100 Series

Tool 100i500M015A

Steel work generates heat. The kind that breaks down cutting edges and turns consistent cycle times into guesswork. The 100i500M015A addresses this with TiAlSiN coating over solid carbide substrate. Aluminum content in the coating acts as a thermal barrier while silicon adds hardness at temperature.

Four flutes keep chip load predictable across the 0.5" cutting diameter.
That predictability matters in production runs where the 50th part needs to match the first.
The R0.015" corner radius strengthens the cutting edge just enough to resist microchipping without sacrificing surface finish on steel, iron, titanium, and nickel alloys.
Heat management becomes critical in deeper cuts and higher feed applications.
TiAlSiN maintains its protective properties at temperatures where uncoated carbide begins to fail, extending tool life in thermal cycling conditions common to interrupted cuts.