Scs Tool Platinum Arkand Series [TESTED]

The polished flutes of the Platinum Arkand chip breaker prevent "Built-Up Edge" (BUE), which is common in gummy stainless materials.

The Platinum coating is slick, but if you recut chips in aluminum or stainless, you will fail. Use high-pressure through-spindle coolant (minimum 1,000 PSI) if available. For dry machining, use an air blast to clear the chips; the heat should leave via the chip, not the tool. scs tool platinum arkand series

While many competitors rely on simple sharp edges, the Arkand Series uses a T-land hone and micro-polished edge. This is critical for tool life in stainless steel and Inconel. A sharp edge will micro-chip immediately under high heat; the Arkand’s polished, rounded edge deflects heat into the chip (not the tool) and distributes stress evenly. The polished flutes of the Platinum Arkand chip

The AlTiN+ coating on the SCS Tool Platinum Arkand Series is applied via High-Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering (HiPIMS). This creates a denser coating with less internal stress than traditional PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition). The result is a coating that remains stable at up to 1,100°C (2,012°F), allowing for dry or minimal lubrication machining. For dry machining, use an air blast to