970 Series

Tool 970i1608B

Standard end mills can't reach into tight geometries for side slots. The 970i1608B cuts where clearance matters most.

Six flutes on a quarter-inch cutting diameter generate higher surface speeds at the lower spindle RPMs that small tooling requires.
The AlTiN coating handles the heat buildup from steel and iron applications where interrupted cuts create thermal cycling.
Cut width matches the neck diameter at 0.125 inches, which keeps the geometry balanced for side slot work.
The narrow neck lets you reach past shoulders and into confined spaces where larger tooling won't fit.
Steel and iron generate different chip characteristics than aluminum, so the flute geometry accounts for the higher cutting forces and chip evacuation needs.
Conservative radial engagement keeps deflection in check when the neck becomes the limiting factor.