10Mm Carbide Endmill

Key Features:

• Material: Solid carbide construction for exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and longevity, ensuring the tool can withstand demanding machining conditions.
• Diameter: 10mm, making it suitable for medium to heavy-duty milling applications with higher material removal rates.
• Flute Count: Available in 2, 3, or 4-flute configurations, depending on the material and cutting conditions, with 4-flute designs being ideal for finishing and precision tasks.
• Cutting Edge Geometry: Designed with sharp cutting edges that allow for precise, clean cuts, producing smooth finishes and high-quality results.
• Coating Options: Available with various coatings, such as TiN (Titanium Nitride), TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride), or AlTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride), which enhance tool life, reduce friction, and improve heat resistance.
• Versatility: Capable of handling a broad range of materials, including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and high-performance alloys.

Applications:

This 10mm carbide end mill is ideal for a wide range of milling applications, including:

• Rough Milling: Great for high material removal rates when roughing out large sections of material.
• Slotting and Grooving: Perfect for cutting deep slots, grooves, and channels with precision.
• Profiling: Suitable for 2D and 3D profiling, enabling accurate contouring and part shaping.
• Finishing Operations: Capable of achieving smooth, fine surface finishes with tight tolerances.
• Drilling and Holemaking: Can be used for shallow drilling or holemaking in certain applications.
• Pocketing: Ideal for creating pockets with consistent depth and precision.

Advantages:

1. Superior Hardness and Durability:

   • The solid carbide construction offers high hardness and wear resistance, making it perfect for tough materials such as stainless steel, tool steels, and high-temperature alloys.
   • Ideal for demanding applications, carbide end mills provide a long tool life, reducing the need for frequent tool replacements and lowering operating costs.

2. Enhanced Cutting Performance:

   • The sharp cutting edges and high stiffness of the carbide material allow for smooth and stable cutting action.
   • The tool’s geometry and design ensure that cutting forces are efficiently managed, resulting in a smoother operation with reduced vibrations and chatter.

3. Increased Productivity:

   • With carbide’s superior strength, the 10mm end mill can handle higher cutting speeds and feeds, providing greater productivity in high-volume machining operations.
   • High-speed machining capabilities allow for faster cycle times and better material removal rates.

4. Improved Surface Finish:

   • Ideal for finishing operations, the carbide end mill produces smooth, fine surface finishes with minimal tool marks and burrs, ensuring the highest quality results.
   • The design of the end mill ensures stable cutting, producing parts with excellent dimensional accuracy and smooth surfaces.

5. Versatility Across Materials:

   • Suitable for a wide variety of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, tool steels, plastics, and composites.
   • Carbide end mills equipped with coatings such as TiAlN or AlTiN are ideal for machining harder materials and high-temperature alloys, significantly extending tool life.

Technical Specifications:

• Tool Type: Solid Carbide End Mill
• Diameter: 10mm
• Flute Count: 2, 3, or 4-flute options
• Cutting Length: Varies depending on the specific design (typically ranges from 20mm to 50mm)
• Coating Options: TiN, TiAlN, AlTiN (depending on the material being machined)
• Material: High-quality solid carbide
• Cutting Edge Geometry: Sharp, high-precision cutting edges for smooth and stable cutting action
• Application Types: Roughing, finishing, slotting, pocketing, profiling, chamfering, and drilling.

Recommended Cutting Parameters:

To maximize the performance of the 10mm carbide end mill, follow the appropriate cutting parameters based on material type and machining conditions:

• Cutting Speed (SFM):
  • Aluminum: 300-500 SFM
  • Mild Steel (A36): 100-150 SFM
  • Stainless Steel (304): 60-120 SFM
  • Hardened Steel (40-50 HRC): 30-80 SFM
• Feed Rate: 0.002 – 0.008 inch/tooth, depending on material, cutting speed, and tool condition.
• Depth of Cut: For roughing, depths up to 1-2x tool diameter (10-20mm) are acceptable; for finishing, shallower depths of 0.5x tool diameter (5mm) are recommended for smoother results.
• Coolant: Use appropriate coolant or cutting fluid to reduce tool wear, improve chip removal, and manage heat, especially when working with tougher materials like stainless steel and high-alloy steels.

Coating Options:

• TiN (Titanium Nitride): Increases hardness and reduces friction, ideal for general-purpose machining of non-ferrous materials like aluminum and softer steels.
• TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride): Provides excellent heat resistance, ideal for high-speed machining of tough materials like stainless steel and high-temperature alloys.
• AlTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride): Offers superior wear resistance and is ideal for high-speed machining and dry cutting of hardened steels or high-alloy materials.

Toolholding Compatibility:

The 10mm carbide end mill is compatible with various toolholders, including:

• ER Collet Holders: Provide excellent rigidity and concentricity for stable, accurate cutting.
• End Mill Holders: Best suited for precision milling and high-torque applications.
• Shell Mill Holders: Suitable for larger, more rigid setups requiring higher stability and rigidity.

Conclusion:

The 10mm Carbide Endmill is a versatile and durable tool that delivers outstanding performance in a wide range of milling operations. With its solid carbide construction, sharp cutting edges, and high-performance coatings, this end mill is perfect for both roughing and finishing applications across various materials, from soft metals to hard alloys. Whether you're working on aluminum, stainless steel, or tool steels, the 10mm carbide end mill ensures precision, efficiency, and longevity, providing excellent value for high-speed, high-precision milling jobs.