970 Series

Tool 970i0803B

Standard end mills don't cut side slots below a shoulder. The 970 Series does.

A solid carbide keyseat cutter for keyways, side slots, and profile features where reach into the part geometry is the constraint.
The 0.125" cutting diameter with 0.0469" cut width produces clean slot walls in steel and iron applications.
Six flutes distribute cutting forces evenly across the narrow profile, reducing chatter when working around shoulders or in confined geometries.
The 0.0625" neck diameter is the stability constraint, not the cutting diameter, so conservative radial engagement maintains surface finish quality.
AlTiN coating extends tool life in steel cutting applications by reducing adhesion and managing heat buildup at the cutting edge.
The coating performs particularly well when cutting interrupted surfaces or when chip evacuation is limited by part geometry.