A stepped tool means the cutting diameter is larger than the shank diameter. This facilitates a larger cutting diameter for surfacing with spindles using smaller collet sizes. This tool has extra polishing and radius edges and is designed specifically for surfacing and pocketing in acrylics and plastics only. This tool should not be used on metals as it will dull the polished edge quickly.

Face mill tools are designed to remove a skim coat off the top of a surface. They generally are not designed for roughing and are very effective in truing up your material or quickly providing an excellent surface finish. These larger diameter long-life, micro-grain carbide tools are available in various cutting diameters and lengths, shank diameters, and geometries for specialty applications.

DATRON’s unique CNC cutting tools are made with a proprietary process:

• We use high quality micro-grain carbide to provide superior tool life and long-term savings
• A multi-stage grinding process delivers extra sharp, polished edges for burr-free machining, reducing or eliminating the need to hand-finish parts
• Patented tool geometries that decrease cycle times, improve finishes and boost productivity

Check out this video on our tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56ZsM_h13Vc