Engineered according to DIN standards, Maykestag HSS Form Cutters ensure dimensional accuracy and repeatable profile generation in demanding machining applications. Optimized tool geometry improves chip evacuation, surface finish, and thermal stability. These cutters are suitable for conventional and CNC machines, supporting efficient production in toolmaking, mechanical engineering, and industrial manufacturing environments.
HSS Form Cutters Maykestag
Produced using advanced metallurgical processes and precision grinding, Maykestag HSS Form Cutters offer sharp cutting edges and stable tool performance. The cobalt-enhanced material increases hardness and heat resistance, enabling higher cutting speeds. Ideal for profile milling tasks, they deliver durability, resharpening capability, and consistent machining accuracy in professional workshops and production facilities.
Features
5% cobalt alloy improves toughness, hardness, and heat resistance.
Designed for accurate reproduction of complex forms such as gears and dovetails.
Manufactured according to DIN specifications for reliability and compatibility.
Form-relieved geometry allows multiple resharpening cycles without losing profile accuracy.
Suitable for steels up to ~1100–1200 N/mm² and short-chipping non-ferrous metals.
Overview
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | HSS Form Milling Cutter |
| Material | HSS-Co (Cobalt High-Speed Steel) |
| Standards | DIN 1833, DIN 3972, DIN 851, DIN 856 (depending on cutter type) |
| Cutting Direction | Right-hand cutting |
| Tooth Geometry | Form-relieved / profile-ground |
| Applications | Gear cutting, dovetail slots, T-slots, radius profiles, special contours |
| Work Materials | Steel, alloy steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals |
| Mounting | Arbor or shank type depending on model |
| Heat Resistance | High thermal stability due to cobalt alloy |
| Machine Compatibility | Conventional and CNC milling machines |
| Brand | Maykestag (Austria) |





