Keyseat cutters

Keyseat cutters

Whitney Tool Co. Inc.'s solidcarbide keyseat cutters are available in diameters from 1⁄8" to 1 ½". The cutters perform many slotting operations, such as circular interpolation in small-diameter holes. They reportedly are rigid and provide long life, often resulting in higher production rates when cutting difficult to machine materials.

December 1, 2012
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Whitney Tool Co. Inc.'s solid-carbide keyseat cutters are available in diameters from 1⁄8" to 1½". The cutters perform many slotting operations, such as circular interpolation in small-diameter holes. They reportedly are rigid and provide long life, often resulting in higher production rates when cutting difficult to machine materials.

Glossary terms in this article

  • interpolation
    Process of generating a sufficient number of positioning commands for the servomotors driving the machine tool so the path of the tool closely approximates the ideal path. See CNC…

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