Face Milling Cutters
With larger diameters than end mills, these cutters remove greater amounts of material to create a smooth, flat channel in the face of a plate, bar, or other wide workpiece. Compared to fly cutters, they’re more rigid, which makes for a better finish. Also known as shell cutters. Cutters with fewer teeth provide better chip clearance for high-volume, high-speed cuts. Those with more teeth provide a finer finish and generate less vibration at high speeds.
High-speed steel cutters are good for general purpose milling in most materials including aluminum brass, bronze, and steel. Cobalt steel cutters have better heat and wear resistance than high-speed steel. They can run at higher speeds and provide better performance on hard material such as iron, stainless steel, titanium, and tool steel.
Use uncoated cutters for general purpose milling and short production runs. They stay sharper than coated cutters when used on soft materials like aluminum. Use coated cutters for demanding, high-speed jobs in hard material as well as for longer production runs. The coating reduces friction and vibration as they’re used, making them more wear resistant than uncoated cutters.
Titanium-nitride (TiN) coated cutters create less friction than uncoated cutters, which means they last longer when run at similar speeds. Aluminum-titanium-nitride (AlTiN) coated cutters dissipate heat better than other cutters, especially at high speeds. At high temperatures, the coating creates a layer of aluminum oxide that transfers heat to the chips, keeping the tool cool, even when used without lubrication.
Mill | |||||||
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| Thick. | Dia. | Number of Teeth | Arbor Hole Dia. | Helix Angle | For Use On | Each | |
Uncoated High-Speed Steel | |||||||
| 2 1/4" | 4" | 14 | 1 1/2" | 30° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Titanium-Nitride (TiN) Coated High-Speed Steel | |||||||
| 2 1/4" | 4" | 14 | 1 1/2" | 30° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Aluminum-Titanium-Nitride (AlTiN) Coated High-Speed Steel | |||||||
| 2 1/4" | 4" | 6 | 1 1/2" | 37° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2 1/4" | 4" | 14 | 1 1/2" | 37° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Uncoated Cobalt Steel | |||||||
| 2 1/4" | 4" | 14 | 1 1/2" | 30° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Titanium-Nitride (TiN) Coated Cobalt Steel | |||||||
| 2 1/4" | 4" | 14 | 1 1/2" | 30° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Aluminum-Titanium-Nitride (AlTiN) Coated Cobalt Steel | |||||||
| 2 1/4" | 4" | 14 | 1 1/2" | 30° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters
Combine a cutter with carbide inserts (sold separately) to create a face milling cutter, also known as indexable face milling cutters. They remove metal at least two times faster than comparable high-speed steel face milling cutters. When the cutting edges dull replace the carbide inserts instead of the entire tool. Use with an R8 shank arbor (sold separately).
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutter Kits
Create your own versatile face milling cutters. These kits include a cutter body, inserts, wrenches, and screws. Also known as indexable face mills, replaceable insert face milling cutters remove metal at least two times faster than comparable high-speed steel face milling cutters. When the cutting edges dull replace the carbide inserts instead of the entire tool. Use with an R8 shank arbor (sold separately).
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 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.
Kits come with either octagon or square inserts. Use octagon inserts for general face milling. With eight cutting edges, they generate smooth cuts. Use square inserts to create a 90° corner when shoulder milling.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Thick. | Dia. | Arbor Hole Dia. | Keyway Wd. | For Use On | Includes | Container Type | Each | |
Titanium Diboride (TiB2) Coated | ||||||||
Octagon | ||||||||
| 1 7/8" | 4" | 1 1/2" | 0.625" | Aluminum, Copper | 10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two Wrenches | Plastic Case | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Square | ||||||||
| 1 7/8" | 4" | 1 1/2" | 0.625" | Aluminum, Copper | 10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two Wrenches | Plastic Case | 0000000 | 000000 |
Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN) Coated | ||||||||
Octagon | ||||||||
| 1 7/8" | 4" | 1 1/2" | 0.625" | Hardened Steel, Tool Steel | 10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two Wrenches | Plastic Case | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 7/8" | 4" | 1 1/2" | 0.625" | Steel | 10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two Wrenches | Plastic Case | 0000000 | 000000 |
Square | ||||||||
| 1 7/8" | 4" | 1 1/2" | 0.625" | Steel | 10 Inserts, Cutter Body, Extra Screws, Two Wrenches | Plastic Case | 0000000 | 000000 |
Roughing Face Milling Cutters
Serrations along the cutting edge act as chip breakers, so these cutters can remove large amounts of material at high speeds without sacrificing tool life. With larger diameters than end mills, they remove greater amounts of material to create a smooth, flat channel in the face of a plate, bar, or other wide workpiece. Compared to fly cutters, they’re more rigid, which makes for a better finish. Also known as shell cutters. With better heat and wear resistance than high-speed steel, these cobalt steel cutters can run at higher speeds and provide better performance on hard material, such as hardened steel, iron, and titanium.
Use uncoated cutters for general purpose milling and short production runs. They stay sharper than coated cutters when used on soft material, such as aluminum. Use coated cutters for demanding, high-speed jobs in hard material as well as for longer production runs. The coating reduces friction and vibration as they’re used, making them more wear resistant than uncoated cutters.
Titanium-nitride (TiN) coated cutters create less friction than uncoated cutters, which means they last longer when run at similar speeds. Aluminum-titanium-nitride (AlTiN) coated cutters dissipate heat better than other cutters, especially at high speeds. At high temperatures, the coating creates a layer of aluminum oxide that transfers heat to the chips, keeping the tool cool, even when used without lubrication.
Coarse pitch cutters create large chips for better performance on soft metals, such as aluminum, brass, and bronze. Fine pitch cutters last longer than coarse-pitch end mills and produce smaller chips for better performance on hard metals, such as hardened steel, iron, and titanium.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Mill | Coarse Pitch | Fine Pitch | |||||||
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| Thick. | Dia. | Number of Teeth | Arbor Hole Dia. | Helix Angle | For Use On | Each | Each | ||
Uncoated Cobalt Steel | |||||||||
| 2 1/4" | 4" | 10 | 1 1/2" | 30° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Hardened Steel, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Wood | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Titanium-Nitride (TiN) Coated Cobalt Steel | |||||||||
| 2 1/4" | 4" | 10 | 1 1/2" | 30° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Hardened Steel, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Wood | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Aluminum-Titanium-Nitride (AlTiN) Coated Cobalt Steel | |||||||||
| 2 1/4" | 4" | 10 | 1 1/2" | 30° | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Hardened Steel, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Wood | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 |
High-Speed Steel Slitting Saws
These general purpose saws are good for cutoff, slitting, and slotting applications in a wide range of materials, including aluminum, iron, and steel. Use with an arbor (sold separately).
Saws with 1 1/4"-2 1/2" and 3"-8" mill dia. are also known as plain metal slitting saws.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Mill | ||||||||
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| Thick. | Dia. | Number of Teeth | Arbor Hole Dia. | Keyway Wd. | Material | For Use On | Each | |
| 1/32" | 4" | 40 | 1" | 0.25" | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/16" | 4" | 36 | 1" | 0.25" | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/32" | 4" | 36 | 1" | 0.25" | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/8" | 4" | 36 | 1" | 0.25" | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/16" | 4" | 36 | 1" | 0.25" | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
Carbide Slitting Saws
Made of solid carbide, these saws are harder, stronger, and more wear resistant than high-speed steel for the longest life and best finish on hard material. Use them for cutoff, slitting, and slotting applications. Use with an arbor (sold separately).
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Mill | |||||||
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| Thick. | Dia. | Number of Teeth | Arbor Hole Dia. | Material | For Use On | Each | |
| 1/16" | 4" | 96 | 1" | Carbide | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Fiberglass, Hardened Steel, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Smooth-Finish Slitting Saws
Also known as jeweler's slotting saws and metal slitting saws, these saws are good for use on wire, tubing, extrusions, and other very thin material that requires delicate cuts. Use with an arbor (sold separately).
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Mill | ||||||||
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| Thick. | Dia. | Number of Teeth | Arbor Hole Dia. | Keyway Wd. | Material | For Use On | Each | |
| 0.02" | 4" | 310 | 1" | __ | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 0.032" | 4" | 220 | 1" | 0.25" | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.035" | 4" | 224 | 1" | 0.25" | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.04" | 4" | 220 | 1/2" | __ | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.057" | 4" | 220 | 1" | 0.25" | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Slitting Saws with Side Teeth
With peripheral and side teeth, these saws remove chips for a consistent cutting width. Use with an arbor (sold separately).
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Mill | ||||||||
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| Thick. | Dia. | Number of Teeth | Arbor Hole Dia. | Keyway Wd. | Material | For Use On | Each | |
| 1/16" | 4" | 36 | 1" | 0.25" | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 3/32" | 4" | 36 | 1" | 0.25" | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/8" | 4" | 36 | 1" | 0.25" | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5/32" | 4" | 36 | 1" | 0.25" | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/16" | 4" | 36 | 1" | 0.25" | High-Speed Steel | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |