970 Series

Tool 970i1206C

Standard keyseat cutters sacrifice edge count for strength. Six flutes changes that equation.

A solid carbide keyseat cutter built for steel and iron operations where slot quality matters.
The 0.1875" cutting diameter handles precise keyways while the 0.0938" cut width produces clean slot walls without deflection concerns.
Six flutes distribute cutting forces more evenly than typical four-flute designs, reducing chatter in interrupted cuts below shoulders.
TiB₂ coating extends tool life in ferrous materials by reducing built-up edge formation.
The coating's low friction properties help with chip evacuation in confined slot geometries where coolant access is limited.
Neck diameter matches cut width at 0.0938", making radial engagement the stability constraint rather than the cutting diameter.
Effective in steel grades up to 45 HRC and cast iron applications where reach into part geometry restricts standard end mill access.