10mm Solid Carbide Endmill For Aluminium

Key Features:

• Premium Solid Carbide Construction: Manufactured from solid carbide, the end mill delivers outstanding rigidity, precision, and durability for both light and heavy milling tasks. Solid carbide ensures the tool can handle high-speed machining and tough aluminum alloys without losing cutting performance.
• 2-Flute and 3-Flute Designs: Choose between 2-flute or 3-flute configurations depending on your specific application:
  • 2-flute design: Provides higher feed rates, better chip removal, and is ideal for roughing operations and deeper cuts.
  • 3-flute design: Provides better surface finishes and is well-suited for finishing operations with superior surface quality.
• Optimized for Aluminum Machining: Designed with geometry optimized for aluminum milling, the tool reduces friction and heat buildup during cutting, making it perfect for maintaining a sharp cutting edge and preventing material buildup.
• Advanced Coating Options: The tool comes with optional coatings like TiN (Titanium Nitride), TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride), and AlTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride). These coatings improve the tool’s wear resistance, heat resistance, and tool life, making them suitable for high-speed and high-performance aluminum milling.
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for a wide range of aluminum alloys (such as 6061, 7075, and A356), as well as brass, copper, and plastics. Whether machining thin-walled parts, extrusions, or castings, the tool delivers smooth finishes and high-quality results.

Applications:

The 10mm Solid Carbide End Mill for Aluminum is designed for a wide variety of milling tasks:

• Slotting and Grooving: Ideal for cutting slots, keyways, and grooves in aluminum and other non-ferrous materials, ensuring accurate dimensions and smooth edges.
• Pocketing and Contouring: Perfect for pocket milling and contouring in aluminum, delivering high material removal rates while maintaining a fine surface finish.
• Roughing and Finishing: The tool is well-suited for both roughing operations where high material removal rates are needed, and finishing cuts to achieve a smooth, fine surface finish with tight tolerances.
• High-Speed Machining: Designed for high-speed machining, the tool delivers excellent performance even at high feed rates, ensuring fast cycle times and increased productivity.
• Extrusions and Castings: Ideal for milling aluminum extrusions, castings, and billets, especially when tight tolerances and smooth surface finishes are required.
• Non-Ferrous Materials: While optimized for aluminum, this end mill can also be used on other non-ferrous metals such as brass, copper, and plastics, making it a versatile tool for general-purpose milling.

Advantages:

1. Enhanced Cutting Efficiency:

   • The 2-flute and 3-flute designs are optimized for efficient chip removal, preventing clogging and reducing cutting forces. This leads to better tool performance and faster material removal, improving overall productivity.
   • The solid carbide construction offers excellent rigidity, enabling high feed rates without compromising on precision.

2. Extended Tool Life:

   • The solid carbide material provides superior hardness and resistance to wear, extending tool life even under high-speed cutting conditions.
   • Coating options like TiAlN or AlTiN provide further protection against heat buildup and abrasion, ensuring the tool remains sharp for longer and reduces the need for frequent tool changes.

3. Superior Surface Finish:

   • The tool's precision-ground flutes and sharp cutting edges ensure that it produces smooth, clean cuts with minimal burr formation, reducing the need for additional post-machining operations and achieving high-quality surface finishes.
   • The optimized geometry for aluminum allows for a high-quality finish with tight tolerances, making the tool suitable for finishing operations and parts requiring fine detailing.

4. Faster Cycle Times:

   • With its excellent chip clearance and heat resistance, this end mill is perfect for high-speed machining of aluminum, allowing for shorter cycle times without sacrificing quality.
   • The tool’s low cutting forces help maintain machine accuracy and reduce vibration, increasing machine tool longevity and improving overall production efficiency.

5. Versatility Across Materials:

   • While primarily designed for aluminum, the 10mm Solid Carbide End Mill can also handle other non-ferrous metals like brass, copper, and plastics, providing versatility and cost-efficiency for shops that work with a range of materials.
   • Its multi-material compatibility makes it a valuable tool for shops that need to perform both roughing and finishing tasks on different substrates.

6. Cost-Effective Performance:

   • As part of the MK (Make In India) range, the 10mm Solid Carbide End Mill offers high-quality performance at a competitive price, making it an ideal solution for cost-conscious manufacturers without compromising on tool performance or durability.

Technical Specifications:

• Tool Type: Solid Carbide End Mill
• Diameter: 10mm (Custom sizes available)
• Flute Count: Available in 2-flute or 3-flute options:
  • 2-flute: Ideal for roughing and high material removal rates.
  • 3-flute: Best for finishing operations and superior surface finishes.
• Cutting Length: Available in standard or custom cutting lengths.
• Coating Options: TiN, TiAlN, AlTiN (Other coatings available on request)
• Material: Solid Carbide for durability, wear resistance, and heat stability.
• Applications: Aluminum, brass, copper, plastics, and other non-ferrous metals.
• Made In India: Manufactured to meet international standards while offering competitive pricing.

Recommended Cutting Parameters:

For optimal performance, consider the following cutting parameters:

• Cutting Speed (SFM):
  • Aluminum: 600-1200 SFM (depending on alloy and coating)
  • Brass/Copper: 500-1000 SFM
  • Plastics: 1000-3000 SFM
• Feed Rate: 0.005 – 0.02 inch/tooth, depending on material, tool diameter, and application.
• Depth of Cut: For roughing, depths of up to 1x tool diameter can be used; for finishing, use shallower depths (0.1x to 0.2x tool diameter) for smoother surface finishes.
• Coolant: Use cutting fluids or coolants to improve chip evacuation, reduce heat buildup, and prolong tool life. Flood coolant is recommended for high-speed operations.

Toolholding Compatibility:

The 10mm Solid Carbide End Mill is compatible with a variety of toolholding systems:

• ER Collet Holders: Ensure minimal runout and precision, especially for high-speed and high-accuracy tasks.
• End Mill Holders: Ideal for rigidity and stable cutting during heavy milling operations.
• Shrink Fit Toolholders: Provide the highest precision and stability at high cutting speeds.

Conclusion:

The 10mm Solid Carbide End Mill for Aluminum is a highly efficient and durable cutting tool designed for high-speed machining of aluminum and other non-ferrous materials. With its solid carbide construction, precision design, and advanced coating options, this tool ensures excellent cutting performance, extended tool life, and superior surface finishes. Perfect for both roughing and finishing, it provides high productivity and consistent results across a variety of machining operations. Whether you're working with aluminum alloys, brass, copper, or plastics, this end mill is an essential tool for achieving quality results in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and general machining.