6Mm Long Solid Carbide Endmill

Key Features:

• High-Performance Solid Carbide Material: The solid carbide construction ensures exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability. It withstands high cutting speeds and temperatures, providing reliable performance in even the most demanding applications.
• Long Cutting Length: With its extended cutting length, this tool is ideal for deep milling operations, allowing for greater reach and precision in applications that involve deep slots, pockets, or cavities.
• Precision Ground Flutes: The tool is equipped with precision-ground flutes that ensure smooth cutting, high accuracy, and minimal vibration during machining. This feature helps in achieving superior surface finishes and tight tolerances.
• Sharp Cutting Edges: The sharp cutting edges of the end mill allow for clean, efficient cuts with minimal burr formation. The edges are ground to exacting standards for high-performance cutting in a wide range of materials.
• Versatile Design: The 6mm diameter makes this tool suitable for a variety of operations, including roughing, finishing, and contouring. It can be used in slotting, pocketing, edge milling, and other tasks requiring deep reach and precision.
• Advanced Coating Options: Available with coatings such as TiN (Titanium Nitride), TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride), and AlTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride), which enhance wear resistance, reduce friction, and improve heat resistance, extending tool life and enhancing cutting performance.
• Cost-Effective and High-Quality Manufacturing: Manufactured with advanced technology and high-quality carbide material, this tool offers a cost-effective solution for precision milling needs while ensuring high-quality performance and durability.

Applications:

The 6mm Long Solid Carbide End Mill is designed for a wide range of milling applications, including but not limited to:

• Deep Milling: Ideal for deep pocket milling, slotting, and grooving where the extended cutting length provides the necessary reach and cutting depth.
• Precision Machining: Suitable for high-precision milling tasks, such as contouring, edge milling, and finishing operations, where fine tolerances and smooth surface finishes are required.
• High-Speed Machining: Performs exceptionally well in high-speed machining operations, allowing for faster cutting speeds and higher material removal rates with reduced wear and longer tool life.
• Milling Steel and Stainless Steel: Well-suited for milling ferrous metals such as steel, stainless steel, and tool steel, providing efficient material removal and excellent durability in tough conditions.
• Aluminum and Non-Ferrous Materials: Also effective for cutting aluminum, brass, copper, and other non-ferrous materials, offering high material removal rates and smooth finishes.
• Plastic and Composites: Ideal for machining plastics, composite materials, and softer metals, providing efficient cutting with minimal heat buildup and excellent chip clearance.

Advantages:

1. Superior Cutting Performance:

   • The solid carbide material allows the tool to maintain its edge sharpness for longer periods, resulting in faster cutting speeds, reduced cutting forces, and smooth surface finishes.
   • Precision-ground cutting edges ensure clean cuts, minimal burr formation, and improved overall surface quality, reducing the need for additional finishing operations.

2. Extended Tool Life:

   • The long-lasting carbide material, combined with advanced coatings, extends tool life, providing excellent performance in both high-speed and high-precision applications. Coatings like TiAlN and AlTiN further increase wear resistance, allowing the tool to withstand heat and friction during tough cutting tasks.
   • The tool can withstand high cutting temperatures and the demands of extended operations, reducing the frequency of tool changes and downtime.

3. Deep Reach and Versatility:

   • The long cutting length makes this end mill perfect for deep milling applications that require longer tools for hard-to-reach areas. This makes it highly versatile for various jobs, including deep pockets, slots, and internal profiles.
   • The 6mm diameter allows for effective material removal while maintaining good stability and rigidity during cutting operations.

4. Enhanced Precision and Surface Finish:

   • The sharp, precision-ground cutting edges and high rigidity help reduce tool deflection and vibration during machining. This results in better surface finishes, tighter tolerances, and more accurate results.
   • The end mill is designed for fine surface finishes, making it ideal for applications where smooth surfaces and high-quality cuts are required.

5. Cost-Effective High-Quality Tooling:

   • As a cost-effective solution, the 6mm Long Solid Carbide End Mill delivers excellent value by offering high performance at a competitive price point.
   • The long tool life and reduced downtime provide significant cost savings over time, especially for businesses that require frequent and high-volume machining.

6. Reduced Vibration for Better Stability:

   • The rigid carbide construction of the end mill helps to reduce vibration and chatter during high-speed milling, providing improved cutting stability and accuracy, even in deep-cutting or aggressive applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Tool Type: Long Solid Carbide End Mill
• Diameter: 6mm (custom sizes available)
• Cutting Length: Long (ideal for deep milling applications)
• Flute Count: Available in 2-flute, 3-flute, or 4-flute options
• Coating Options: TiN, TiAlN, AlTiN (custom coatings available)
• Material: Solid Carbide for high hardness, wear resistance, and heat resistance
• Applications: Deep milling, slotting, pocketing, contouring, finishing operations on steel, aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, and other materials
• Made In India: Manufactured to global standards with local expertise, ensuring high-quality performance at a competitive price

Recommended Cutting Parameters:

To maximize tool life and achieve optimal cutting results, the following parameters are recommended:

• Cutting Speed (SFM):
  • Aluminum: 600-1200 SFM
  • Mild Steel: 100-200 SFM
  • Stainless Steel: 80-150 SFM
  • Plastics: 1000-3000 SFM
• Feed Rate: 0.005 – 0.02 inch/tooth, depending on material and tool diameter
• Depth of Cut: For roughing, depths up to 1x tool diameter; for finishing, depths up to 0.1x to 0.2x tool diameter for better surface finish.
• Coolant: Use cutting fluids or coolants to reduce heat, improve chip removal, and prolong tool life, particularly during high-speed or high-stress operations.

Toolholding Compatibility:

The 6mm Long Solid Carbide End Mill is compatible with various toolholding systems:

• ER Collet Holders: For precise clamping with minimal runout, ensuring optimal tool performance.
• End Mill Holders: Perfect for providing stability and rigidity during deep milling and high-speed operations.
• Shrink Fit Toolholders: Ideal for high-speed applications, offering superior concentricity and reduced vibration.

Conclusion:

The 6mm Long Solid Carbide End Mill is a versatile and high-performance cutting tool designed to handle deep milling, slotting, and precision finishing tasks with ease. Its long cutting length provides greater reach and stability in deep-pocketing applications, while its solid carbide construction ensures durability, wear resistance, and exceptional cutting performance. With the option for advanced coatings, it delivers extended tool life, faster material removal, and superior surface finishes across a wide range of materials, from aluminum to stainless steel. Ideal for industries requiring precision and high-quality results, this tool offers an excellent balance of cost-effectiveness and performance.