This single-flute end mill is for high-speed cutting of aluminum and other soft materials. Its solid carbide construction makes it stiff, and the single-flute shape helps chips clear out to prevent clogging. It's a good milling cutter bit for clean, fast cuts.
Features and Benefits
- Single Flute Design - Chips eject quickly, which helps stop material from melting and sticking to the end mill when cutting aluminum.
- Solid Tungsten Carbide Body - Gives high stiffness to reduce chatter and tool bending, leading to more accurate parts and a smoother surface.
- DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) Coating - Creates a hard, low-friction surface that resists wear and helps the tool run cooler, making it last longer.
- Mirror-Ground Cutting Edge - The polished flute face reduces friction, allowing for smoother chip flow and cleaner cuts in plastics and non-ferrous metals.
Applications
- Aluminum Machining - Good for profiling, slotting, and pocketing aluminum sheets and blocks at high feed rates.
- Plastics and Composites - Cuts materials like acrylic, PVC, and ABS cleanly without melting or leaving a rough edge.
- Sign Making - Works well for engraving and cutting letters or designs in soft metals and plastics for custom signs.
Material: Solid Carbide Alloy. Certification: None. Coating: DLC. Flutes: Single. Product Type: End Mill. Radius: R0.1. Shank Diameter: 3.175mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm. Cutting Edge Length: 10mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm. Diameter Range: 1mm to 10mm. Overall Length: 38mm, 50mm, 60mm, 75mm. Shank Diameter: 3.175mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm. Application Material: Aluminum (Alu). Material: Solid Carbide Alloy. Compatibility: CNC Milling Machines. Certification: NONE. Coating: DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon). Degree: R0.1. Flutes: Single Flute. Helix Angle: 35 degrees. High-concerned Chemical: None. Product Type: Single Flute Solid Carbide End Mill. Tolerance: h6. Q: What shank and cutter diameters are available for this bit? A: We offer this in several common sizes. You can get it with shank diameters of 3.175mm (1/8"), 4mm, 6mm, and 8mm, with cutting diameters to match.. Q: What shank and cutter diameters are available for this bit? A: We offer this in several common sizes. You can get it with shank diameters of 3.175mm (1/8"), 4mm, 6mm, and 8mm, with cutting diameters to match.. Q: What shank and cutter diameters are available for this bit? A: We offer this in several common sizes. You can get it with shank diameters of 3.175mm (1/8"), 4mm, 6mm, and 8mm, with cutting diameters to match.. Q: What is the benefit of the DLC coating on this cutter? A: DLC stands for Diamond-Like Carbon. It creates an extremely hard and slick surface that reduces friction and helps prevent soft metals like aluminum from welding to the cutting edge.. Q: What is the benefit of the DLC coating on this cutter? A: DLC stands for Diamond-Like Carbon. It creates an extremely hard and slick surface that reduces friction and helps prevent soft metals like aluminum from welding to the cutting edge.. Q: What is the benefit of the DLC coating on this cutter? A: DLC stands for Diamond-Like Carbon. It creates an extremely hard and slick surface that reduces friction and helps prevent soft metals like aluminum from welding to the cutting edge.. Q: What kind of machine and spindle speeds are recommended? A: These are intended for high-speed machining on CNC routers and mills. A good starting point for aluminum is a spindle speed between 18,000 and 24,000 RPM, adjusting your feed rate based on your machine's rigidity.. Q: What kind of machine and spindle speeds are recommended? A: These are intended for high-speed machining on CNC routers and mills. A good starting point for aluminum is a spindle speed between 18,000 and 24,000 RPM, adjusting your feed rate based on your machine's rigidity.. Q: What kind of machine and spindle speeds are recommended? A: These are intended for high-speed machining on CNC routers and mills. A good starting point for aluminum is a spindle speed between 18,000 and 24,000 RPM, adjusting your feed rate based on your machine's rigidity.. Q: What happens if the bit arrives chipped or broken? A: We check them before they go out, but shipping accidents can happen. Just send us a clear photo of the damaged, unused bit within a few days of receiving it, and we'll send a replacement immediately.. Q: What happens if the bit arrives chipped or broken? A: We check them before they go out, but shipping accidents can happen. Just send us a clear photo of the damaged, unused bit within a few days of receiving it, and we'll send a replacement immediately.. Q: What happens if the bit arrives chipped or broken? A: We check them before they go out, but shipping accidents can happen. Just send us a clear photo of the damaged, unused bit within a few days of receiving it, and we'll send a replacement immediately.. Q: Why would I choose a single flute end mill for cutting aluminum? A: A single flute end mill provides a very large, open channel for chips to escape. This is critical for aluminum because it prevents chips from packing up and melting, giving you a much cleaner cut and extending the life of the tool.. Q: Why would I choose a single flute end mill for cutting aluminum? A: A single flute end mill provides a very large, open channel for chips to escape. This is critical for aluminum because it prevents chips from packing up and melting, giving you a much cleaner cut and extending the life of the tool.. Q: Why would I choose a single flute end mill for cutting aluminum? A: A single flute end mill provides a very large, open channel for chips to escape. This is critical for aluminum because it prevents chips from packing up and melting, giving you a much cleaner cut and extending the life of the tool..