Description
What Is a Side and Face Milling Cutter?
A Side and Face Milling Cutter is a multi-tooth disc-type milling cutter with cutting edges on both the peripheral and side surfaces.
It is designed for applications where both side and peripheral cutting are required, including:
- Slot milling
- Deep slotting
- Groove milling
- Shoulder milling
- Straddle milling
- Keyway cutting
- Heavy-duty peripheral milling
Compared with conventional end mills, the disc-type design provides a larger cutting width and is well suited to deep slots, wide grooves and heavy material removal.
Why Choose Our HSS Side and Face Milling Cutters?
Solid M2 & M35 HSS
We manufacture cutters from M2 and M35 cobalt high-speed steel to match different machining requirements.
Precision Tooth Geometry
CNC grinding is used to control tooth geometry, cutter dimensions and side clearance according to the required specifications.
Custom Cutter Design
Custom diameter, thickness, bore, tooth form, side clearance and mounting features can be manufactured according to drawings or samples.
Flexible Production
We support prototype, small-batch and volume production for both standard and non-standard cutters.
OEM & Private Label
OEM laser marking, private-label production and customized packaging are available for tool brands and distributors.
HSS Material Options
M2 High-Speed Steel
M2 HSS offers a good balance of toughness, wear resistance and cost for general-purpose milling applications.
Typical applications include:
- Carbon steel
- Alloy steel
- Cast iron
- Aluminum and non-ferrous metals
M35 Cobalt HSS
M35 contains approximately 5% cobalt and provides higher heat resistance and wear resistance than standard M2 HSS.
It is suitable for more demanding applications, including:
- Stainless steel
- Tough alloy steels
- Heat-resistant materials
- Higher-speed milling applications
Material selection can be recommended according to the workpiece material, cutter size, cutting conditions and required tool life.
Machining Applications
Our HSS Side and Face Milling Cutters are suitable for:
- Slot milling
- Groove machining
- Deep slotting
- Side milling
- Shoulder milling
- Straddle milling
- Keyway cutting
- Gear blank machining
- Heavy-duty peripheral milling
Typical Industries
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Mold and die manufacturing
- Heavy machinery
- Tool manufacturing
- General engineering
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Standard Range | Custom Options |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 40–200 mm | Custom |
| Thickness | 1.0–10 mm | 0.5–20 mm |
| Bore | 10–40 mm | Custom |
| Drive Features | Standard bore | Keyways, drive pin holes |
| Tooth Form | Straight / Staggered | Custom tooth geometry |
| Side Clearance | Standard | Custom |
| Material | M2 HSS | M35 Cobalt HSS |
| Coating | Uncoated | TiN, TiAlN, AlCrN |
| Tolerance | Standard | According to drawing |
Custom specifications and production quantities are available.
Custom HSS Side and Face Milling Cutter Manufacturing
We manufacture custom side and face milling cutters according to customer drawings, samples or machining requirements.
Customization options include:
- Custom diameters
- Non-standard thicknesses
- Custom bore sizes
- Keyways and drive pin holes
- Straight or staggered tooth configurations
- Special tooth geometries
- Custom side clearance
- Custom coatings
- OEM laser marking
- Private-label packaging
Our engineering team can review the cutter dimensions, tooth configuration and workpiece requirements to recommend a suitable HSS grade and cutter design.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a side and face milling cutter used for?
Side and face milling cutters are mainly used for slot milling, groove machining, shoulder milling, straddle milling and heavy-duty peripheral milling.
What is the difference between M2 and M35 HSS?
M35 contains approximately 5% cobalt, providing better heat resistance and wear resistance than M2 HSS. M2 is a cost-effective choice for general-purpose applications, while M35 is better suited to more demanding machining conditions.
Can you manufacture custom HSS side and face milling cutters?
Yes. We manufacture custom diameters, thicknesses, bore sizes, tooth geometries, side clearances and mounting features according to drawings or samples.
Do you offer straight and staggered tooth cutters?
Yes. Both straight-tooth and staggered-tooth designs are available. The appropriate tooth configuration depends on the workpiece, slot geometry and machining conditions.
What coatings are available?
Depending on the application, we can provide uncoated cutters and common coatings such as TiN, TiAlN and AlCrN.
Do you support OEM and private-label manufacturing?
Yes. OEM laser marking, private-label production and customized packaging are available.
Request a Custom HSS Side and Face Milling Cutter
Send us your drawing, sample, dimensions or machining requirements.
We can help evaluate the cutter diameter, thickness, bore, tooth geometry, side clearance, HSS grade and coating for your application.
Contact us for a custom HSS Side and Face Milling Cutter.
