Milling cutter set YATO YT-61712 — for aluminium, steel, wood, 6 mm shank

The YATO YT-61712 milling cutter set is designed for machining aluminium, steel and wood using tools with a 6 mm shank. The set provides a selection of cutters compatible with portable routers and milling machines that accept a 6 mm collet, allowing cutting, shaping and finishing operations across metalworking and woodworking tasks. Components are matched to common workshop applications where a 6 mm shank and reliable cutting geometry are required.

Advantages

The set offers versatility by covering multiple materials — aluminium, steel and wood — with cutters sized for a 6 mm shank. It provides consistent dimensional compatibility with many handheld and benchtop routers, reducing the need for adapter accessories. The tools are produced to maintain cutting edge geometry for clean cuts and predictable chip evacuation in both metal and wood operations.

Suitable for

• Profile cutting and edge finishing on wooden components
• Light to medium machining of aluminium parts and profiles
• Deburring, slotting and finishing on mild steel
• Use with portable routers and small milling machines equipped with 6 mm collets

Key specifications

• Shank diameter: 6 mm
• Material compatibility: aluminium, steel, wood
• Intended use: cutting, shaping, finishing
• Mounting type: suitable for tools accepting 6 mm collets

How to use

Install the chosen cutter into a router or milling machine collet sized for a 6 mm shank and tighten the collet securely according to the machine manufacturer's instructions. Select appropriate spindle speed and feed rate for the material being processed — lower speeds and light passes for steel, moderate speeds for aluminium, and higher speeds with suitable feed for wood. Make progressive passes to reach final dimensions rather than removing large amounts of material in a single cut.

Usage recommendations

Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment, ensure the machine is powered off when changing cutters, and verify collet and tool run-out before operation. Use cutting fluid or lubricant when machining steel and aluminium as recommended, and maintain steady feed to avoid tool chatter and premature wear.