970 Series

Tool 970i2404C

Standard end mills don't cut side slots below a shoulder. The 970i2404C does.

A solid carbide keyseat cutter for keyways, side slots, and profile features in steel and iron applications where reach into the part geometry is the constraint.
Eight flutes provide smooth surface finish at the 0.0625" cut width while the 0.1875" neck diameter maintains rigidity during side cutting operations.
TiB₂ coating extends tool life in ferrous materials by reducing friction and heat buildup during the interrupted cuts typical of keyseat operations.
The coating particularly benefits edge retention when cutting through work hardening zones common in alloy steels.
Conservative radial engagement is recommended since the neck diameter is the stability constraint, not the 0.375" cutting diameter.
This geometry trades maximum material removal rate for access and finish quality in restricted part features.