Cutters provide slotting, slitting, and cut off.

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ValMILL(TM) 350 Cutters feature close pitch design with all inserts positioned in line for chip evacuation. Two coated carbide grades are available. VP5815 general purpose, PVD TiAlN coated finishing grade is for machining steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and aluminum. VP5845 roughing grade has TiN/TiCN CVD coating for machining steel and stainless steel. Cutters range in dia from 3-10 in. They cover slot widths from .084-.243 in. and slot depths from .659-3.545 in.



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Valenite Introduces New Valmill(TM) 350 Series Slotting/Slitting Cutters



Extremely versatile cutter produces accurate slots, plain bottom grooves and can be used for cut off.

Valenite is introducing a new line of cutters for slotting, slitting and cut off that feature a simple, close pitch cutter design with all the inserts positioned in line to provide excellent chip evacuation for the application of higher feed rates. The current offering covers slot widths from .084 to .243-inches.

The slotting/slitting cutter is called the ValMILL(TM) 350. It uses advanced, Valenite VSG SC coated cutting tool insert technology that features strong edge geometry to perform well in hardened materials while producing minimal vibration. The inserts are available in two coated carbide grades. VP5815 is a general purpose PVD TiAlN coated finishing grade for machining steels, stainless steels cast irons and aluminum. The VP5845 is a roughing grade and has a TiN/TiCN CVD coating for machining steels and stainless steels.

The cutters are available in diameters ranging from 3 to 10-inches in a variety of insert densities. Slot depth can range from .659 to 3.545-inches depending on cutter diameter.

Valenite is one of the largest manufacturers of industrial cutting tools in the world. Headquartered in Madison Heights, Michigan, Valenite has manufacturing, sales and service operations on five continents. The company offers a complete line of standard and special indexable-insert turning, threading, grooving, boring, milling and drilling products to a variety of industries. Valenite also manufacturers carbide die and wear parts, extruded carbide products, high-speed steel cutting tools, and electronic gaging systems. In addition, special high-production tooling for custom machining systems is produced under the MODCO® name. Valenite also markets the VALCOOL® line of cutting fluids.

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