The Aluminum Specialist

Sever-Cuts™ are engineered specifically for fast, efficient cutting in aluminum and soft non-ferrous metals.

Standard rotary files tend to load up and clog when cutting aluminum, causing poor surface finish and reduced tool life. Sever-Cuts™ solve this problem with a super coarse flute design that provides aggressive chip clearance, preventing material buildup and ensuring clean, fast cuts.

Ideal For
  • Aluminum alloys (all grades)
  • Copper and brass
  • Zinc die castings
  • Magnesium
  • Lead and soft metals
  • Plastics and composites
Key Benefits
  • No loading or clogging
  • Fast material removal
  • Clean surface finish
  • Extended tool life
  • Reduced heat buildup
  • Lower cutting forces

How Sever-Cuts™ Work

The secret to Sever-Cuts™ performance lies in the flute geometry:

  • Super Coarse Pitch: Wide flute spacing (typically 5-8 teeth per inch) creates large chip pockets that prevent loading
  • Positive Rake Angles: Sharp cutting edges slice through soft metals instead of pushing material
  • Deep Flutes: Extra flute depth provides maximum chip clearance
  • Polished Flutes: Smooth flute surfaces reduce friction and material adhesion
Application Tip

For best results in aluminum, use high spindle speeds (10,000-25,000 RPM) with light pressure. Let the tool do the cutting - excessive force causes heat buildup and loading.

Sever-Cuts super coarse cut pattern for aluminum
Specifications
  • Cut Type: Super Coarse (SC)
  • Material: Tungsten Carbide
  • Shank: 1/4" standard
  • Shapes: A, B, C, Q, R, L, H
  • Sizes: 1/4" to 3/4" head dia.
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Sever-Cuts™ Product Selection

Available in the most popular Midget Mill shapes. Order by EDP number.

Sever-Cuts™ - Carbide Super Coarse

All Sever-Cuts are tungsten carbide with 1/4" shank. Flute count noted in tool name suffix.

Shape Head Dia. Flute Length Tool Name EDP Number
A - Cylindrical1/4"3/4"CJA-W-4F23680
A - Cylindrical3/8"3/4"EJA-W-6F23681
A - Cylindrical1/2"1"GLA-W-8F23682
A - Cylindrical5/8"1"ILA-W-8F23683
A - Cylindrical3/4"1"JLA-W-8F23684
B - Ball1/4"3/16"CCB-W-4F23685
B - Ball3/8"5/16"EEB-W-6F23686
B - Ball1/2"7/16"GGB-W-8F23687
B - Ball5/8"9/16"IIB-W-8F23688
B - Ball3/4"11/16"JJB-W-8F23689
C - Cylindrical Radius1/4"3/4"CJC-W-4F23690
C - Cylindrical Radius3/8"3/4"EJC-W-6F23691
C - Cylindrical Radius1/2"1"GLC-W-8F23692
C - Cylindrical Radius5/8"1"ILC-W-8F23693
C - Cylindrical Radius3/4"1"JLC-W-8F23694
Q - Olive3/8"5/8"EIQ-W-6F23695
Q - Olive1/2"7/8"GKQ-W-8F23696
Q - Olive5/8"1"ILQ-W-8F23697
Q - Olive3/4"1"JLQ-W-8F23698
R - Tree Rounded1/4"3/4"CJR-W-4F23699
R - Tree Rounded3/8"3/4"EJR-W-6F23700
R - Tree Rounded1/2"1"GLR-W-8F23701
R - Tree Rounded5/8"1"ILR-W-8F23702
R - Tree Rounded5/8"1-3/16"IMR-W-8F23703
R - Tree Rounded3/4"1-1/4"JNR-W-8F23704
L - Flame3/8"7/8"ELL-W-6F23705
L - Flame1/2"1-1/8"GML-W-8F23706
L - Flame5/8"1-1/4"INL-W-8F23707
L - Flame5/8"1-5/16"I0L-W-8F23708
L - Flame3/4"1-1/2"JPL-W-8F23709
H - Cone 14°1/2"7/8"GKH-W-8F23710

Sever-Cuts™ vs. Standard Cut

Feature Standard Cut Sever-Cuts™ (Super Coarse)
Teeth Per Inch 14-20 TPI 5-8 TPI
Best For Steel, cast iron, hard metals Aluminum, brass, soft metals
Material Removal Moderate Aggressive
Surface Finish Fine to medium Medium to coarse
Loading Resistance May load in soft metals Excellent - won't load

Quick Selection

Cutting Aluminum?
Choose Sever-Cuts™

Cutting Steel?
Choose Standard Midget Mills

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