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Ball Nose Cutters
Four families of ball nose cutters are available for finishing to roughing applications. Advanced designs along with insert geometry and coating technology create productive solutions for die and mold applications.
5500V 

For profiling and finishing operations. A centrally located screw and vee-shaped insert bottom provide an accurate position in the tool body. The new RGS insert offers 90° cutting possibilities.

5500 V .375CR Ø 0.375"
5500 V .500CR Ø 0.500"
5500 V .625CR
Ø 0.625"
5500 V .750CR Ø 0.750"
5500 V 1.00CR
Ø 1.00"
5500 V 08CR Ø 8mm
5500 V 10CR Ø 10mm
5500 V 12CR Ø 12mm
5500 V 16CR Ø 16mm
5500 V 20CR Ø 20mm
5500 V 25CR Ø 25mm

  Product Video - 5500V with RGS Insert (9.57MB)


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5505VX
Roughing ball nose cutters are ideal for roughing and semi-finishing profiles and complex contours.

Ø mm - mm 
DOC: mm - mm

5505VX Weldon Shank Ø mm; DOC mm - mm
5505VX Morse Taper Shank Ø mm; DOC mm - mm

  Press Release - 5505VX

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5510VS

For semi-finishing and roughing with two or three flutes.

Ø 25mm - 32mm / 1" - 1.25"
DOC: 30mm - 48mm / 1.15" - 1.9"

5510 VS 06 Ø1"; DOC 1.15"
5510 VS 09 Ø 1.25"; DOC 1.90"
5510 VS 06 Ø 25mm; DOC 30MM
5510 VS 09 Ø 32mm; DOC 48MM

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5515VS 

For heavy roughing and shallow drilling operations. Two large flutes for easy chip evacuation.

Ø 40mm - 50mm / 1.5" - 2.5"
DOC: 64mm - 75mm / 2.5" - 3"

5515 VS 12 Ø 1.5" - 2.5"; DOC 2.5" - 3.5"
5515 VS 12 Ø 40mm - 50mm; DOC 64mm - 75mm

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Button Cutters
Three families of cutters using round inserts are available. Round inserts offer strength in mold applications particularly in long reach situations where vibration can be a problem. High feed rates are also possible with these cutters.
7700 VR
Ideal for high-strength or drilled components.

Ø 16mm - 137mm / 0.625" - 5"
DOC: 3mm - 6mm / 0.120" - 0.240"

7700 VR 06 Ø 0.625" - 0.750"
7700 VR 08 Ø 1"
7700 VR 10 Ø 1.25"
7700 VR 12 Ø 1.5" - 5"
7700 VR 06 Ø 16mm - 20mm
7700 VR 08 Ø 25mm
7700 VR 10 Ø 32mm
7700 VR 12 Ø 52mm - 137mm

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7701 VRD
Rigid body and inserts designed for long reach situations in contour milling.

Ø 52mm - 160mm / 2.05" - 6.3"
DOC: 8mm / 0.315"

7701 VRD 16 Ø 2" - 6.3"
7701 VRD 16 Ø 8mm - 160mm


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7702 VRD
Excellent on 3D molds from finishing to roughing. A negative axial rake reduces vibration. Two lengths are available for each diameter for the shortest possible gauge length.

Ø 12mm - 40mm / 0.5" - 1.5"
DOC: 3.5mm - 8mm / 0.137" - 0.315"

7702 VRD 07 Ø 0.500" - 1"; DOC 0.137"
7702 VRD 10 Ø 0.750" - 1.25"; DOC 0.196"
7702 VRD 12 Ø 1" - 1.5"; DOC 0.236"
7702 VRD 16 Ø 1.25" - 1.5"; DOC 0.315"
7702 VRD 07 Ø 12mm - 25mm; DOC 3.5mm
7702 VRD 10 Ø 20mm - 32mm; DOC 5mm
7702 VRD 12 Ø 25mm - 40mm; DOC 6mm
7702 VRD 16 Ø 32mm - 40mm; DOC 8mm

  Product Literature:  7702 Button Cutter


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7710 VR - Patented Anti-Rotation System
The new 7710VR family of cutters offers a patented anti-rotation system for maximum stability at high feed rates. The insert locking feature allows you to use the maximum number of cutting edges.

Ø 40mm - 66mm
DOC: 6mm

7710 VR 12 Ø 40mm - 66mm; DOC 6mm

  Case Study: 7710 VR

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7712 VRD - New!!
A patented anti-rotation system improves machining with unstable conditions and maximizes the number of effective cutting edges. Excellent on 3D molds from finishing to roughing.

Ø 52mm - 125mm
DOC: 6mm - 8mm

7712 VRD Ø 52mm - 125mm; DOC: 6mm - 8mm

  Case Study:  7712 VRD

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