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Dovetail Cutters for 5-Axis CNC Workholding Prep
5th Axis Dovetail Cutters
Quality is built on a precision foundation
Dovetail cutters are specialized end mills that are used to mill the 45º dovetail tenon on raw stock for dovetail clamping. Optimized for their fixtures, usually with carbide construction for longevity, these tools create the precise angled lip that dovetail vises and fixtures grip onto.
| Key Features | |
| Compatibility | Carbide dovetail end mills with 45º included angle to match the 5th Axis vise geometry |
| Common Sizes | Available in common sizes for different fixture models |
| Variety | 4-6 flute designs with AITiN coating to handle high cutting speeds in steel and aluminum |
Setup Time Calculator
How Much Is Setup Time Costing You?
Every changeover means idle spindle time. Multi-part fixturing slashes setup frequency — so your machines spend more hours cutting and less time waiting.
Your Machines
$
The Setup Problem
min
%
Annual Cost of Fixture Changeovers
1,500 hrs
Spindle Hours Lost to Setup / Year
$263K
Annual Lost Production Value
$131K
Recoverable with Workholding
Based on 250 working days/yr. Multi-part fixturing reduces changeover frequency so your spindle spends more time cutting.
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