100 Series

Tool 100m040LA

Heavy cuts in production steel work generate heat that breaks down edges faster than the schedule allows. The 100m040LA addresses this with TiAlSiN coating that maintains hardness at elevated temperatures while reducing friction between chip and tool face.

At 4" cutting diameter, the four-flute geometry becomes critical for maintaining rigidity during side milling operations.
Each flute engages sequentially, distributing cutting forces across the tool body rather than concentrating them at single contact points.
The R0.1" corner radius eliminates the stress concentration of a sharp corner while maintaining near-sharp cutting action in slotting and profiling work.
TiAlSiN performs well in steel, iron, titanium, and nickel alloys where heat generation typically limits tool life.
The coating's aluminum content forms a protective oxide layer during cutting, extending edge life in interrupted cuts where thermal cycling would otherwise cause premature wear.