BIG Kaiser's Straight Shank FCR is designed for greater DOC and lower cutting resistance. Its geometry expands capabilities in multifunctional milling, achieving performance for ramping, helical-, shoulder- and plunge-milling operations. The sharp cutting edges of the indexable insert retain strength and toughness because of the optimized eccentric relief angle for each cutter diameter. Extremely sharp cutting  edges with both high radial and axial rake angles achieve smooth and quiet end milling in all materials, the company says.

The straight shank is now available in 3/4", 1", and 1 1/4" shank diameters. This newest offering complements the integral shank version of the shank, which is available in various length configurations for BIG-Plus shanks CAT40, BT30 and BT40 as well as HSK-A50 and A63 versions.