Other

Applications
K1~K15
Other Applications
API
CM / CM-AL
MVG
MGI
MCSE
MEF
METS

Ring Grooving for M/C

Chamfering Endmill
Ring Grooving Endmill for M/C
Grooving Endmill for M/C
Chamfering Endmill
Bolt Countersink Endmill
T-Slot Mill

K2~K15
K2
K5
K7
K8
K10
K12
K14

API Ring Groover

API Ring Groovers

Other
Applications

K2

BX-150
BX-150-R
BX-151
BX-151-R
BX-152
BX-152-R
BX-153
BX-153-R
BX-154
BX-154-R
BX-155
BX-155-R
BX-156
BX-156-R
BX-169
R-16
R-18
R-19
R-20
R-23
R-23-R
R-24
R-24-R
R-26
R-27
R-31
R-31-R
R-35
R-35-R
R-37
R-39
R-39-R
R-41
R-44
R-44-R
R-45
R-46
R-46-R

BX150-SET
BX150-R-SET
BX151-SET
BX151-R-SET
BX152-SET
BX152-R-SET
BX153-SET
BX153-R-SET
BX154-SET
BX154-R-SET
BX155-SET
BX155-R-SET
BX156-SET
BX156-R-SET
BX169-SET
R16-SET
R18-SET
R19-SET
R20-SET
R23-SET
R23-R-SET
R24-SET
R24-R-SET
R26-SET
R27-SET
R31-SET
R31-R-SET
R35-SET
R35-R-SET
R37-SET
R39-SET
R39-R-SET
R41-SET
R44-SET
R44-R-SET
R45-SET
R46-SET
R46-R-SET

RG-3
RG-1
RG-3

RG-1

RG-2
RG-4
RG-2
RG-3

RG-1

RG-2

2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1

2
4
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1

Dimension(inch)
Offset
.061
.097
.065
.097
.069
.091
.077
.110
.083
.112
.100
.223
.132
.166
.081
.026
.026
.026
.026
.046
.081
.046
.077
.046
.046
.044
.072
.046
.081
.046
.046
.081
.046
.046
.071
.046
.048
.082

Pitch

OD

Width

Depth

OD
DEPTH

ID
DEPTH

2.893
3.341
3.062
3.496
3.395
3.826
4.046
4.486
4.685
5.116
5.930
6.366
9.521
9.956
6.955

.450
.841
.466
.846
.498
.876
.554
.936
.606
.971
.698
1.076
.921
1.306
.666
.344
.344
.344
.344
.469
.856
.469
.871
.469
.469
.469
.856
.469
.856
.469
.469
.856
.469
.469
.856
.469
.531
.916

.220
.485
.220
.485
.230
.505
.270
.535
.300
.570
.330
.595
.440
.710
.380
.250
.250
.250
.250
.310
.575
.310
.590
.310
.310
.310
.575
.310
.575
.310
.310
.575
.310
.310
.575
.310
.380
.645

2.771
3.147
2.932
3.302
3.257
3.644
3.892
4.266
4.519
4.892
5.730
5.920
9.257
9.624
6.793
2.292
2.667
2.855
2.980
3.627
3.994
4.127
4.517
4.377
4.627
5.256
5.632
5.752
6.114
6.252
6.752
7.114
7.502
8.002
8.384
8.690
8.748
9.112

2.115
1.853
2.260
1.998
2.537
2.256
3.092
2.834
3.369
3.398
4.734
4.660
7.943
7.676
5.785
1.708
2.083
2.271
2.396
2.873
2.606
3.373
3.083
3.623
3.873
4.494
4.208
4.998
4.726
5.498
5.998
5.726
6.748
7.248
6.956
7.936
7.878
7.608

2.000
2.375
2.563
2.688
3.250
3.300
3.750
3.800
4.000
4.250
4.875
4.920
5.375
5.420
5.875
6.375
6.420
7.125
7.625
7.670
8.313
8.313
8.360

Roughout
cartridges.

Body

No. of Flutes

Description

No. of Insert

Ring
Number

stock

Toolholder Dimensions

YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES

YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES

: Stock Std. : World Express

1-13/16-SET
2-1/16-10K-SET
2-9/16-15K-SET
3-1/16-10K-SET
4-1/16-10K-SET
5-1/8-10K-SET

RG-1
RG-1
RG-2
RG-2
RG-2
RG-2

Offset
.034
.034
.034
.034
.034
.034

Spare Parts / Applicable Inserts

Pitch

OD

Width

Depth

OD
DEPTH

ID
DEPTH

4.373
4.623
5.873
5.748
7.123
8.748

.377
.377
.377
.377
.377
.377

.258
.258
.258
.258
.258
.258

4.305
4.555
5.805
5.680
7.055
8.680

3.687
3.937
5.187
5.062
6.437
8.062

Ring
Number

BX-150
BX-150-R
BX-151
BX-151-R
BX-152
BX-152-R
BX-153
BX-153-R
BX-154
BX-154-R
BX-155
BX-155-R
BX-156
BX-156-R
BX-169
R-16
R-18
R-19
R-20
R-23
R-23-R
R-24
R-24-R
R-26
R-27
R-31
R-31-R
R-35
R-35-R
R-37
R-39
R-39-R
R-41
R-44
R-44-R
R-45
R-46
R-46-R
1-13/16
2-1/16-10K
2-9/16-15K
3-1/16-10K
4-1/16-10K
5-1/8-10K

Body Part Numbers

Wrench

Applicable
Inserts
K4

SCR-02

SCR-01

T15

T7

DCMT3252
DCMT3253
DCMT3252
DCMT3253
DCMT3252
DCMT3253
DCMT3252
DCMT3253
DCMT3252
DCMT3253
DCMT3252
VCMT333
VCMT332
VCMT333
VCMT332
VCMT222
DCMT3252
VCMT333
DCMT3252
VCMT333
DCMT3252

SCR-02

T15

VCMT333
DCMT3252
VCMT333
DCMT3252
VCMT333
DCMT3252

Spare Parts for Body

Ring Groove
Body
RG-1
RG-2
RG-3
RG-4

Shank
BT40
BT50
CAT40
CAT50
DIN69871
NMTB50
BT50
CAT50
DIN69871
BT50
CAT40
CAT50
DIN69871
NMTB50
BT50
CAT50
DIN69871

API-RG-1-BT40
API-RG-1-BT50
API-RG-1-CV40
API-RG-1-CV50
API-RG-1-DIN-69871
API-RG-1-NMTB50
API-RG-2-BT50
API-RG-2-CV50
API-RG-2-DIN-69871
API-RG-3-BT50
API-RG-3-CV40
API-RG-3-CV50
API-RG-3-DIN-69871
API-RG-3-NMTB50
API-RG-4-BT50
API-RG-4-CV50
API-RG-4-DIN-69871

Body Part Numbers

Spare Parts
Clamp
Screw

Roughout
cartridges.

Body

Dimension(inch)

Mounting
Bolts

Set
Screws

01-05
01-05
01-06
01-07

01-08
01-08
01-09
01-10

Note

The OD and ID dimensions are to set the cut diameter

of a given cartridge set using a presetter. The
dimensions are the cut diameter of the tool at the depth
of the ring groove. By setting zero at the nose radius
then moving the presetter to the depth of the API
groove the OD and ID can be preset to the dimensions
shown.
See illustration on page K2.

Other
Applications

1-13/16
2-1/16-10K
2-9/16-15K
3-1/16-10K
4-1/16-10K
5-1/8-10K

Description

No. of Flutes

Ring
Number

No. of Insert

Toolholder Dimensions

stock

VCMT333
DCMT3252
VCMT333

SCR-01

: Stock Std. : World Express

T7

VCMT222

K3

API Ring Groover

Applicable Inserts

VCMT 222HQ

VCMT 110308

VCMT 332HQ

VCMT 160408HQ

333HQ

160412

1/4 1/8 0.110 1/32 7

3/8 3/16 0.173

1/32
1/16

PR660

PR1425

DCMT 3253CQ DCMT 11T312CQ 3/8 5/32 0.173 1/16 7

I.C.
T d r
(A)

MEGACOAT PVD
Coated
Coated
carbide Carbide

PR1225

Description
(ISO)

CA6525

DCMT 3252HQ DCMT 11T308HQ 3/8 5/32 0.173 1/32 7

Description
(ANSI)

CVD Coated
Carbide
CA5525

Cermet

Insert Grades
MEGACOAT
Cermet

Insert

Angle
()

TN60

Dimension (inch)

PV7025

Sample CNC Program for the OTM API Ring Groover

Other
Applications

K4

Sample is shown without cutter comp.

N10 (Incremental Program)
N20 G00 X(As required) Y(As required) Z.100 M03 S(As required)
N30 G01 Z0.0 F100
N40 G91 Y (Offset) Z-.100 F(As required)
N50 G03 J (Offset) Z-.100 F (As required)
N60 G03 J (Offset) Z-.100
Continue to Depth
Last Pass
N90 G03 J(Offset) Z0.00

: Stock Std. : World Express

Chamfering Endmill
Facing

: Stock Std. : World Express

Spare Parts
Clamp Screw
Wrench

Unit

Dimension

inch

0.500

2.78

0.563

1.00
0.625

inch

1.000

L1

0.750

2.91

3.15

1.25

1.000
inch

0.750
0.800
0.690

3.25

1.35

Chamfering

0.340
0.330
0.310
0.300
0.280
0.240
0.160
0.080
0.589
0.586
0.577
0.564
0.547
0.526
0.501
0.472
0.456
0.433
0.400
0.376
0.327
0.284
0.193
0.146
0.613
0.595
0.544
0.440
0.308
0.158

0.089
0.116
0.143
0.169
0.194
0.239
0.301
0.327
0.031
0.052
0.103
0.154
0.204
0.252
0.298
0.343
0.372
0.393
0.400
0.454
0.507
0.521
0.547
0.584
0.158
0.208
0.304
0.430
0.528
0.591

15
20
25
30
35
45
60
75
3
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
37.5
41
45
50
55
60
70
75
15
20
30
45
60
75

Chamfering

Applicable
Inserts

B24

SCR-04

T7
XPMT
0902

SCR-01

T7

SCR-16

T10

SCR-30

T10
XPMT
15T3

SCR-30

T10

SCR-02

T15

APET
1604

Other
Applications

CM 0563-15-09
0563-20-09
0563-25-09
0563-30-09
0563-35-09
0563-45-09
0563-60-09
0563-75-09
1000-03
1000-05
1000-10
1000-15
1000-20
1000-25
1000-30
1000-35
1000-37.5
1000-41
1000-45
1000-50
1000-55
1000-60
1000-70
1000-75
CM 1000-15-AL
1000-20-AL
1000-30-AL
0800-45-AL
0800-60-AL
0690-75-AL

Stock

Description

No. of Insert

CM / CM-AL (For Aluminum Cutting)

K5

Chamfering Endmill
CM / CM-AL (For Aluminum Cutting)
Recommended Cutting Conditions
Recommended Cutting Condition (Cutting Speed SFM)
Work Material

Feed Rate
(ipt)

Other
Applications

K6

TN100M

TC60

800~1400

600~1200

400~700

400~700

800~1400

600~1200

400~700

400~700

TN6020

PVD Coated

Carbide
PR905

KW10

CA2335

PR660

PR830

Low Carbon Steel

.003-.006

Carbon Steel

.003-.006

Alloy Steel

.003-.006

Tool Steel

.003-.006

Stainless Steel
(Austenitic)

.002-.006

300~800

300~800

300~800

300~800

300~800

Cast Iron

.003-.008

400~1200

400~1200

300~500

300~500

Non-ferrous
Metal

.005-.007

1500~1800 1500~1800

2000~4000

* Apply sufficient amount of coolant

CVD
Coated

Cermet

: 1st Recommendation : 2nd Recommendation

MVG Ring Grooving Endmill

MVG

Ring Grooving

Toolholder Dimensions
Stock

3032
3532
4032
4532
5032
5532
6032

MVG

D d
30
35
40
45
50
55
60

120

40

5.2

Clamp Set

Wrench

CPS-6V

LW-3

4.00
32

Description

Spare Parts

Edge
Width

Dimension (mm)

4.90

Dimension T shows available grooving depth.

Applicable Inserts

400-020B

GVFR 400B

4.00

430-020B

430B

4.30

460-020B

460B

4.60

490-020B

490B

4.90

5.3 0.2 5.8 20 5.0

GVFR430B is applicable for sealing groove of G-series

For other ring grooving, GVFR400B~490B are applicable.
Only Right-hand insert is applicable.

Recommended Cutting Conditions

Recommended Insert Grades (Cutting Speed Vc: sfm)

325~600

Carbon Steel

0.002~0.006

400~650

Alloy Steel

0.002~0.006

400~650

Mold Steel

0.001~0.005

325~600

Cast Iron

0.002~0.008

250~500

Non-ferrous Metals

0.002~0.008

325~975

325~600

325~600

250~500

250~550

250~550

200~500

0.001~0.005

200~500

Carbide

Stainless Steel

250~500

KW10

PVD

PR930

PR1225

MEGA

TC60

TC40

Cermet

TN90

Workpiece Material

fz
(ipt)

Other
Applications

GVFR

PVD

Carbide

KW10

TC60

MEGA
COAT

PR1225

TC40

W
Right-hand shown

TN90

Description

Insert

Cermet

(Previous
Description)

PR930

Insert Grades
Dimension (mm)

200~425

250~500

250~500

200~425

: 1st Recommendation : 2nd Recommendation

: Stock Std. : World Express

K7

MGI Grooving Endmill

MGI

Internal Grooving

Min.
Bore Dia.
A

d L1 L2
100 20
25

Spare Parts

Edge
Width

Dimension (mm)
T

Clamp Set

Drawing

Description

Stock

Toolholder Dimensions

1420-1SS
1620-1S

14
16

2020-1A

20

2220-1B

22

3225-1C

32

20

110

30

SB-4065TR
SB-4085TR

FT-15
FT-15

CPS-5F

FT-15

CPS-6F

LW-3

2.8 1.45~4.0
Fig.2

35

16

40

20

25 120

4025-1C

40

5.5
2.8~4.0
(4.5)

Applicable Inserts
K9

LW

6F

6.8
1.0~3.0
2.2
Fig.1
7.8
1.0~3.4
9.8 2.2
11

Wrench
FT

5F

MGI

Clamp Screw

GVR100SS~GVR300SS
GVR100S~GVR340S
GVR100A~GVR340A
GVR100AR~150AR
GVR145B~GVR400B
GVR100BR~150BR
GVR280C~GVR400C

Dimension T shows available grooving depth.

GVR280C, GVR300C is available to the groove depth up to 4.5mm.
GVR430C~500C can be installed to MGI3225-1C and 4025-1C, but not recommended for steel cutting because of toolholder's rigidity.

Recommended Insert Grades (Cutting Speed Vc: sfm)

Cermet

MEGA

Carbide

325~600

325~600

250~500

200~425

200~425

0.002~0.006

400~650

400~650

325~600

250~500

250~500

Alloy Steel

0.002~0.006

400~650

250~500

Mold Steel

0.001~0.005

325~600

Cast Iron

0.002~0.008

325~500

Non-ferrous Metals

0.002~0.008

Carbon Steel

TC60

0.001~0.005

Stainless Steel

TC40

KW10

PVD

PR930

fz
(ipt)

PR1225

Workpiece Material

TN90

Other
Applications

Recommended Cutting Conditions

400~650

325~600

250~500

325~600

250~500

200~425

200~425

325~500

250~500

325~975

: 1st Recommendation : 2nd Recommendation

KK8

K8

: Stock Std. : World Express

Applicable Inserts

GVR

1-edge

GVR

GVR

GVR

2-edge

GVR

GVR
2-edge
Full-R

100-020SS
125-020SS
145-020SS
200-020SS
250-020SS
300-020SS
100-020S
125-020S
145-020S
185-020S
200-020S
250-020S
340-020S
100-020A
125-020A
145-020A
185-020A
200-020A
250-020A
300-020A
340-020A
145-020B
185-020B
200-020B
230-020B
250-020B
280-020B
300-020B
340-020B
400-020B
280-020C
300-020C
340-020C
400-020C
(430-020C)
(460-020C)
(500-020C)
200-100AR

GVR 100SS
125SS
145SS
200SS
250SS
300SS
GVR 100S
125S
145S
185S
200S
250S
340S
GVR 100A
125A
145A
185A
200A
250A
300A
340A
GVR 145B
185B
200B
230B
250B
280B
300B
340B
400B
GVR 280C
300C
340C
400C
(430C)
(460C)
(500C)
GVR 100AR

250-125AR

125AR

300-150AR

150AR

200-100BR

GVR 100BR

2.00 3.2 1.00

300-150BR

150BR

3.00 4.2 1.50

1.00
1.25
1.45
2.00
2.50
3.00
1.00
1.25
1.45
1.85
2.00
2.50
3.40
1.00
1.25
1.45
1.85
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.40
1.45
1.85
2.00
2.30
2.50
2.80
3.00
3.40
4.00
2.80
3.00
3.40
4.00
4.30
4.60
5.00

2.3 0.2 3.6 9 3.0

2.3 0.2 4.0 11 4.0

2.3 0.2 4.0 12 5.0

2.8

3.2
0.2 4.5 15 5.5

4.2

4.5

5.5
0.2 5.8 21 6.5

6.3

MEGA
COAT

2.50 2.3 1.25 4.0 12 5.0

3.00

2.00

1.00
1.50
4.5 15 5.5

Other
Applications

GVR

PVD

Carbide

KW10

PR930

TC60

W
Right-hand shown

TC40

Description

Cermet

(Previous
Description)

TN90

Insert

PR1225

Insert Grades
Dimension (mm)

Only R-hand insert is applicable.

KK9

: Stock Std. : World Express

K9

MCSE Chamfering Endmill

MCSE

Chamfering

Back Chamfering

V Shape Slotting

Countersinking

MCSE

K
MCSE

104
106
115
227
336
104-30D
108-30D
110-30D
108-60D
120-60D

1
2
3

D DL DS

d1

16
22
31
43
52
19
28
30
19.5
31

16
20
20
32
32
16

15
16
18
30
38
15
19
18
19
18

85

30

6.5

120

40

8.6

85
110
120
110
120

30

4.7

0.5
3.0
6.5
6.5
7.0
2.0
4.5
6.0
0.25
6.5

15
21
30
42
51
18
27
28
19
30

4
6
15
27
36
4
8
10
8
20

20
20

40

6.3

40

10

Angle () Rake Angle ()

0.4

-4.5
-1
+5
+8
+10
-4
-2.5
0
-3.5
0

A.R. R.R.

Spare Parts
Insert

Dimension (mm)

Std. Corner-R(r)

MCSE

No. of Inserts

Description

Stock

Toolholder Dimensions
Clamp Screw

Wrench
DT
LTW

0.8

45

0.4
0.8
0.8

30

60

Fig.1 SB-3060TR

DT-10

Fig.2
Fig.3
Fig.4
Fig.5
Fig.6

SB-5090TR

LTW-20

SB-3060TR

DT-10

SB-5090TR

LTW-20

SB-5070TR
SB-5090TR

LTW-20

Other
Applications

Dimension T indicates available back chamfering dimension.

Applicable Inserts
Applicable Inserts
Description

MCSE
MCSE

MCSE
MCSE

K10

B17,B18

104
104-30D
106
115
227
336
108-30D
110-30D
108-60D
120-60D

SDKW 09T204TN

SDKW 09T204FN

SDMT 09T204C

SEKW 421TN
SEKW 422TN

SEKW 421FN
SEKW 422FN

SEMT 421C

: Stock Std. : World Express

Recommended Cutting Conditions

Recommended Insert Grades (Cutting Speed Vc: sfm)

325~600 325~600

325~600 325~600

0.002~0.010

0.008~0.016

325~600 250~525 400~825

Alloy Steel

0.002~0.010

0.008~0.016

325~600 250~525 325~725

250~500 250~500

KW10

Carbon Steel

PW30

325~600 250~525 400~725

TN60

0.004~0.012

PR905

0.002~0.008

PR660

PR1210

Stainless Steel

PR830

PR1225

Ds
(27~36)

PR730

TC60

Ds
(4~20)

Carbide

PVD Coated Carbide

Mold Steel

0.002~0.010

0.008~0.016

Cast Iron

0.004~0.012

0.012~0.020

325~725

250~500

Non-ferrous Metals

0.004~0.012

0.012~0.020

325~975

325~500 250~450 250~600

200~450 200~450

: 1st Recommendation : 2nd Recommendation

Other
Applications

MEGACOAT

TN100M

Workpiece Material

Cermet

PR630

fz (ipt)

K11

MEF Bolt Countersink Endmill

MEF

Bolt Countersinking

Shouldering

Facing

MEF 11-S10
14-S12
17-S16
18-S16
20-S16
22-S20
23-S20
24-S20
25-S20
26-S25
27-S25
28-S25
29-S25
30-S25
32-S25
35-S32
39-S32
43-S32
48-S32

Dimension (mm)

DL Ds d

11
14
17.5
2
18
20
22
23
24
25
26
3
27
28
29
30
32
35
39
4 43
48
1

3.0
4.5
7.3
7.7
9.5
11.4
12.4
13.4
14.4
9.8
10.6
11.5
12.6
13.5
15.5
18.4
22.5
26.2
31.3

10
12
16

20

25

32

103
108
115
117
120
124
126
128
130
132
134
136
138
140
144
150
158
166
176

23
28
35
38
40
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
64
70
78
86
96

Std. Corner-R(r)

No. of Inserts

Description

Stock

Toolholder Dimensions

A.R. R.R.

Applicable Inserts
B19

Spare Parts

Rake Angle
()

Clamp Screw

Wrench

Objective
Bolt Size

-13
0.4
-12

+5

-13
0.8

-12

M6
M8
M10
M12
M14
M16
M18
M20
M22
M24
M27
M30

SB-2250TR

SB-2260TR

SB-3080TR

DT-7

SPMT060204E-Z
SPMT060208E-Z

DT-10

SPMT090304E-Z
SPMT090308E-Z

Other
Applications

Although Corner R(r) pertains to MEF11-S10, Ds=3.0mm.

Bolt Counter Sink (Socket Head Cap Screw)

Nominal
Screw Size

M6

M8

M10

M12

M14

M16

M18

M20

M22

M24

M27

M30

D (mm)

11

14

17.5

20

23

26

29

32

35

39

43

48

H (mm)

6.5

8.6

10.8

13

15.2

17.5

19.5

21.5

23.5

25.5

29

32

d (mm)

6.6

11

14

16

18

20

22

24

26

30

33

Applicable Endmill MEF11 MEF14 MEF17 MEF20 MEF23 MEF26 MEF29 MEF32 MEF35 MEF39 MEF43 MEF48

Diameter Adjustment using the Eccentric Sleeves (SHE / SHEM)

KK12

K12

When using with a MEF counterboring endmill

Adjustment of counterbore diameter (if using MEF11-S10 or MEF140S12 (single flute), the diameter can be adjusted within
the range of diameter allowed by the eccentric sleeve.)
Broadening of counterbore diameter (If in use with 2 or more flutes, only broadening is possible for the diameter.) Although
multiple blades are used, Feed should be input as 1 flute effective.

: Stock Std. : World Express

Recommended Cutting Conditions

Recommended Insert Grades (Cutting Speed Vc: sfm)

250~500

200~450

400~725

250~500

200~450

325~600

225~400

225~400

0.004~0.008

325~725

325~600

250~400

0.004~0.008

325~975

0.004~0.006

400~725

Alloy Steel

0.004~0.006

Mold Steel

0.002~0.004

Cast Iron
Non-ferrous Metals

PW30

KW10

PR905
-

PR830

PR730

200~400

250~600

PR630

200~400

TC60

TN60

PR660

Carbide

0.002~0.004

Carbon Steel

PVD Coated Carbide

PR1210

MEGACOAT
PR1225

TN100M

fz
(ipt)

Workpiece Material

Stainless Steel

Cermet

: 1st Recommendation : 2nd Recommendation

Counter Sink Milling Recommendation

(1) Carbon Steel
Increase the feed rate to fz=0.004~0.006ipt for preventing long chips at low feed rates.
Chip control is good when setting Vc=250sfm for MEF11~MEF25, and Vc=400sfm for MEF26~MEF48.

Description
MEF11~MEF25
MEF26~MEF48

Cutting Speed Vc (sfm)

250
400

fz (ipt)
0.004~0.006
0.004~0.006

(2) Sticky Materials

Step feed is recommended for good chip control
Increase the feed rate to fz=0.1~0.15 mm/t for preventing long chips at low feed rate (fz=0.002ipt).
Use cover to prevent accidents or injury by thick chips at higher feed rates.

Description
MEF11~MEF48

Cutting Speed Vc (sfm)

250~500

fz (ipt)
0.004~0.006

Step Feed (in)

0.004~060

(3) Stainless Steel

Use a lower Cutting Speed. High Cutting Speeds cause chattering.

Description

Cutting Range

MEF Countersink Endmill is also recommended for shouldering.

0.006ipt

MEF11-S12
MEF14-S12
MEF17-S16
MEF18-S16

Vc=250~400sfm
S55C
DRY

0.12

0.002ipt
0.06

Overhang Length: Same as in the dimension

0.24

table

0.12

0.08

0.004ipt

When shouldering, both side edge and bottom edges are cutting.
Both edges wear at the same time depending on ap.
The insert uses 2 edges instead of 4. (Ref. to Fig.1)
MEF type's side edge is designed to have a slight clearance for the
countersink milling.
Therefore, the side wall angle is approx. 1 inclined against the vertical
face. (Ref. to Fig.2)

MEF20-S16
MEF22-S20

0.006ipt

0.22
0.002ipt

0.004ipt
0.002ipt

0.12

0.006ipt

MEF25-S20
0.24

0.12

0.08
0.006ipt

MEF26-S25
MEF32-S25
MEF35-S32

0.32

0.004ipt
0.004ipt

0.002ipt

0.16
0.002ipt

0.006ipt

0.24

0.12

0.08
0.006ipt

0.32

MEF39-S32
MEF43-S32
MEF48-S32
Fig.1

Fig.2

0.004ipt

0.002~0.006in

Other
Applications

Cutting Performance when Shouldering

0.004ipt

0.006ipt

KK13

0.002ipt

0.004ipt
0.16
0.002ipt

0.24

0.12

0.08

K13

METS Slot Mill

METS

T-Slotting

Back side milling

METS

METS

21-S25
25-S25
32-S32
40-S32
50-S32
21-S25-H
25-S25-H
32-S32-H
40-S32-H
50-S32-H

Rake
Angle ()

Dimension (mm)

D d d1

2 1 21
4 2 25
32
4 2 40
50
2 1 21
4 2 25
32
4 2 40
50

10.5
12.5
15.5
32 20.5
26.5
10.5
25
12.5
15.5
32 20.5
26.5
25

9
11
14
18
22
9
11
14
18
22

L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 A.R. R.R.
109
112
120
130
140
109
112
120
130
140

29
32
38
50
60
29
32
38
50
60

32 12 17

-10
+9

36 14 19
32 12 17
36 14

Spare Parts
Insert

Description

Stock
No. of Inserts
No. of Flutes

Toolholder Dimensions
Clamp Screw Wrench

Applicable
Inserts
B18

SB-2560TR

DT-8

SDMT221E-K

Fig.
SB-3060TR
1
SB-4085TR
-12

DT-10

SDMT080308E-K

DT-15

SDMT432E-K

SB-2560TR

DT-8

SDMT221E-K

DT-10

SDMT080308E-K

DT-15

SDMT432E-K

-10

Fig.
SB-3060TR
+9
2
19
SB-4085TR
-12

METS-H type has air holes

JIS Standard of T-Slot (Extracted from B0952)

Applicable Inserts
Applicable Inserts

B18

Other
Applications

Description

METS

METS
METS

21-S25
21-S25-H
25-S25
25-S25-H
32-S32
32-S32-H
40-S32
40-S32-H
50-S32
50-S32-H

SDMT 221E-K

SDMT 080308E-K

A
(Nominal Size)

(Unit:mm)

H
Max.

Min.

12

19

+2
0

+1
0

25

20

14

23

+2
0

+2
0

28

23

18

30

+2
0

12

+2
0

36

30

22

37

+3
0

16

+3
0

45

38

28

46

+4
0

20

+4
0

56

48

SDMT 432E-K

KK14

K14

: Stock Std. : World Express

Recommended Cutting Conditions

Recommended Insert Grades (Cutting Speed Vc: sfm)
fz
(ipt)

Carbon Steel

0.004~0.006

325~650

250~500

Alloy Steel

0.003~0.005

325~650

250~500

Mold Steel

0.002~0.004

250~500

200~325

200~450
200~450

PW30

KW10

PR830

PR730

PR630

TC60

Stainless Steel

TN60

PR905

Carbide

PR660

PVD Coated Carbide

PR1210

MEGACOAT

PR1230

Workpiece Material

TN100M

Cermet

200~325

Cast Iron

0.004~0.006

325~650

250~500

250~400

Non-ferrous Metals

0.004~0.006

325~975

: 1st Recommendation : 2nd Recommendation

Steel

Cast Iron

T-Slotting Conditions

Conditions to
prevent chattering

T-Slotting Conditions

Conditions to
prevent chattering

METS21-S25(-H)

Vc= 400
fz= 0.004

Vc= 200
fz= 0.006

Vc= 400
fz= 0.005

Vc= 250
fz= 0.006

(Nominal Size 12)

(n= 1820)
(Vf= 7.17)

(n= 920)
(Vf= 5.39)

(n= 1820)
(Vf= 8.58)

(n= 1210)
(Vf= 7.17)

METS25-S25(-H)

Vc= 400
fz= 0.004

Vc= 200
fz= 0.006

Vc= 400
fz= 0.005

Vc= 250
fz= 0.006

(Nominal Size 14)

(n= 1530)
(Vf= 12.04)

(n= 760)
(Vf= 8.98)

(n= 1530)
(Vf= 14.45)

(n= 1020)
(Vf= 12.05)

METS32-S32(-H)

Vc= 325
fz= 0.004

Vc= 200
fz= 0.006

Vc= 400
fz= 0.005

Vc= 250
fz= 0.006

(Nominal Size 18)

(n= 1000)
(Vf= 7.87)

(n= 600)
(Vf= 7.09)

(n= 1190)
(Vf= 12.05)

(n= 800)
(Vf= 9.45)

Vc= 200
fz= 0.006

Vc= 400
fz= 0.006

Vc= 250
fz= 0.006

(n= 480)
(Vf= 5.67)

(n= 960)
(Vf= 8.98)

(n= 640)
(Vf= 7.56)

Vc= 400
fz= 0.006

Vc= 250
fz= 0.006

(n= 760)
(Vf= 8.98)

(n= 510)
(Vf= 6.02)

METS40-S32(-H)
(Nominal Size 22)

Initial Groove Shape

Vc= 250
fz= 0.006
Chattering is
likely when set
to shallower
than C=0.354in.

METS50-S32(-H)
(Nominal Size 28)

Not recommended for steel because of chattering

Initial Groove Shape

[Cutting Speed: Vc (sfm), Spindle Revolution: n (min-1), Feed Rate fz (ipt), Table Feed Vf (ipm)]

Other
Applications

Description
(T Slot Nominal Size)

Chattering is likely when f is less than fz=0.1mm/t. Keep feed rate between fz=0.1~0.15mm/t.
For cast iron cutting, the bigger the C-dimension becomes, the less chattering occurs.

How to prevent damaging chips when cutting steel

KK15

K15