100 Series

Tool 100m030FA

Heavy cuts in steel demand edge protection and heat management. The 100m030FA addresses both through coating selection and corner geometry that keeps cutting forces predictable across extended runs.

TiAlSiN coating forms an aluminum oxide layer at cutting temperatures, creating a thermal barrier between the carbide substrate and the workpiece.
In steel machining, this barrier reduces crater wear while maintaining the sharp cutting edge needed for good surface finish.
Four flutes distribute heat generation across more cutting edges, preventing any single edge from overloading.
The R0.1" corner radius strengthens the cutting edge at the most vulnerable point while maintaining corner sharpness for slotting and profiling operations.
In titanium and nickel alloys, that radius prevents microchipping that leads to premature tool failure.