Slim 90° Right Angle Head (DK90-BT50 ER Mini Nut Series)

Slim 90° Right Angle Head (DK90-BT50 ER Mini Nut Series)

The DK90-BT50 ER Mini Nut Series (including ER11M, ER16M, ER20M, and ER25M) is a heavy-duty, deep-reach 90-degree right angle head engineered specifically for narrow-clearance side milling, deep pocket drilling, and internal thread processing on BT50 vertical machining centers (VMC) and horizontal machining centers (HMC). Combining a heavy BT50 drive taper with slim M-type mini collet nuts, this series enables deep-cavity reach up to 300 mm while keeping the maximum swing diameter down to D50/D55 mm to eliminate workpiece collisions.


Designed with a heavy-wall ductile iron casing and precision Gleason ground bevel gears, the DK90-BT50 Mini Nut series delivers high torsional stability across long overhang dimensions, making it suitable for complex mold dies, large pump housings, and aerospace structural frames.


Key Technical Features and Material Standards

  • Slim Mini Nut Design: Features low-profile M-type mini collet nuts (ER11M, ER16M, ER20M, ER25M) without external hex protrusions. This reduces the nose swing clearance diameter down to D50 mm, allowing deep entry into narrow slots and internal bores where standard angle heads collide.
  • Heavy-Wall QT500-7 Ductile Iron Housing: Cast from premium QT500-7 Ductile Iron and subjected to artificial aging and stress-relief heat treatment. The monoblock body provides high dynamic rigidity and vibration damping required for extended gage lengths up to 300 mm.
  • Gleason Precision Ground Bevel Gears: Manufactured from 20CrMnTi Alloy Steel, gas-carburized and quenched to HRC 58-62, and ground to ISO Grade 4 precision on Gleason CNC grinders. Ensures gear transmission backlash ≤ 15 arcmin and running noise ≤ 70 dB under full operational load.
  • Preloaded High-Capacity Bearings: Supported by preloaded, high-precision P4 class angular contact ball bearings (NSK/FAG) arranged to absorb axial thrust and radial cutting loads during deep-reach milling.

2D/3D Technical Drawings and CAD Download Center

slim 90° right angle head (dk90 bt50 er mini nut series)

Technical Specifications

ModelInput ShankSpindle OutputGage Length (L)Max. SpeedGear RatioPassing Dia. (D)Clamping RangeTapping CapacityMax. TorqueNet WeightStock Status
DK90-BT50-ER11M-60BT50ER11M60 mm6,000 RPM1:1D55 mmØ1.0 – Ø7.0 mmM5 – M68.8 Nm11.201 kgAlways in Stock
DK90-BT50-ER11M-100BT50ER11M100 mm6,800 RPM1:1D55 mmØ1.0 – Ø7.0 mmM5 – M68.8 Nm11.528 kgAlways in Stock
DK90-BT50-ER11M-140BT50ER11M140 mm6,000 RPM1:1D55 mmØ1.0 – Ø7.0 mmM5 – M68.8 Nm11.869 kgAlways in Stock
DK90-BT50-ER11M-210BT50ER11M210 mm6,000 RPM1:1D55 mmØ1.0 – Ø7.0 mmM5 – M68.8 Nm12.412 kgAlways in Stock
DK90-BT50-ER11M-300BT50ER11M300 mm6,000 RPM1:1D50 mmØ1.0 – Ø7.0 mmThread Milling10.8 Nm14.200 kgAlways in Stock
DK90-BT50-ER16M-100BT50ER16M100 mm8,000 RPM1:1D77 mmØ1.0 – Ø10.0 mmM5 – M818.0 Nm12.231 kgAlways in Stock
DK90-BT50-ER16M-170BT50ER16M170 mm8,000 RPM1:1D77 mmØ1.0 – Ø10.0 mmM5 – M818.0 Nm13.152 kgAlways in Stock
DK90-BT50-ER20M-100BT50ER20M100 mm6,000 RPM1:1D85 mmØ1.0 – Ø13.0 mmM5 – M1030.0 Nm3.500 kgAlways in Stock
DK90-BT50-ER20M-150BT50ER20M150 mm6,000 RPM1:1D85 mmØ1.0 – Ø13.0 mmM5 – M1030.0 Nm3.500 kgAlways in Stock
DK90-BT50-ER20M-180BT50ER20M180 mm6,000 RPM1:1D85 mmØ1.0 – Ø13.0 mmM5 – M1030.0 Nm14.500 kgAlways in Stock
DK90-BT50-ER25M-100BT50ER25M100 mm6,800 RPM1:1D110 mmØ1.0 – Ø16.0 mmM6 – M1446.0 Nm12.232 kgAlways in Stock
DK90-BT50-ER25M-170BT50ER25M170 mm6,800 RPM1:1D110 mmØ1.0 – Ø16.0 mmM6 – M1446.0 Nm15.600 kgAlways in Stock

Quality Assurance and Testing Standards

Before dispatch, every DK90-BT50 ER Mini Nut series angle head undergoes a 100% Quality Inspection Protocol:

  • Static and Dynamic Runout Test: Spindle taper runout is checked with a high-precision dial indicator, held to ≤ 0.005 mm at the spindle nose and ≤ 0.015 mm at 4D distance.
  • 60-Minute Continuous Run-In: Tested continuously at full rated operational speed for 60 minutes. Housing temperature rise must remain ≤ 25°C above ambient temperature.
  • Anti-Backlash Calibration: Verified with angular encoders to confirm transmission backlash remains ≤ 15 arcminutes under rated load.

Target Industries and Industrial Applications

  • Deep Mold and Die Cavities: Machining internal sidewalls, slider tracks, and angled ejector pin channels in large forged steel mold blocks where standard nuts cause tool clearance collisions.
  • Heavy Machinery and Pump Housings: Finishing lateral internal features, valve pockets, and deep seal grooves inside large cast iron and steel housings.
  • Aerospace and Defense Structural Parts: Deep-pocket side milling and thread milling on large structural frames made of aerospace-grade aluminum or titanium forgings.

CNC Machine Compatibility

Optimized for large Vertical Machining Centers (VMC), Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC), and Gantry Milling Machines. Compatible spindle shanks include:

  • Spindle Standards: BT50 / BBT50 (Double Contact) / SK50 / CAT50 / HSK100A.
  • Typical Machine Brands: Compatible with Mazak, Haas, Okuma, Doosan / DN Solutions, Makino, and JTEKT / Toyoda machine tools.

B2B Industrial Packing and Shipping Standards

  • Anti-Rust Protection: Coated with heavy-duty anti-rust oil and vacuum-sealed in a high-barrier VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) bag accompanied by industrial desiccant packs.
  • Shock Absorption: Cradled inside custom-contoured, high-density polyurethane protective foam inserts to isolate the BT50 taper and long housing from transport shock.
  • Export Outer Casing: Due to the heavy unit weight (up to 15.600 kg), each unit is packed in an ISPM 15-compliant, Fumigation-Free Plywood Wooden Case with reinforced metal edge locks.
  • HS Code: 8466.10.10.00 or 8466.30.00.90.
  • Lead Time: Standard models are shipped within 5-7 working days. Custom positioning blocks are shipped within 15-20 working days.
  • Shipment Ports: Shanghai / Ningbo / Tianjin Port, China.
  • Incoterms Supported: FOB, CIF, EXW, FCA, DDU, DDP.
  • Express Delivery: Shipped via international air freight or ocean LCL/FCL containers depending on weight requirements.

Technical Setup and Stop Block Alignment Guide

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       ┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
       │     MACHINE TOOL SPINDLE FACE        │
       └──────────────────┬───────────────────┘
                          │ (Spindle Centerline)
                          │ 
                          ▼◄──────  G  ──────►[STOP BLOCK]
                       ┌─────┐                    │
                       │Taper│                    │ (Locking Bore)
                       └─────┘                    ▼
                          │               ┌───────────────┐
                     ┌────┴────┐          │ Positioning   │
                     │  Body   ├──────────┤ Pin (D18/D20) │
                     │  Casing │          └───────────────┘
                     └─────────┘
  1. Stop Block Mounting: Securely bolt the heavy-duty stop block to the front face of the VMC or HMC machine spindle.
  2. Verify Center Distance (G-Dimension): Confirm that the center-to-center distance between the machine spindle and positioning pin socket matches your ordered G-Distance (commonly 80mm, 110mm, or 135mm on BT50 machines).
  3. Indicate Side Runout: Chuck a ground test arbor into the ER mini nut collet. Sweeping a dial indicator along the arbor horizontally, adjust the stop block’s locking bolts until parallelism is aligned within 0.015 mm per 100mm.
  4. Confirm ATC Clearances: Run a manual tool changer (ATC) test cycle at low speed to verify the automatic arm smoothly grabs, seats, and releases the BT50 taper without physical interference.

Technical FAQ

A: The 300 mm extended model utilizes an extra-heavy ductile iron body and reinforced internal driveshaft bearings to suppress long-reach harmonics. To prevent leverage overload, the model is optimized for micro-milling and thread milling with a maximum allowable torque rating of 10.8 Nm.

A: The ER11M mini nut reduces the front swing diameter to D50/D55 mm compared to larger standard nut profiles. On heavy BT50 machines machining deep, narrow cavities, this reduced swing diameter permits tool access into tight channels without the angle head body colliding with cavity sidewalls.

A: Yes. Every DK90-BT50 Mini Nut angle head ships complete with the dedicated castellated spanner wrench required to tighten and loosen M-type mini collet nuts safely.

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