200 Series

Tool 200i500X030C

Aluminum grabs sharp corners and tears them apart. Edge chipping on the first few passes, then accelerated wear as the geometry degrades. Half-inch cutters see this constantly because operators push them harder than smaller tools.

The 200i500X030C carries a 0.03" corner radius that distributes cutting forces across more carbide instead of concentrating them at a knife edge.
Three flutes maintain surface finish while reducing chip load per tooth compared to 4-flute geometry.
The TiB₂ coating adds hardness for demanding passes without the aluminum affinity that makes AlTiN coatings problematic in these materials.
High helix angle moves chips out before they can weld to the cutting edge or generate enough heat to cause built-up edge formation.
The geometry works in aluminum, copper, and plastics where chip adhesion typically determines tool life.