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SIDE CUTTER

Selection Guide

1. Choose head shape based on the following:

 The oval head cutter is the most common head shape for cutting tools. It allows
for the maximum amount of ‘metal’ behind the cutting edge delivering an
extremely long tool life.
 The tapered head was developed to allow the cutting tool to get into those “hard
to reach” areas. It was designed more along diagonal lines with less “metal”
behind the cutting edge.
 The tapered/relieved head allows for the most access to “hard to reach” areas.
In addition to having a diagonal profile, the face has been relieved allowing
even greater access.
Type of Cut

2. Choose ‘Type of Cut’ based on the following:

 Semi-Flush cutters have a cutting edge with a .010” bevel, which produces more
cuts than a maximum flush cutter but leaves a ‘pinch’ on the lead/wire.
 Optimum-Flush cutters have a cutting edge with a .005” bevel, which produces
a smaller ‘pinch’ on the lead/wire than a semi-flush cutter. The smaller bevel
means fewer cuts than a semi-flush cutter.
 Lazer-Flush cutters have no bevel producing a pure, clean cut with no ‘pinch’ on
the lead/wire. The cutting edges are extremely sharp. Cutting life is once again
reduced over either of the above.

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