Keo 952-001-873 Side Milling Cutter 5in 3/8in 24T

Product Description

The KEO 952-001-873 is a staggered-tooth side milling cutter designed for material removal in horizontal milling operations. Built from high speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, this cutter measures 5 inches in diameter with a 3/8 inch cutting width and accepts a 1 inch arbor. The staggered tooth configuration, combined with a 10-degree helix angle and 10-degree radial rake angle, promotes smooth chip evacuation and reduces cutting forces. With 24 teeth, this cutter delivers a balance of feed rate capability and surface finish quality. It is sized and configured for production and maintenance milling work on aluminum workpieces.

This side milling cutter is suited for slotting, slabbing, and straddle milling setups on horizontal milling machines. Its primary material application is aluminum, where the positive rake geometry and uncoated HSS construction perform well at moderate cutting speeds. The 1 inch arbor hole fits standard horizontal milling machine arbors common in job shop and production environments. Machinists and tool and die makers are the typical end users for this style of cutter.

Key Features

• Staggered tooth configuration promotes smooth cutting action and effective chip clearance
• High speed steel construction provides toughness and re-sharpenability
• 10-degree helix angle reduces chatter and cutting load
• 10-degree radial rake angle optimized for aluminum milling applications
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluids on non-ferrous materials
• 24-tooth count balances material removal rate with surface finish quality

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style side milling cutter for horizontal milling machines with a 1 inch arbor, suited for aluminum milling applications in job shop and production settings.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following standard horizontal milling machine setup procedures. Power down and lock out the machine before mounting or removing the cutter from the arbor. Ensure the arbor nut is properly torqued per the machine manufacturer specifications and that all guards are in place before resuming operation. Use appropriate cutting fluid for aluminum to prolong tool life and maintain surface finish quality.