Description
What Are Side and Face Milling Cutters?
Side and Face Milling Cutters are multi-tooth disc-type milling cutters featuring cutting edges on both the periphery and sides of the cutter body.
Compared with conventional milling cutters and end mills, they offer:
- Higher metal removal rates
- Better slotting performance
- Improved rigidity during heavy cutting
- Longer tool life
- Superior surface finish
- Higher machining efficiency
These cutters are widely used for machining deep slots, shoulders, grooves, and large flat surfaces in demanding metalworking applications.
Why Choose Our Side and Face Milling Cutters?
Benchmark Quality Comparable to Leading International Brands
Our side and face milling cutters are manufactured using premium raw materials and precision grinding technology to deliver reliable cutting performance for demanding machining applications.
Factory Direct Pricing
As an experienced manufacturer, we provide factory-direct pricing without compromising quality, helping distributors, cutting tool brands, and end users reduce procurement costs and improve competitiveness.
Precision CNC Grinding Technology
Advanced CNC grinding equipment ensures:
- Excellent dimensional accuracy
- Superior tooth geometry consistency
- Stable cutting performance
- Improved surface finish
Extended Tool Life
Optimized cutter geometry and premium HSS grades provide:
- Outstanding wear resistance
- Reduced tool replacement frequency
- Lower machining costs
- Higher productivity
Consistent Quality Between Batches
Strict manufacturing procedures and quality control systems ensure:
- Repeatable dimensions
- Stable cutting performance
- Excellent batch-to-batch consistency
OEM & Custom Manufacturing
We support OEM branding, private label manufacturing, and non-standard cutter production according to customer drawings and technical requirements.
Both prototype quantities and mass production orders are supported.
Available Materials
M2 High-Speed Steel
Suitable for:
- Carbon steel
- Alloy steel
- Cast iron
- Aluminum alloys
Advantages:
- High toughness
- Cost-effective
- Easy regrinding
M35 Cobalt High-Speed Steel
Suitable for:
- Stainless steel
- Heat-resistant alloys
- Tough machining materials
Advantages:
- Better heat resistance
- Higher wear resistance
- Longer tool life
- Higher cutting speeds
Applications
Our HSS side and face milling cutters are widely used for:
- Slot milling
- Groove machining
- Shoulder milling
- Straddle milling
- Gear blank machining
- Keyway cutting
- General metalworking
Typical industries include:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Mold and die manufacturing
- Heavy machinery
- Tool and cutter production
- General engineering
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Standard Range | Custom Options |
| Diameter | 40 – 200mm | Any diameter |
| Thickness | 1.0 – 10 mm | 0.5 mm to 20 mm |
| Bore | 10 – 40 mm | Any bore size with keyway or pinholes |
| Tooth Form | Straight Tooth/ Staggered Tooth | Custom tooth geometry |
| Material | HSS M2 | HSS-Co (cobalt), Solid Carbide |
| Coating | Uncoated | TiN, TiAlN, AlCrN, VAPO, Passivation |
| Tolerances | Standard | Precision grinding down to ±0.005 mm |
Small batch and large-volume production orders are both supported.
Custom Side and Face Milling Cutter Manufacturing
Custom cutters are available according to customer drawings, samples, and machining requirements.
Customization options include:
- Special diameters
- Non-standard thicknesses
- Custom bore sizes
- Keyways and drive pin holes
- Special tooth geometries
- Custom coatings
- OEM laser marking
- Private label packaging
Our engineering team can recommend the optimum cutter geometry based on your workpiece material and machining conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a side and face milling cutter used for?
Side and face milling cutters are mainly used for slotting, shoulder milling, groove machining, and heavy-duty metal removal operations.
What is the difference between M2 and M35 HSS?
M35 contains approximately 5% cobalt, providing higher heat resistance and wear resistance than standard M2 HSS.
Can you manufacture custom side and face milling cutters?
Yes. We provide custom diameters, thicknesses, tooth geometries, bore configurations, and coatings.
Do you support OEM manufacturing?
Yes. OEM branding, laser marking, and private label packaging services are available.
What materials can be machined?
Carbon steel, alloy steel, cast iron, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, and many other engineering materials can be machined efficiently.
Do you provide coated cutters?
Yes. TiN, TiAlN, AlCrN, VAPO, and other customized coating solutions are available.
