970 Series

Tool 970i1604C

Standard keyseating gets rough when you need precision in narrow slots. The 970i1604C handles 0.0625" cuts in steel without the chatter.

Six flutes on a quarter-inch diameter deliver the surface finish that two-flute cutters can't match in interrupted cuts.
The 0.125" neck keeps deflection manageable when you're cutting below shoulders where rigidity matters most.
TiB₂ coating runs cooler than uncoated carbide in steel applications.
The thermal barrier keeps the edge stable when cutting interrupted surfaces where heat buildup typically degrades the slot finish.
This geometry works in steel and iron where keyseat tolerances are tight and you can't afford to open up the slot walls with tool deflection.
Conservative radial engagement keeps the neck from becoming the failure point.