Value Collection STC1610 T-slot Cutter 2in Cobalt M42

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION STC1610 is a cobalt M42 T-slot cutter designed for milling T-slots in machine tables, fixtures, and workholding components. With a 2-inch cutter diameter and a 5/8-inch cutting width, it removes material in a single pass to produce accurate T-slot profiles. The staggered 10-tooth configuration reduces chatter and promotes smooth chip evacuation during cutting. The 1-inch shank diameter provides rigid tool holding in standard milling chucks and collet systems. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals use this cutter in vertical and horizontal milling operations where precise slot geometry is required.

This cutter is suited for use on knee mills, CNC machining centers, and manual milling machines capable of accepting a 1-inch shank. It is typically used to produce T-slots that accept standard T-nuts and bolts for workholding setups on machine tables. The cobalt M42 construction makes it appropriate for cutting alloy steels, stainless steels, cast iron, and other tough ferrous materials where high-speed steel cutters wear prematurely. A licensed machinist or skilled toolroom technician is the typical installer and operator.

Key Features

• Cobalt M42 cutter material for extended tool life in ferrous and tough alloy materials
• Staggered 10-tooth configuration reduces chatter and improves surface finish
• 2-inch cutter diameter with 5/8-inch cutting width for standard T-slot profiles
• 1-inch shank diameter for compatibility with standard milling tool holders
• 5-11/16-inch overall length provides clearance for most milling setups

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard milling machine spindles and tool holders accepting a 1-inch shank diameter. Suitable for T-slot milling applications on vertical and horizontal milling machines.

Installation Notes

Install in a properly rated milling chuck or collet block rated for the 1-inch shank before mounting in the spindle. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before tool changes. Select spindle speed and feed rate according to the cutter diameter, material being cut, and shop-standard machining data tables. Inspect the cutter for chipping or wear before each use and replace if cutting edges are damaged.