6Mm Carbide Endmill

Key Features:

• Material: Premium solid carbide construction for superior hardness, wear resistance, and durability. Carbide is ideal for high-speed machining, ensuring better tool life and cutting precision.
• Diameter: 6mm, a versatile size for medium-precision applications that require a balance between cutting performance and tool life.
• Flute Count: Available in 2, 3, or 4-flute configurations, allowing you to select the best option for your specific application (e.g., 2-flute for rapid material removal, 4-flute for fine finishes).
• Cutting Edge Geometry: Designed with sharp, high-precision cutting edges, perfect for producing smooth, high-quality cuts and reducing tool deflection.
• Coating Options: Available with coatings such as TiN (Titanium Nitride), TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride), and AlTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride), providing enhanced wear resistance, reduced friction, and improved heat resistance for longer tool life.
• Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, tool steels, and plastics.

Applications:

The 6mm carbide end mill is designed to perform in a variety of applications, including:

• Roughing: Ideal for high material removal rates in roughing applications, including slotting and deep cutting.
• Slotting and Grooving: Perfect for cutting slots, grooves, and channels in a wide range of materials.
• Profiling and Contouring: Suitable for creating complex shapes, profiles, and contours in parts with precision and accuracy.
• Finishing Operations: Provides a high-quality finish with minimal burrs or tool marks, ideal for fine finishing jobs.
• Pocketing: Capable of creating consistent and precise pockets in a variety of materials, especially when tight tolerances and a smooth surface finish are required.
• Chamfering and Edge Breaking: Useful for breaking sharp edges and creating chamfers with clean, consistent results.

Advantages:

1. Superior Hardness and Durability:

   • Solid carbide construction allows for high hardness (up to 70 HRC) and excellent wear resistance, making it ideal for cutting hard materials such as stainless steel, tool steels, and high-alloy materials.
   • Carbide end mills outperform high-speed steel (HSS) in terms of tool life and cutting capabilities, allowing for longer periods of uninterrupted machining.

2. Precision and Stability:

   • The sharp cutting edges and high stiffness of carbide reduce tool deflection, improving cutting precision and ensuring accurate results even at higher feed rates.
   • Ideal for high-precision applications, where tight tolerances and smooth finishes are critical.

3. Increased Productivity:

   • Carbide end mills can handle higher cutting speeds and feed rates than HSS tools, leading to faster machining cycles and greater productivity.
   • Capable of withstanding high-speed machining and dry cutting, leading to reduced machining times and lower operational costs.

4. Enhanced Surface Finish:

   • The 4-flute design, when selected, provides a more stable cutting action, reducing vibration and producing smoother finishes, which is especially important in finishing and contouring applications.
   • Ideal for fine finishing operations where a smooth, burr-free surface is required.

5. Versatility Across Materials:

   • The 6mm carbide end mill is suitable for machining a variety of materials, from soft metals like aluminum and brass to harder alloys such as stainless steel and tool steels.
   • With appropriate coatings (like TiAlN or AlTiN), it performs well in high-temperature and high-heat environments, making it suitable for demanding applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Tool Type: Solid Carbide End Mill
• Diameter: 6mm
• Flute Count: 2, 3, or 4-flute options (customizable based on application)
• Cutting Length: Varies (typically ranges from 10mm to 30mm)
• Coating Options: TiN (Titanium Nitride), TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride), AlTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride)
• Material: Premium solid carbide
• Application Types: Slotting, roughing, pocketing, profiling, finishing, chamfering, and edge breaking.

Recommended Cutting Parameters:

To achieve optimal performance and tool life with the 6mm carbide end mill, consider the following cutting parameters based on material type, tool coating, and cutting conditions:

• Cutting Speed (SFM):
  • Aluminum: 300-600 SFM
  • Mild Steel (A36): 100-200 SFM
  • Stainless Steel (304): 80-150 SFM
  • Hardened Steel (45 HRC): 50-100 SFM
• Feed Rate: 0.002 – 0.006 inch/tooth, depending on the material, cutting speed, and tool condition.
• Depth of Cut: For roughing, depths up to 1x tool diameter (6mm) are suitable; for finishing, shallower depths (0.5x tool diameter) are recommended for optimal surface finishes.
• Coolant: Utilize coolant or cutting fluid (especially for harder materials) to reduce heat buildup, improve chip evacuation, and extend tool life.

Coating Options:

• TiN (Titanium Nitride): Provides a hard, durable surface that reduces friction, extends tool life, and is ideal for general-purpose milling of non-ferrous materials and mild steels.
• TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride): Offers exceptional heat resistance and is ideal for high-speed cutting of tough materials like stainless steel and high-temperature alloys.
• AlTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride): Enhances wear resistance and provides excellent heat resistance, perfect for machining hardened steels or high-performance alloys in high-speed and dry cutting conditions.

Toolholding Compatibility:

The 6mm carbide end mill can be used with various toolholders, including:

• ER Collet Holders: Provide strong clamping and are ideal for precision milling operations.
• End Mill Holders: Provide excellent rigidity and are ideal for heavy-duty milling applications.
• Shell Mill Holders: Used for larger setups requiring greater stability and rigidity.

Conclusion:

The 6mm Carbide Endmill is a versatile and durable cutting tool designed for precision milling across a wide variety of materials. Its solid carbide construction and advanced coating options provide excellent wear resistance, enabling it to perform well in both high-speed and high-precision applications. Whether you're tackling roughing operations, precision finishing, or intricate contouring, the 6mm carbide end mill ensures superior cutting performance, smooth surface finishes, and extended tool life.