.38 Finishing Face Mill: Consistent Surface Finishes with Minimal Effort

Seco has launched its .38 Finishing Face Mill system, a selection of cutters engineered for high-precision surface finishing. With ready-to-use simplicity, hybrid flexibility and ultimate adjustability, this system is designed to meet the full spectrum of finishing needs.

The .38 Finishing Face Mill / SNFX1204 system offers three cutter variants—fixed pocket, hybrid and adjustable — each tailored to different levels of control and performance.

Whether your priority is achieving consistent surface finishes or minimizing setup effort, this system offers a practical and flexible solution.

Offering two insert types to meet different demands — one with an 88 degree lead angle for near-wall machining and another with a 27 degree lead angle for high-feed, open-surface work — users can cover a wide range of finishing challenges while keeping operations simple and cost-effective.

The Fixed Pocket Cutter (R220.38-….-SN-..SA) is ideal for users seeking effortless handling and setup-free operations. Its tilted screw design ensures perfect insert self-centering and excellent run-out accuracy (4–15 µm), making it a cost-efficient solution that reduces operator error and training needs, the company says.

.38 - SA Fixed Pocket - Screw Clamping

The Hybrid Cutter (R220.38-….-SN-..CSA) combines fixed and adjustable cassette pockets, allowing it to function as a fixed pocket tool by default. The cassette inserts act like dedicated wiper inserts for enhanced surface finish and, while adjustment is possible, it’s not required — offering flexibility without added complexity.

.38 - CSA Hybrid Pocket

The Adjustable Cutter (R220.38-….-SN-..HSA) offers ultimate control, with fine-tuning capabilities that achieve run-out as low as 0–2 µm — suitable for demanding applications where surface perfection is non-negotiable.

.38 - HSA Adjustable Pocket

The Plug and Play Cutter (R220.38-....-SN12-..WA). With the fixed pocket variant, setting up is easy and fast. No extra steps are needed. After choosing the insert, users can start over with an excellent run-out. The wedge clamp cutter is engineered with a super-close pitch design, delivering high performance and extended tool life. Optimized for short-chipping materials such as cast iron, it ensures maximum efficiency and reliability in demanding machining applications

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