100C Series

Tool 100Ci500LA

Heat buildup kills tools faster than dull edges in steel and titanium. The 100Ci500LA addresses this with TiAlSiN coating that creates a thermal barrier between the cutting edge and workpiece.

Four flutes balance surface finish with material removal rates.
Chipbreaker geometry segments chips into smaller pieces that evacuate more easily from deep slots and extended passes.
The R0.008" corner radius strengthens each cutting edge while reducing stress concentrations that lead to chipping in harder alloys.
TiAlSiN coating handles the thermal cycling better than basic TiN when you're pushing speeds in steel, iron, titanium, and nickel alloys.
The coating also reduces friction, which extends tool life when you can't flood coolant into tight spaces.
Half-inch cutting diameter works for most general milling operations while maintaining rigidity.