METALEX

High Precision Engineering Tools & Industrial Supplies
2-1/2" Head Dia. FLY milling CUTTER R8 SHANK + 1/2" x 4" INDEXABLE HOLDER TNMG16 CARBIDE INSERT
Technical Specifications
Head Diameter 2-1/2"
Shank Type R8, with 7/16"-20 UNF Drawbar
Included Holder 1/2" x 1/2" x 4" Indexable Carbide Holder
Insert Type TNMG16 (L) Carbide
Cutting Direction Left Hand
Suitable Materials Mild Steel, Cast Iron, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper & Engineering Plastics
Packaging Hard Board Box
KINDLY NOTE: Supplied complete with 1/2" x 4" indexable carbide holder & TNMG16 (L) carbide insert — ready to fit.
Key Features
  • Direct Fit: R8 shank with 7/16"-20 UNF drawbar thread mounts straight into any R8 spindle mill; precision-ground for excellent concentricity and rigidity. A great little unit to have on hand for quick facing jobs on your mill.
  • Complete Fly Cutter Kit: Arrives fitted with a 1/2" x 4" indexable carbide holder and TNMG16 (L) carbide insert — ready to mount and cut.
  • Compact 2-1/2" Head: A smaller-diameter fly cutter suited to lighter facing jobs and tighter working areas, with reduced vibration for a superior surface finish.
  • Left-Hand Carbide Insert: TNMG16 (L) carbide insert delivers clean cuts with excellent chip clearance, and can be indexed or replaced without swapping the whole holder.
  • Wide Material Range: Suitable for mild steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, and engineering plastics.
Product Description

A 2-1/2" head diameter fly cutter built on a precision-ground R8 shank with a 7/16"-20 UNF drawbar thread, for direct mounting in milling machines with excellent concentricity and rigidity. It arrives complete with a 1/2" x 4" indexable carbide holder fitted with a TNMG16 (L) carbide insert, so it's ready to mount and start facing straight out of the box, with reduced vibration and excellent chip clearance for a superior surface finish. Suitable for mild steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, and engineering plastics — a compact, handy unit to keep in the toolbox for lighter facing jobs and tighter working areas. The indexable insert can be rotated or replaced without swapping the whole holder.

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