970 Series

Tool 970i2408B

Standard end mills don't cut side slots below a shoulder. The 970i2408B does.

An eight-flute keyseat cutter designed for steel and iron applications where precise slot geometry matters.
The 0.375" cutting diameter handles moderate material removal while the 0.1875" neck diameter maintains rigidity during side cutting operations.
Eight flutes distribute cutting forces evenly, reducing chatter in interrupted cuts common to keyseat work.
AlTiN coating extends tool life in ferrous materials by maintaining edge sharpness through the heat cycles typical of steel machining.
The 0.125" cut width produces clean slot walls without the deflection issues of longer, thinner cutters.
Conservative radial engagement works best since the neck geometry, not the cutting diameter, determines maximum cutting forces.