Carbide Endmill Solid - 12X45X100 - 4F

Key Features:

• Material: Solid carbide construction for excellent hardness, durability, and wear resistance.
• Flute Count: 4-flute design for high-efficiency cutting, providing better chip removal and a smoother surface finish.
• Diameter: 12mm, ideal for medium to heavy-duty machining operations.
• Flute Length: 45mm, providing enough reach for deep pocketing and machining complex parts.
• Overall Length: 100mm, offering flexibility for various toolholding and machining setups.
• Coating: Available with various coatings (e.g., TiN, TiAlN, or AlTiN) to enhance tool life, reduce friction, and improve performance in high-speed and high-temperature machining environments.

Applications:

This solid carbide end mill is suitable for a wide range of milling operations, including:

• General Milling: Ideal for use in CNC machines for general-purpose milling applications.
• Slotting and Profiling: Efficient for cutting slots, grooves, and profiles in materials like steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and high-alloy steels.
• Finishing Operations: Provides a fine surface finish and tight tolerance capabilities for finishing operations.
• Roughing and Contouring: Excellent for both roughing and contouring, providing fast material removal rates while maintaining tool stability.
• Deep Cuts: With a flute length of 45mm, this end mill is optimized for deep cutting, making it ideal for pocketing and high-depth milling tasks.

Advantages:

1. High Hardness and Wear Resistance:

   • Solid carbide construction ensures exceptional durability and resistance to wear, even under the most demanding machining conditions.
   • Offers long tool life, reducing the need for frequent tool changes and improving overall productivity.

2. Precise and Smooth Cutting:

   • The 4-flute design provides a balance between material removal rate and surface finish, allowing for smooth cuts and reduced chatter during machining.
   • Ideal for achieving fine finishes and tight tolerances on a variety of workpiece materials.

3. Versatility Across Materials:

   • Perfect for machining a wide range of materials, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous materials.
   • The end mill's durability allows it to perform well in both roughing and finishing applications, providing flexibility across different job types.

4. Improved Cutting Efficiency:

   • The 4-flute geometry enhances chip removal, preventing clogging and heat buildup, ensuring stable cutting performance at higher speeds and feeds.
   • Allows for faster cutting speeds and increased material removal rates without compromising the surface finish.

5. Increased Tool Life:

   • Optional coatings such as TiN (Titanium Nitride), TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride), or AlTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride) further enhance the tool’s resistance to heat, wear, and oxidation, resulting in extended tool life.

Technical Specifications:

• Tool Type: Solid Carbide End Mill
• Diameter: 12mm
• Flute Length: 45mm
• Overall Length: 100mm
• Flute Count: 4
• Material: Premium Solid Carbide
• Coating Options: TiN, TiAlN, AlTiN (depending on the material and cutting conditions)
• Cutting Edge Geometry: General-purpose design, optimized for smooth cutting and long tool life.
• Applications: Milling, slotting, profiling, roughing, and finishing on a variety of materials.

Recommended Cutting Parameters:

To achieve optimal performance with the Carbide Endmill Solid - 12X45X100 - 4F, it is important to follow the recommended cutting parameters based on the material being machined:

• Cutting Speed (SFM): 100-250 SFM for steel, 200-400 SFM for aluminum.
• Feed Rate: 0.002 – 0.008 inch/tooth, depending on material and tool condition.
• Depth of Cut: For roughing, depths up to 2-3 times the tool diameter; for finishing, shallower depths (0.5-1 times tool diameter) for better surface finish.
• Coolant: Use coolant or cutting fluid to improve tool life and surface finish, especially when machining tough materials like stainless steel.

Coating Options:

• TiN (Titanium Nitride): Increases hardness and reduces friction for general-purpose milling, ideal for softer materials and light-to-medium-duty applications.
• TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride): Excellent for high-speed machining and hardened materials, offering enhanced heat resistance and wear properties.
• AlTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride): Provides superior heat resistance and is well-suited for high-speed machining of tough, high-alloy materials.

Toolholding Compatibility:

This 12mm carbide end mill can be used with a variety of toolholders, including ER collets, end mill holders, and shell mill holders. Ensure proper clamping to minimize tool deflection and ensure precise, stable cutting.

Conclusion:

The Carbide Endmill Solid - 12X45X100 - 4F is a highly durable and versatile cutting tool that delivers outstanding performance across a range of materials and machining operations. Whether you are performing rough milling, slotting, profiling, or fine finishing, this tool is engineered to meet the demands of high-speed, high-precision machining. With its solid carbide construction, advanced coatings, and optimal design for chip removal, this end mill is the perfect choice for both high-volume production and precision machining applications.