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  1. 12th August 2012, 09:06 PM #1
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    Default metric slotting/ slitting saw sources

    I'm looking for a metric slitting saw, 5mm wide (I'm not even sure they are called slitting saws above about 3mm, but you know what I mean). I want to make around 2m+ of 5mmx5mm slot in pieces of steel. 3/16 is not big enough as a piece of 5mm flat needs to sit in the slot and I'm trying to avoid having to do multiple passes (time).
    It needs to fit on a 1" horizontal arbor - that size of arbor does not seem to be recognised in metric Europe. I can find a Chinese supplier willing to sell me one but I'm not sure how durable it would be.
    Any ideas?

    Michael
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    I assume you can't use a slotting mill?
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    4″ X 5MM SLITTING SAW | Hi-Speed Tooling

    Try searching for Slotting Cutter.

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  5. 12th August 2012, 09:50 PM #4
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    I could use an end mill to make the slot and if I had a small quantity to do I probably would but if I did I'd probably have to do a couple of passes. I have several dozen parts to do and would really like to be able to put one in a vice, do a pass and have a piece ready for the next operation.
    I'll post some pictures once I have something to show so that you can see what I'm trying to do.

    Michael
    (Nev - that looks like the go - thanks. If others have sources by all means post them)
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    I could suggest buying a thicker imperial one and surface grinding it down to size... 7/32" is 5.55mm

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