Indexable slitting saws
Y.T. Slitting Saws Shank and Arbor Mounted
1,349 Y.T. lines in UK stock for slotting, slitting and T-slot milling: shank-mounted UFO blades, cutter bodies and holders from 10 to 80mm, and arbor-mounted saw bodies from 50 to 300mm with replaceable inserts.
The Y.T. range
Shop Y.T. Slitting Saws
Two systems. Small cutters go on a shank holder held in a chuck; large saws go on an arbor. In each row: the cutting part first, then what wears, then what holds it.
635UFO Solid Slitting Blades
Blade and cutting edge in one solid carbide disc, from 0.5 to 8mm wide. Change the whole disc when it wears.
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79UFO T-slot Cutter Bodies
Steel bodies that take indexable inserts, for wider and deeper slots than a solid disc can cut.
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52UFO Toolholders
HSS and carbide shank holders in five blade-diameter groups from 10 to 80mm, with a choice of reach.
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342Indexable Slitting Saw Bodies
Saw and side milling bodies from 50 to 300mm diameter, with bores from 12.7 to 40mm.
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232Indexable Slitting Saw Inserts
Replaceable inserts in grades for steel and stainless, cast iron and aluminium. LNGT also fits the UFO cutter bodies.
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8Indexable Slitting Saw Adapters
Adapter holders with 22, 25.4, 31.75 and 32mm spigots to mount the saw body.
Shop adaptersSystem 1
Build a Shank-Mounted UFO Cutter
Pick the cutter diameter, then a solid blade or a cutter body with inserts, then the holder for that diameter group. The 3T number in the blade or body code tells you the group.
| Diameter | 3T code | Solid blades | Cutter bodies | Holder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 – 12 mm | 3T06 | 3T0610, 3T06120.5 to 3mm wide | – | CB3-…-12 |
| 15 mm | 3T08 | 3T08150.5 to 4mm wide | – | CB3-…-15 |
| 20 – 22 mm | 3T10 | 3T1020, 3T1022C0.5 to 8mm wide | – | CB3-…-20 |
| 25 – 27 mm | 3T12 | 3T1225, 3T1227C0.5 to 8mm wide | – | CB3-…-25 |
| 30 – 40 mm | 3T16 | 3T1630, 3T1632C, 3T1635, 3T16370.6 to 8mm wide | 3T16 bodies, 32, 35 and 40mmLNGT inserts | CB3-…-30 |
| 50 – 80 mm | 3T25 | – | 3T25 (LNGT), 3TS25 (SNGX/SNGW), 3TR50, 60 and 80mm | CB3-25, CB3-2525, CB3-3225 |
Holders come in HSS (CB3) and carbide (CB3W); carbide is stiffer for longer reach. The 50 to 80mm group is HSS only.
System 2
Y.T. Arbor-Mounted Saw Bodies
The letters at the start of the code give the body type. The number after the width is the bore, from 12.7 to 40mm. On the same diameter, a bigger bore leaves less cutting depth.
| Code | Type | Diameter | Width | Inserts and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB | Indexable slitting saw | 50 to 300 mm | Width 1.4 to 5.5 mm | Fine pitch SB…M versions at 200 to 300mm |
| SBL | Indexable saw milling cutter | 80 to 160 mm | Width 1.4 to 5.5 mm | LNGT inserts |
| SC | Indexable slitting saw | 80 to 160 mm | Width 4 to 12 mm | SNGX/SNGW inserts |
| STL | Side milling cutter | 80 to 160 mm | Width 4 and 5 mm | SNGX/SNGW 110 inserts |
| SCL | Side milling cutter | 160 to 250 mm | Width 6 to 12 mm | SNGX/SNGW 120 inserts |
| CEL | Disc milling cutter | 160 to 250 mm | Width 14 to 30 mm | CNGX inserts |
Adapters: BL45 and BLL45 for 80 to 100mm saws (22 and 25.4mm spigots); BL58 and BLL58 for 125 to 160mm saws (31.75 and 32mm spigots). For how the two systems compare side by side, see indexable sawing explained.
Choose the grade
Y.T. Grades by Material
The grade is at the end of every blade and insert code, for example 3T1020-3.0-ME-B100. The same material can use a different grade on a solid blade and on an insert.
| Material | Solid UFO blades | Inserts |
|---|---|---|
| Steels, stainless and super alloys | B100 | B100 |
| Cast iron | F20 | F30 (SNGX, SNGW, CNGX)F20 on LNGT |
| Aluminium | K10 | F20 |
Choosing a saw
Four Things to Decide Before You Order
Get these right and the blade, holder or body and inserts will fit together first time.
- 1
System
Up to 80mm diameter on a shank holder: UFO. From 50 to 300mm on an arbor: indexable saw bodies.
- 2
Diameter and Depth
Choose the smallest diameter that reaches the slot depth. A bigger bore on the same diameter leaves less depth.
- 3
Width
Pick the slot width. Solid blades run from 0.5 to 8mm; inserted bodies are listed by the width range their inserts cut.
- 4
Grade
B100 for steel and stainless, F20 or F30 for cast iron, K10 or F20 for aluminium.
Questions
Y.T. Slitting Saws: Common Questions
What is the difference between the UFO and arbor-mounted systems?
UFO cutters are small, from 10 to 80mm, and fit on a shank holder that is held in a collet or side-lock chuck. Arbor-mounted saw bodies are larger, from 50 to 300mm, and fit on an arbor through their bore. Use UFO for T-slots, grooves and slots close to a shoulder; use an arbor saw for deep slots and cutting off.
Should I choose a solid UFO blade or a cutter body with inserts?
A solid UFO blade is one piece of carbide and is replaced as a whole. It covers 10 to 37mm diameters and widths down to 0.5mm. A cutter body takes replaceable inserts, so only the inserts are changed when they wear, and it reaches 32 to 80mm diameters.
Which Y.T. grade should I use?
B100 for steels, stainless steels and super alloys. For cast iron, F20 on solid blades and LNGT inserts, and F30 on SNGX, SNGW and CNGX inserts. For aluminium, K10 on solid blades and F20 on inserts.
Which holder fits my UFO blade or cutter body?
Holders come in diameter groups: 10 to 12, 13 to 17, 18 to 22, 23 to 27, 28 to 40 and 50 to 80mm. Choose the holder group that covers the blade or body diameter. If in doubt, call us with the blade code.
Which adapter do I need for an arbor-mounted saw?
BL45 and BLL45 adapters take 80 to 100mm saws, with 22 or 25.4mm spigots. BL58 and BLL58 adapters take 125 to 160mm saws, with 31.75 or 32mm spigots. Match the spigot to the bore of the saw body.
Not Sure Which Saw You Need?
Tell us the slot width and depth, the material and the machine and we will match the blade or body, inserts and holder. Everything here ships from Kent.
