970 Series

Tool 970i1603B

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.
Six flutes at 0.25" cutting diameter provide smooth finishes in steel and iron applications while the 0.0469" cut width maintains tight slot tolerances.
The 0.125" neck diameter becomes the stability constraint well before cutting forces overwhelm the tool geometry, so light radial passes work better than aggressive cuts.
AlTiN coating extends tool life in ferrous materials by reducing built-up edge formation and heat generation at the cutting zone.
The coating chemistry handles the higher temperatures that develop when cutting steel compared to uncoated carbide tools working in softer materials.