Scs Tool Platinum Arkand Series May 2026

Most standard end mills use generic carbide powder. SCS Tool sources a proprietary, cobalt-rich, ultra-micrograin carbide for the Arkand Series. This specific grain size allows the tool to be extremely hard (92.0 HRA) while retaining fracture toughness. When machining hardened steel (above 55 HRC), a brittle tool will chip; the Arkand substrate flexes slightly under load, preventing catastrophic failure.

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If your machine spindle is older (e.g., CAT40 vs. HSK63A), reduce the spindle speed by 15% but maintain the feed rate. The Arkand geometry relies on chip load, not RPM, for heat dissipation. Most standard end mills use generic carbide powder

The versatility of the SCS Tool Platinum Arkand Series makes it suitable for several difficult-to-machine materials: If your machine spindle is older (e

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