Description
What Is a TCT Side and Face Milling Cutter?
A TCT Side and Face Milling Cutter is a disc-type milling cutter with brazed tungsten carbide cutting tips on its peripheral and side cutting edges.
These cutters are used for machining deep slots, wide grooves, shoulders and parallel side surfaces. The peripheral and side cutting edges work together to machine the required slot width and profile.
Compared with conventional HSS side and face milling cutters, TCT cutters can offer improved wear resistance and support higher cutting speeds under suitable machining conditions.
Why Choose Our TCT Side and Face Milling Cutters?
Carbide-Tipped Construction
Tungsten carbide tips are brazed to an alloy steel body, combining carbide cutting-edge wear resistance with the toughness of the steel body.
Custom Tooth Geometry
Available with straight tooth, staggered tooth and customized tooth geometries according to the workpiece and machining requirements.
Precision Grinding
Precision grinding helps control cutter dimensions, tooth geometry and cutting-edge profiles for consistent production.
Custom Carbide Grades
Different carbide grades can be selected according to workpiece material, cutting conditions and required tool life.
OEM Manufacturing
Custom dimensions, tooth configurations, coatings and laser marking are available according to customer requirements.
Material Options
The cutter body is manufactured from alloy steel with brazed tungsten carbide tips.
Carbide grade selection can be adjusted according to the application:
- General-purpose carbide grades – suitable for common steel and cast iron machining.
- Wear-resistant grades – suitable for abrasive materials and longer tool life.
- Application-specific grades – available according to workpiece material and cutting conditions.
Material and carbide grade can be recommended based on the workpiece, cutter size, cutting parameters and required tool life.
Typical Workpiece Materials
Typical workpiece materials may include:
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Carbon and alloy steels
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Cast iron and ductile iron
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Stainless steel
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Aluminum and other non-ferrous metals
Material suitability depends on the carbide grade, cutting geometry and machining conditions.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Standard Range | Custom Options |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 30–250 mm | Custom diameters |
| Cutter Width | 2.0–12 mm | Custom widths |
| Bore Size | 5–40 mm | Custom bore sizes |
| Drive Features | Standard bore | Keyways, drive pin holes and custom mounting |
| Tooth Geometry | Straight-tooth / Staggered-tooth | Custom tooth geometry |
| Carbide Grade | Standard grades | Application-specific grades |
| Coating | Uncoated | TiN, TiAlN, AlCrN |
| Dimensional Tolerance | Standard | According to drawing |
Available specifications depend on cutter design, material, geometry and manufacturing requirements.
Straight Tooth vs Staggered Tooth
Straight Tooth cutters are suitable for general-purpose side milling, slotting and applications requiring a uniform cutting profile.
Staggered Tooth cutters feature alternating tooth geometry and can help improve chip clearance and cutting stability in suitable milling applications.
FAQ
What are TCT Side and Face Milling Cutters used for?
They are mainly used for deep slotting, side milling, groove milling, shoulder milling, straddle milling and heavy material removal.
What is the difference between TCT and HSS Side and Face Milling Cutters?
TCT cutters use brazed carbide tips and generally offer higher wear resistance and support higher cutting speeds than HSS cutters under suitable machining conditions.
What tooth styles are available?
We offer straight tooth, staggered tooth and customized tooth geometries.
Can you manufacture custom TCT Side and Face Milling Cutters?
Yes. We manufacture custom cutters according to customer drawings, samples, dimensions and machining requirements.
What coatings are available?
Available options include Uncoated, TiN, TiAlN and AlCrN.
What is the lead time for TCT side and face milling cutters?
The typical lead time for TCT side and face milling cutters is approximately 20 days, depending on the cutter specifications and customization requirements.
Request a Custom TCT Side and Face Milling Cutter
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