Keo 952-001-345 Side Milling Cutter 3in 16T Staggered

Product Description

The KEO 952-001-345 is a staggered-tooth side milling cutter designed for horizontal milling operations on aluminum and other non-ferrous materials. Manufactured from high speed steel with a bright uncoated finish, this cutter features a 3-inch diameter and a 0.625-inch cutting width, making it well suited for slotting, side milling, and straddle milling applications. The staggered tooth configuration alternates left and right helix angles to reduce chatter and improve chip evacuation during cuts. With 16 teeth and a 10-degree helix angle, this cutter delivers consistent, smooth cuts on aluminum workpieces. Installation requires a 1-inch arbor. Weighing 0.5 pounds, it is a straightforward drop-in for compatible horizontal milling setups.

This side milling cutter is intended for use on horizontal milling machines in both production shop and job shop environments. Its staggered tooth geometry and bright finish make it particularly effective when cutting aluminum and similar soft metals where chip clearance and surface finish are priorities. The 1-inch arbor hole diameter fits standard milling arbors common in industrial machine shops. It is typically used by machinists and tool-and-die professionals performing slotting, gang milling, or straddle milling operations where a reliable, uncoated HSS cutter is preferred over coated alternatives.

Key Features

• Staggered tooth configuration reduces chatter and improves chip flow during side milling
• High speed steel construction provides good wear resistance across a range of cutting speeds
• Bright uncoated finish is well suited for aluminum and non-ferrous material applications
• 10-degree helix angle and 10-degree radial rake angle optimize cutting action on soft metals
• 16 teeth deliver consistent finish quality across slotting and straddle milling cuts
• 1-inch arbor hole fits standard horizontal milling machine arbors

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style side milling cutter for use on horizontal milling machines equipped with a 1-inch milling arbor. Optimized for aluminum material applications per manufacturer specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists on horizontal milling machines. Power down and lock out the machine before mounting or removing the cutter from the arbor. Ensure the arbor nut is torqued securely using the appropriate arbor wrench before initiating any cut. Inspect the cutter teeth for chips or damage before each use and confirm workpiece fixturing is secure prior to starting the spindle.