Farnell now stocks a range of Jabil products available for quick delivery, including the DK20004JS end mill for mold steel. The DK20004JS is an ideal cutting solution for finishing and fine machining of HRC 50±2 mold steel used in industrial manufacturing operations. The end mill has a 2 mm flute diameter with a tolerance of +0/-0.01 mm, a radius tolerance of ±0.01 mm, a 4 mm shank diameter, and an overall length of 45 mm. Jabil's coating capability extends the cutter's lifespan and performance.

The DK01001ZO CBN ball end mill is another solution for high-quality, high-precision surface machining intended for HRC 50-68 mold steel. The tool has a flute diameter of 1 mm with a tolerance of +0/-0.01 mm and a radius of 0.5 mm with a tolerance of ±0.003 mm, a shank diameter of 4 mm, and an overall length of 50 mm.

James McGregor, Global Head of Test, Tool and Production Supplies at Farnell, comments: "Jabil is a major player in the market and new to the specialist distribution space. We are delighted that they have partnered with Farnell, and we look forward to bringing their exceptional range of precision cutting tools for advanced manufacturing to our customers worldwide."

Jabil products have been used in advanced manufacturing operations for decades in key markets including automotive, home automation, defense and aerospace, energy, industrial and construction, healthcare, packaged goods, networking, photonics, and transportation, among others. Jabil specializes in developing high-quality products and components combined with the latest automation process technologies to create high-precision tools with a guaranteed long lifespan. The company's innovative designs are optimized for performance and manufacturability and can be customized for rapid prototyping to accelerate new product development.

Farnell offers a full range of market-leading test products, tools, and production supplies in stock for electronic design and testing, with no minimum order and a discount program for the education sector. Customers have free access to resources, datasheets, application notes, videos, webinars, and podcasts on the Farnell website, as well as excellent technical support and customer service in their own language, 24/7 on weekdays.

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