carbide end mills

Carbide End Mills

Carbide end mills are essential tools used in milling operations for cutting and shaping various materials. They are highly regarded for their hardness, heat resistance, and versatility. Made from a combination of tungsten carbide particles and a cobalt binder, carbide end mills offer superior durability and wear resistance compared to other types of end mills.

The exceptional hardness of carbide allows it to withstand high cutting forces and maintain its cutting edges for extended periods, resulting in longer tool life. Additionally, carbide’s excellent heat resistance allows these end mills to operate at high speeds and temperatures without compromising their cutting performance.

A wide range of carbide end mill options is available, including various sizes, geometries, and coatings. Different types of end mills, such as square end mills, ball end mills, and corner radius end mills, enable diverse milling operations, including slotting, profiling, and contouring. These tools are used across industries like machining, metalworking, and manufacturing to machine materials like steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, and plastics.

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2 Flute End Mills Description
2-flute end mills are versatile tools with two cutting edges. They are used for various machining tasks and can handle a wide range of materials. The flute design aids in efficient chip evacuation and provides a smooth surface finish. These end mills allow for higher feed rates, offer stability, and minimize tool deflection. Choosing the right end mill depends on the specific application and material being machined.
endmills
Type Dimension (mm) Number of teeth
D R H L d
TMC-2E-D1.0 1.0 / 3 50 4 2
TMC-2E-D1.5 1.5 / 4 50 4 2
TMC-2E-D2.0 2.0 / 6 50 4 2
TMC-2E-D2.5 2.5 / 8 50 4 2
TMC-2E-D3.0 3.0 / 8 50 4 2
TMC-2E-D3.5 3.5 / 10 50 6 2
TMC-2E-D4.0 4.0 / 11 50 4 2
TMC-2E-D4.5 4.5 / 11 50 6 2
TMC-2E-D5.0 5.0 / 13 50 6 2
TMC-2E-D5.5 5.5 / 16 50 6 2
TMC-2E-D6.0 6.0 / 16 50 6 2
TMC-2E-D7.0 7.0 / 20 60 8 2
TMC-2E-D8.0 8.0 / 20 60 8 2
TMC-2E-D9.0 9.0 / 22 75 10 2
TMC-2E-D10.0 10.0 / 25 75 10 2
TMC-2E-D11.0 11.0 / 26 75 12 2
TMC-2E-D12.0 12.0 / 30 75 12 2
TMC-2E-D14.0 14.0 / 32 75 14 2
TMC-2E-D16.0 16.0 / 45 100 16 2
TMC-2E-D18.0 18.0 / 45 100 18 2
TMC-2E-D20.0 20.0 / 45 100 20 2
ball endmills
Type Dimension (mm) Number of teeth
D R H L d
TMC-2B-D1.0R0.5 1.0 0.50 6 50 4 2
TMC-2B-D1.5R0.75 1.5 0.75 6 50 4 2
TMC-2B-D2.0R1.0 2.0 1.00 6 50 4 2
TMC-2B-D2.5R1.25 2.5 1.25 6 50 4 2
TMC-2B-D3.0R1.5 3.0 1.50 6 50 4 2
TMC-2B-D3.5R1.75 3.5 1.75 6 50 6 2
TMC-2B-D4.0R2.0 4.0 2.00 6 50 4 2
TMC-2B-D5.0R2.5 5.0 2.50 6 50 6 2
TMC-2B-D5.5R2.75 5.5 2.75 6 50 6 2
TMC-2B-D6.0R3.0 6.0 3.00 6 50 6 2
TMC-2B-D7.0R3.5 7.0 3.50 8 60 8 2
TMC-2B-D8.0R4.0 8.0 4.00 8 60 10 2
TMC-2B-D9.0R4.5 9.0 4.50 10 75 10 2
TMC-2B-D10.0R5.0 10.0 5.00 10 75 12 2
TMC-2B-D12.0R6.0 12.0 6.00 12 75 12 2
TMC-2B-D14.0R7.0 14.0 7.00 14 75 14 2
TMC-2B-D16.0R8.0 16.0 8.00 16 100 16 2
TMC-2B-D20.0R10.0 20.0 10.00 20 100 18 2

3 Flute End Mills Description

3-flute end mills are cutting tools that are commonly used in milling operations. They are designed with three cutting edges or flutes, which offer several advantages. One of the key benefits of 3-flute end mills is their efficient chip evacuation. The three flutes provide ample space for the chips to evacuate from the cutting area during the machining process. This helps to prevent chip clogging, which can adversely affect cutting performance and result in poor surface finishes. With improved chip evacuation, 3-flute end mills can maintain their cutting efficiency and prolong tool life.

Additionally, 3-flute end mills offer enhanced stability during machining. The presence of three cutting edges provides more support to the tool, reducing deflection and vibration. This increased stability contributes to better dimensional accuracy and surface finish in the workpiece. It also allows for higher cutting speeds and feed rates, resulting in improved productivity. Another advantage of 3-flute end mills is their ability to achieve a smoother surface finish.

 

3 Flutes Straight Shank Endmills

shank endmills
Type Dimension (mm) Number of teeth
D R H L d
TMC-3E-D1.0 1.0 / 3 50 4 3
TMC-3E-D1.5 1.5 / 4 50 4 3
TMC-3E-D2.0 2.0 / 6 50 4 3
TMC-3E-D2.5 2.5 / 7 50 4 3
TMC-3E-D3.0 3.0 / 9 50 4 3
TMC-3E-D4.0 4.0 / 12 50 6 3
TMC-3E-D5.0 5.0 / 15 50 4 3
TMC-3E-D6.0 6.0 / 18 60 6 3
TMC-3E-D8.0 8.0 / 20 60 6 3
4 Flute End Mills Description

4-flute end mills are cutting tools with four cutting edges or flutes. They are commonly used in milling operations to remove material from a workpiece. The flute design allows for efficient chip evacuation, reducing the chances of chip clogging and improving cutting performance. The main advantage of 4-flute end mills is their ability to provide a balance of cutting speed and tool rigidity. With four cutting edges, they can achieve higher feed rates compared to end mills with fewer flutes. This results in faster material removal rates and increased productivity.

The additional flutes also distribute the cutting forces across a larger surface area, reducing the tendency for the tool to chatter or deflect during machining. This improves the overall stability of the cutting process and allows for smoother surface finishes.

straight shank square endmills
Type Dimension (mm) Number of teeth
D R H L d
TMC-2E-D1.0 1.0 / 3 50 4 2
TMC-2E-D1.5 1.5 / 4 50 4 2
TMC-2E-D2.0 2.0 / 6 50 4 2
TMC-2E-D2.5 2.5 / 8 50 4 2
TMC-2E-D3.0 3.0 / 8 50 4 2
TMC-2E-D3.5 3.5 / 10 50 6 2
TMC-2E-D4.0 4.0 / 11 50 4 2
TMC-2E-D4.5 4.5 / 11 50 6 2
TMC-2E-D5.0 5.0 / 13 50 6 2
TMC-2E-D5.5 5.5 / 16 50 6 2
TMC-2E-D6.0 6.0 / 16 50 6 2
TMC-2E-D7.0 7.0 / 20 60 8 2
TMC-2E-D8.0 8.0 / 20 60 8 2
TMC-2E-D9.0 9.0 / 22 75 10 2
TMC-2E-D10.0 10.0 / 25 75 10 2
TMC-2E-D11.0 11.0 / 26 75 12 2
TMC-2E-D12.0 12.0 / 30 75 12 2
TMC-2E-D14.0 14.0 / 32 75 14 2
TMC-2E-D16.0 16.0 / 45 100 16 2
TMC-2E-D18.0 18.0 / 45 100 18 2
TMC-2E-D20.0 20.0 / 45 100 20 2
Type Dimension (mm) Number of teeth
D R H L d
TMC-4EL-D3.0 3.0 / 12 75 6 4
TMC-4EL-D4.0 4.0 / 15 75 6 4
TMC-4EL-D5.0 5.0 / 20 75 6 4
TMC-4EL-D6.0 6.0 / 20 75 6 4
TMC-4EL-D8.0 8.0 / 25 100 8 4
TMC-4EL-D10.0 10.0 / 30 100 10 4
TMC-4EL-D12.0 12.0 / 35 100 12 4
TMC-4EL-D14.0 14.0 / 40 100 14 4
TMC-4EL-D16.0 16.0 / 50 150 16 4
TMC-4EL-D20.0 20.0 / 55 150 20 4
straight shank round endmills
Type Dimension (mm) Number of teeth
D R H L d
TMC-4R-D3.0R0.2 3.0 0.2 8 50 6 4
TMC-4R-D4.0R0.3 4.0 0.3 10 50 6 4
TMC-4R-D4.0R0.5 4.0 0.5 10 50 6 4
TMC-4R-D5.0R0.5 5.0 0.5 13 50 6 4
TMC-4R-D5.0R1.0 5.0 1.0 13 50 6 4
TMC-4R-D6.0R0.5 6.0 0.5 16 50 6 4
TMC-4R-D6.0R1.0 6.0 1.0 16 50 6 4
TMC-4R-D8.0R0.5 8.0 0.5 20 60 8 4
TMC-4R-D8.0R1.0 8.0 1.0 20 60 8 4
TMC-4R-D10.0R0.5 10.0 0.5 25 75 10 4
TMC-4R-D10.0R1.0 10.0 1.0 25 75 10 4
TMC-4R-D10.0R2.0 10.0 2.0 25 75 10 4
TMC-4R-D10.0R3.0 10.0 3.0 25 75 10 4
TMC-4R-D12.0R0.5 12.0 0.5 30 75 12 4
TMC-4R-D12.0R1.0 12.0 1.0 30 75 12 4
TMC-4R-D12.0R2.0 12.0 2.0 30 75 12 4
TMC-4R-D12.0R3.0 12.0 3.0 30 75 12 4

Application Table of Machined Materials

(● perfect suitable ◐ suitable)

(● perfect suitable ◐ suitable)
Workpiece 2 flutes straight shank square endmills 4 flutes straight shank square endmills 4 flutes straight shank long flush endmills 4 flutes straight shank round endmills 2 flutes straight shank ball endmills 3 flutes straight shank endmills
Carbon steel
Alloy steel
Hardened steel ∼ 40HRC
Hardened steel ∼ 50HRC
Hardened steel ∼ 55HRC
Hardened steel ∼ 68HRC
Stainless steel
Cast iron
Copper alloy
Aluminium alloy
Titanium alloy
Heat-resisting alloy