New line has a ball with steel

Manufactured from a high quality, wear-resistant micro-grain carbide, the new ranges are said to deliver exceptional tool life with edge chipping and wear minimised. This prolongs the high performance characteristics of the tools.

The four fluted straight shank centre cutting tools also incorporate a Cupro coating that dissipates any heat generated and further extends tool life.

To increase the flexibility and application range for its customers, ITC has given the 4032 and 4042 Series a long shank length, while a short length of cut on the 4032 line enhances rigidity and minimises vibration when cutting at high speeds and feeds. The 4032 Cyber Series of standard length cutters is available in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12mm diameters with a straight shank to enhance the rigidity of the line. The long shank length offers an overall cutter length from 60 to 100mm depending upon diameter selected, and the length of cut varies from 7 to 25mm.

The 4042 is suitable for longer reach applications such as the machining of cavities and intricate 5-axis components. Available in diameters of 2, 3, 4 and 5mm, all with a 6mm diameter shank, this long nosed series has an overall length of 75mm. With a length of cut from 7 to 12mm and a reach from 15 to 20mm, it is well suited to the production of small complex parts.