use square inserts to create a 90° corner when shoulder milling.
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    Titanium Diboride (TiB2)-Coated Carbide Insert
     
    Octagonal Insert
    1 23/32"2"3/4"0.313"Aluminum, Copper10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case00000000000000
    1 7/8"3"1 1/4"0.5"Aluminum, Copper10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case0000000000000
    1 7/8"4"1 1/2"0.625"Aluminum, Copper10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case0000000000000
     
    Square Insert
    1 23/32"2"3/4"0.313"Aluminum, Copper10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case0000000000000
    1 7/8"3"1 1/4"0.5"Aluminum, Copper10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case0000000000000
    1 7/8"4"1 1/2"0.625"Aluminum, Copper10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case0000000000000
     
    Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN)-Coated Carbide Insert
     
    Octagonal Insert
    1 23/32"2"3/4"0.313"Hardened Steel, Tool Steel10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case0000000000000
    1 23/32"2"3/4"0.313"Steel10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case0000000000000
    1 7/8"3"1 1/4"0.5"Hardened Steel, Tool Steel10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case0000000000000
    1 7/8"3"1 1/4"0.5"Steel10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case0000000000000
    1 7/8"4"1 1/2"0.625"Hardened Steel, Tool Steel10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case0000000000000
    1 7/8"4"1 1/2"0.625"Steel10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case0000000000000
     
    Square Insert
    1 23/32"2"3/4"0.313"Steel10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case0000000000000
    1 7/8"3"1 1/4"0.5"Steel10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case0000000000000
    1 7/8"4"1 1/2"0.625"Steel10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two WrenchesPlastic Case0000000000000
     

    Holders for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Face Mill Insert Holders. Holders for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters.
    Designed for milling the surfaces of plates and bars, cutters consist of multiple carbide inserts and a holder. They help you reduce waste and cost in high-volume jobs—when the cutting edges dull, replace the inserts instead of the entire tool. Cutters have a large mill diameter for making wide, shallow cuts on the face or side of your workpiece. They also have a hole that passes coolant from your machine onto the workpiece, minimizing heat.
    When choosing a holder, consider the grit rating you want. The finer the grit, the more inserts you’ll need. More inserts mean tighter spacing, so you can machine at high speeds and remove material quickly while leaving a smooth surface. However, you’ll also need more machine power.
    Shank Mount
    Image of Product. Shank Mount Shown with Inserts (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Face Mill Insert Holders. Holders for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters, Shank Mount.

    Shank Mount Shown with

    Inserts (Sold Separately)

    Coarse Grit—Fewer inserts mean a coarser grit—the inserts are spaced apart to help with chip evacuation. A coarse grit is best for roughing applications, light machining, and cutting soft metals such as aluminum.
    Insert Holders
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    Coarse Grit
    1 9/16"1 1/2"1 1/4"45°2Nickel-Plated SteelNegative0000000000000001000000000000000
    1 9/16"1 1/2"1 1/4"45°3Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000100000000000000
    1 9/16"2"1 1/4"45°3Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000100000000000000
    1 9/16"2 1/2"1 1/4"45°4Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000100000000000000
     
    Carbide Inserts
    Arbor Mount
    Image of Product. Arbor Mount Shown with Inserts (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Face Mill Insert Holders. Holders for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters, Arbor Mount.

    Arbor Mount

    Shown with

    Inserts (Sold

    Separately)

    Coarse Grit—Fewer inserts mean a coarser grit—the inserts are spaced apart to help with chip evacuation. A coarse grit is best for roughing applications, light machining, and cutting soft metals such as aluminum.
    Insert Holders
    Replacement Screws
    Mill
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    Coarse Grit
    1 9/16"2"3/4"0.313"45°3Nickel-Plated SteelNegative0000000000000001000000000000000
    1 9/16"2 1/2"3/4"0.313"45°4Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000100000000000000
    1 31/32"3"1"0.382"45°5Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000100000000000000
    1 31/32"4"1 1/2"0.626"45°5Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000100000000000000
    2 15/32"5"1 1/2"0.626"45°6Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000100000000000000
     
    Fine Grit
    1 9/16"2"3/4"0.313"45°4Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000100000000000000
    1 9/16"2 1/2"3/4"0.313"45°5Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000100000000000000
    1 31/32"3"1"0.382"45°6Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000100000000000000
    1 31/32"4"1 1/2"0.626"45°8Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000100000000000000
    2 15/32"5"1 1/2"0.626"45°10Nickel-Plated SteelNegative0000000000000000100000000000000
     
    Extra-Fine Grit
    1 9/16"2"3/4"0.313"45°5Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000100000000000000
    1 9/16"2 1/2"3/4"0.313"45°6Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000100000000000000
    1 31/32"3"1"0.382"45°8Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000100000000000000
    1 31/32"4"1 1/2"0.626"45°10Nickel-Plated SteelNegative0000000000000000100000000000000
    2 15/32"5"1 1/2"0.626"45°13Nickel-Plated SteelNegative0000000000000000100000000000000
     
    Carbide Inserts

    Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Face Mill Inserts. Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters.
    Image of Product. Individual Carbide Insert Case. Front orientation. Face Mill Inserts. Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters.

    Individual Carbide

    Insert Case

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Face Mill Inserts. Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters.
    Pair these carbide inserts with insert holders to mill the surface of plates and bars. They have a negative rake, so they have cutting edges on both sides—they last longer than comparable positive-rake inserts. As each edge dulls, you can rotate to a fresh one. When all the edges on one side are worn, flip the insert over. Built-in chip breakers prevent long chips from forming, so they won’t block the flow of coolant or damage your tool.
    Inserts sold individually come packed in a clear plastic case to protect cutting edges during shipment. Inserts sold in packs come factory sealed from the manufacturer for maximum traceability.
    For Use On
    For Mill Dia.
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    Aluminum Titanium Chromium Nitride (AlTiCrN)-Coated Carbide
    Cast Iron1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3", 4", 5"1/2"0.51"7/32"3/16"81/32"Negative100000000000000
    Cast Iron1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3", 4", 5"1/2"0.51"7/32"3/16"81/32"Negative1000000000000000
    Hardened Steel, Steel1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3", 4", 5"0.579"0.58"1/4"7/32"81/32"Negative10000000000000
    Hardened Steel, Steel1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3", 4", 5"0.579"0.58"1/4"7/32"81/32"Negative1000000000000000
    Stainless Steel, Titanium1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3", 4", 5"1/2"0.51"7/32"3/16"81/32"Negative10000000000000
    Stainless Steel, Titanium1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3", 4", 5"1/2"0.51"7/32"3/16"81/32"Negative1000000000000000
     
    Diamondlike Carbon (DLC)-Coated Carbide
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3", 4", 5"0.579"0.58"1/4"7/32"81/32"Negative10000000000000
    Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3", 4", 5"0.579"0.58"1/4"7/32"81/32"Negative1000000000000000
     
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