Shank Type Gear Shaper Cutters

These are primarily designed for cutting internal gears, splines and serrations, both spur and helical. But they may also be designed for externals, if required.

Shank type gear shaper cutters are full form generated however small the pitch circle diameter (PCD), although the strength of the cutter produced is the limiting factor.

The strength and rigidity of shank type cutters is greatly improved by the Dathan ribbing method and is especially advised for those of small PCD.