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Rainford extends Union HSB and HSLB ballnose cutters

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Capable of machining hardened steels up to 70 HRc, Rainford Precision has extended the range of HSB and HSLB ballnose cutters from Union Tool. The HSB series is a stub length tool with a short cutting length to improve rigidity and performance, while the HSLB is a long series tool for machining difficult to access surfaces and cavities with its 5xD reach.

The latest HSB is available with a cut length from 0.06 mm on its 0.03 mm radius tool, through to 22 mm on its 6 mm radius cutter, with a selection of cutting lengths offered on each radii. The series is available in diameters from 0.6 to 12 mm with the majority of tool radii targeted at diameters up to 2 mm.

For longer reach applications, the HSLB series has been extended to offer diameters from 0.1 to 6 mm with ballnose radii from 0.05 to 3 mm.