| Size | 1/4″ |
|---|---|
| Tool Nr | E4 |
| Grade | C5 |
| Cutting Direction | Threading Tool 60° Included Angle |
| Overall Length | 2″ |
| Included Angle | 60° Included Angle |
| Style | E |
| Tool Material | Carbide Tipped |
| Type | Carbide Tipped Tool Bit |
60° Carbide Tool
Carbide tools feature a small insert of extremely hard carbide brazed onto a softer steel shank. They are ideal for machining hard or abrasive materials, as they retain their hardness at temperatures up to approximately 1700°F. This allows for higher cutting speeds and faster feed rates compared to high-speed steel (HSS) tools.
Sharpening carbide tools is more challenging, requiring a silicon carbide or diamond grinding wheel. Additionally, the tool geometry is more critical than with HSS cutters. However, their superior performance on tough or abrasive materials makes them a popular choice. If your HSS tools are wearing out quickly, switching to carbide may be the solution.
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55° Carbide Insert
While not inexpensive, carbide inserts offer excellent value—each insert provides four cutting edges, significantly reducing the need for frequent sharpening and saving valuable time.
Carbide cutters perform well on hard-to-machine materials like cold-rolled steel and are also effective on aluminum, brass, and leaded steels, offering exceptional durability. However, for the finest finishes on softer metals, a well-sharpened high-speed steel tool still delivers superior results.
This is the 10-pack of replacement carbide inserts for the following tool holders:
Slitting Saws
Each saw blade is 2" in diameter with a 1/2" hole. The saw blades come in varying thicknesses and teeth counts. They require the slitting saw holder, which is held in the spindle with a drawbolt that pulls the holder up into the Morse #1 taper.
Note: Due to supply chain issues, the outside diameter of some of our saw blades may be 2-1/2" instead of 2" and teeth counts can vary. If you need a specific number of teeth in a certain size, please contact us to see if we have them in stock