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    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
    Square
    For Use On
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    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
     

    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
    Replacement
    Screws
    Mill
    Thk.
    Dia.
    Arbor Hole
    Dia.
    Keyway
    Wd.
    No. of Inserts
    Req.
    Material
    Heat
    Treatment
    Each
    Each
    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 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.
    IC
    Dia.
    Cutting
    Edge Lg.
    Thk.
    Hole
    Dia.
    No. of Cutting
    Edges
    Tip
    Radius
    Rake Angle
    Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    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)

    Mill
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Arbor Hole
    Dia.
    Keyway
    Wd.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Helix
    Angle
    No. of Inserts
    Req.
    Material
    Rake Angle
    Type
    Each
    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.
    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
    Replacement Screws
    Mill
    Thk.
    Dia.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Helix
    Angle
    No. of Inserts
    Req.
    Material
    Rake Angle
    Type
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    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
    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
    Package
    For Use On
    For Mill Dia.
    IC
    Dia.
    Cutting
    Edge Lg.
    Thk.
    Hole
    Dia.
    No. of Cutting
    Edges
    Tip
    Radius
    Rake Angle
    Type
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    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
     
    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
    Thk.
    Dia.
    Arbor Hole
    Dia.
    Keyway
    Wd.
    Helix
    Angle
    No. of Inserts
    Req.
    Material
    Rake Angle
    Type
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    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
    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
    Package
    For Use On
    For Mill Dia.
    IC
    Dia.
    Cutting
    Edge Lg.
    Thk.
    Hole
    Dia.
    No. of Cutting
    Edges
    Tip
    Radius
    Rake Angle
    Type
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    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
     

    Counterbore Insert Holders

    Image of ProductInUse. Shown with Inserts (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Counterbore Insert Holders.

    Shown with Inserts (Sold

    Separately)

    Designed to reduce waste and costs during high-volume jobs, these counterbores consist of both an insert and a holder. When the cutting edges dull, you can replace the insert rather than the entire tool. The inserts are locked in place with a screw for a hold that’s strong enough to handle the high speeds of a CNC machine. These counterbores create flat-bottomed holes that allow socket head screws to sit flush with the surface of your material.
    Counterbore Insert Holders
    Replacement
    Insert Screws
    Dia.
    For Screw
    Size
    Body
    Shank
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Hole
    Drilling Dp.
    No. of Inserts
    Req.
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Steel
    1/4"
    		0.422"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"10000000000000001000000000000000
    5/16"
    		0.515"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"100000000000000100000000000000
    3/8"
    		0.515"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"100000000000000100000000000000
    7/16"
    		0.703"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"100000000000000100000000000000
    1/2"
    		0.797"3/4"3 1/4"0.79"200000000000000100000000000000
    5/8"
    		1"3/4"3 1/4"0.79"200000000000000100000000000000
    3/4"
    		1.187"3/4"3 1/4"0.79"200000000000000100000000000000
    M6
    		0.440"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"100000000000000100000000000000
    M8
    		0.558"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"100000000000000100000000000000
    M10
    		0.676"3/4"2 7/8"0.54"100000000000000100000000000000
    M12
    		0.755"3/4"3 1/4"0.79"200000000000000100000000000000
     
    Carbide Inserts
    Image of Product. Individual Carbide Insert Case. Front orientation. Counterbore Inserts.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Counterbore Inserts.

    Individual Carbide

    Insert Case

    Inserts have a positive rake, which means the cutting edge is angled to reduce vibration and prevent thin workpieces from bending. For longer life, each insert has three cutting edges—when one edge dulls, rotate to the next one. They have chip breakers to stop 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
    Package
    IC
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Cutting
    Edge Lg.
    Tip
    Radius
    For Use On
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    7/32"3/32"0.35"1/64"Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Iron, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel000000000000001000000000000000
     
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