Iscar 3318857 Face Mill Milling Tip 6 Flutes IC908

Product Description

The ISCAR 3318857 is a replaceable carbide milling tip designed for face milling operations in the MM FM series. It features a 0.4728-inch cutting diameter, six flutes, and a maximum depth of cut of 0.1418 inches. The IC908 sub-micrograin carbide grade is paired with a TiAlN coating applied via PVD process, delivering wear resistance and thermal stability during aggressive cutting cycles. The 90-degree lead angle and right-hand cutting orientation make this tip suitable for square-shoulder face milling applications. Machinists and tooling specialists install this tip on compatible MM FM series face mill bodies as a direct replaceable insert, keeping downtime minimal during tool maintenance.

This milling tip is suited for machining steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, superalloys, titanium, and hard materials. It performs across a wide range of industrial and production machining environments, from job shops to high-volume manufacturing floors. The 0.0079-inch corner radius (0.20 mm) and chamfer angle of 0 degrees support clean, precise face milling passes. Applications include face milling and shoulder milling on CNC machining centers where replaceable-tip tooling systems are used to reduce insert inventory and changeover time.

Key Features

• IC908 sub-micrograin carbide grade with TiAlN PVD coating for extended tool life in steel and hard materials
• Six flutes with 0.4728-inch cutting diameter for efficient material removal
• Maximum depth of cut of 0.1418 inches suitable for productive face milling passes
• Right-hand cutting orientation with 90-degree lead angle for square-shoulder face milling
• No coolant-through design; suitable for external coolant or dry cutting setups
• ANSI-standard insert geometry for consistent fitment in MM FM series tooling bodies

Compatibility

Designed as a replaceable milling tip for ISCAR MM FM series face mill bodies. The full milling tip designation is MM FM120-36R0.2-06T05 with insert size 120-36R0.2. Verify body compatibility against ISCAR MM FM series tooling documentation before ordering.

Installation Notes

This tip is installed by qualified machinists or tooling technicians on CNC machining centers. Always power down the spindle and lock out the machine before changing milling tips. Use the appropriate torx or clamping key specified for the MM FM series body to seat the tip securely; do not overtighten by hand. Inspect the seating pocket for chips or debris before installation to ensure accurate tip positioning.