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    Face Milling Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Flat-Surface Cut Style. Front orientation. Face Mills. Face Milling Cutters.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Face Mills. Face Milling Cutters.

    Flat-Surface Cut Style

    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.
    Uncoated—Use uncoated cutters for general purpose milling and short production runs. They stay sharper than coated cutters when used on soft materials like aluminum.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Titanium-nitride (TiN) coated cutters create less friction than uncoated cutters, which means they last longer when run at similar speeds. 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.
    Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN) Coated—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. 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.
    High-Speed Steel—High-speed steel cutters are good for general purpose milling in most materials including aluminum brass, bronze, and steel.
    Cobalt 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.
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    Uncoated High-Speed Steel
    2 1/4"5"61 1/2"37°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel000000000000000
    2 1/4"5"81 1/2"37°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel00000000000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated High-Speed Steel
    2 1/4"5"61 1/2"37°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel00000000000000
    2 1/4"5"81 1/2"37°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel00000000000000
    2 1/4"5"161 1/2"30°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel00000000000000
     
    Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN)-Coated High-Speed Steel
    2 1/4"5"81 1/2"37°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel0000000000000000
    2 1/4"5"161 1/2"37°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel00000000000000
     
    Uncoated Cobalt Steel
    2 1/4"5"161 1/2"30°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel00000000000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated Cobalt Steel
    2 1/4"5"161 1/2"30°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel0000000000000000
     
    Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN)-Coated Cobalt Steel
    2 1/4"5"161 1/2"30°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Tool Steel0000000000000000
     

    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 61/64"5"1 1/2"0.625"6Uncoated SteelHardened00000000000000000000000000
     

    High-Speed Steel Slitting Saws

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Slitting Saws. High-Speed Steel Slitting Saws.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Slitting Saws. 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 a 2 3/4" mill dia. are also known as screw slotting saws. Saws with 1 1/4"-2 1/2" and 3"-8" mill dia. are also known as plain metal slitting saws.
    Mill
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    1/16"5"401"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel0000000000000
    1/8"5"401"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel000000000000
    3/16"5"401"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel0000000000000

    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.
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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
     
    Insert Holders
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Face Mill Insert Holders. Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters.
    Image of Product. Shank Mount Shown with Inserts (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Shank Mount. Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters.
    Image of Product. Arbor Mount Shown with Inserts (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Arbor Mount. Carbide Inserts for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters.

    Shank Mount Shown with

    Inserts (Sold Separately)

    Arbor Mount

    Shown with

    Inserts (Sold

    Separately)

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    Shank Mount
     
    Coarse Grit
    1 1/2"1 9/16"——1 1/4"45°2Nickel-Plated SteelNegative000000000000000
    1 1/2"1 9/16"——1 1/4"45°3Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
    2"1 9/16"——1 1/4"45°3Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
    2 1/2"1 9/16"——1 1/4"45°4Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
     
    Arbor Mount
     
    Coarse Grit
    2"1 9/16"3/4"0.313"—45°3Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
    2 1/2"1 9/16"3/4"0.313"—45°4Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
    3"1 31/32"1"0.382"—45°5Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
    4"1 31/32"1 1/2"0.626"—45°5Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
    5"2 15/32"1 1/2"0.626"—45°6Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
     
    Fine Grit
    2"1 9/16"3/4"0.313"—45°4Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
    2 1/2"1 9/16"3/4"0.313"—45°5Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
    3"1 31/32"1"0.382"—45°6Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
    4"1 31/32"1 1/2"0.626"—45°8Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
    5"2 15/32"1 1/2"0.626"—45°10Nickel-Plated SteelNegative0000000000000000
     
    Extra-Fine Grit
    2"1 9/16"3/4"0.313"—45°5Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
    2 1/2"1 9/16"3/4"0.313"—45°6Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
    3"1 31/32"1"0.382"—45°8Nickel-Plated SteelNegative00000000000000
    4"1 31/32"1 1/2"0.626"—45°10Nickel-Plated SteelNegative0000000000000000
    5"2 15/32"1 1/2"0.626"—45°13Nickel-Plated SteelNegative0000000000000000
     

    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.
    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
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    Coarse Grit
    2 15/32"5"1 1/2"0.626"45°6Nickel-Plated SteelNegative0000000000000001000000000000000
     
    Fine Grit
    2 15/32"5"1 1/2"0.626"45°10Nickel-Plated SteelNegative0000000000000000100000000000000
     
    Extra-Fine Grit
    2 15/32"5"1 1/2"0.626"45°13Nickel-Plated SteelNegative0000000000000000100000000000000
     
    Carbide Inserts
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Face Mill Inserts. Holders for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters.
    Image of Product. Individual Carbide Insert Case. Front orientation. Face Mill Inserts. Holders for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters.

    Individual Carbide

    Insert Case

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Face Mill Inserts. Holders for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Holders for Replaceable Carbide-Insert Face Milling Cutters.

    Carbide Inserts

    Inserts are locked in place with a screw for a hold that’s strong enough to handle the high speeds of a CNC machine. They have a negative rake, which means 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.
    Each
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    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"Negative0000000000000010000000000000000
    Hardened Steel, Steel1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3", 4", 5"0.579"0.58"1/4"7/32"81/32"Negative00000000000001000000000000000
    Stainless Steel, Titanium1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3", 4", 5"1/2"0.51"7/32"3/16"81/32"Negative00000000000001000000000000000
     
    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"Negative00000000000001000000000000000
     

    Slitting Saws with Side Teeth

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Slitting Saws. Slitting Saws with Side Teeth.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Slitting Saws. 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).
    Mill
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    Arbor Hole
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    1/16"5"401"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel00000000000000
    3/32"5"401"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel0000000000000
    1/8"5"401"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel0000000000000
    1/8"5"401 1/4"0.313"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel0000000000000
    5/32"5"401"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel0000000000000
    3/16"5"401"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel0000000000000

    Roughing Face Milling Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Flat-Surface Cut Style. Front orientation. Face Mills. Roughing Face Milling Cutters.

    Flat-Surface Cut Style

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Face Mills. Roughing Face Milling Cutters, Coarse Pitch.

    Coarse Pitch

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Face Mills. Roughing Face Milling Cutters, Fine Pitch.

    Fine Pitch

    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.
    Uncoated—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.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Titanium-nitride (TiN) coated cutters create less friction than uncoated cutters, which means they last longer when run at similar speeds. 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.
    Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN) Coated—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. 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.
    Coarse Pitch—Coarse pitch cutters create large chips for better performance on soft metals, such as aluminum, brass, and bronze.
    Fine Pitch—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.
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    Each
    Uncoated Cobalt Steel
    2 1/4"5"121 1/2"30°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Hardened Steel, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Wood00000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN)-Coated Cobalt Steel
    2 1/4"5"121 1/2"30°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Hardened Steel, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Wood000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN)-Coated Cobalt Steel
    2 1/4"5"121 1/2"30°Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Hardened Steel, Iron, Nickel, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Wood000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Smooth-Finish Slitting Saws

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Slitting Saws. Smooth-Finish Slitting Saws.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Slitting Saws. 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).
    Mill
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    0.02"5"3801/2"—Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel0000000000000
    0.02"5"3801"—Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel000000000000
    0.032"5"2801"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel000000000000
    0.057"5"2801"0.25"Uncoated High-Speed SteelAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel000000000000
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