New Mini-Feed cutters and inserts, part of Dapra Corp.'s high-feed RHINO-FEED line, reportedly allow for feed rates up to five times faster than normal in light-DOC applications.

Dapra's Mini-Feed line is optimized for cuts of .500" to 1.000" diameter and a maximum depth of .030", with inserts featuring three usable edges. End mills and modular heads are available with one, two or three flutes. Mini-Feed inserts feature the smallest inscribed circle (8mm IC) of any of Dapra's RHINO-FEED options and operate at light to moderate FPT, making them ideal for detail roughing and high-speed machining, especially in small machines. Thanks to its positive geometry, Mini-Feed is suitable for use with all materials.

Dapra's RHINO-FEED line adjusts feed rates to compensate for the significant chip thinning that occurs during high-feed milling when an extreme lead angle is utilized. Mid-Feed and Heavy-Feed cutters and inserts are also available for diameters up to 4" and depths of cut up to .060".