End Mill For Aluminium - 3mm

Key Features:

• Premium Solid Carbide Construction: The solid carbide material provides exceptional rigidity, precision, and durability. Carbide’s superior hardness enables it to withstand high cutting temperatures, making it ideal for high-speed aluminum milling.
• Precision 3mm Diameter: The 3mm diameter is well-suited for applications requiring high precision and detailed machining, such as small holes, slots, and contours on aluminum parts and workpieces.
• Optimized for Aluminium: This end mill features geometry that is specifically designed for aluminum milling. It reduces cutting forces and heat generation, ensuring better tool life and surface quality.
• 2-Flute Design: The 2-flute configuration is ideal for aluminum milling, offering superior chip clearance, reducing clogging, and ensuring faster feed rates while maintaining smooth cutting action.
• Advanced Coatings (Optional): Available with coatings like TiN (Titanium Nitride), TiAlN (Titanium Aluminum Nitride), or AlTiN (Aluminum Titanium Nitride), which increase wear resistance, heat resistance, and improve tool life, especially during high-speed milling.
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for a wide range of applications including roughing, finishing, slotting, pocketing, and contouring aluminum and other non-ferrous metals, as well as plastics and composites.

Applications:

The 3mm End Mill for Aluminium is designed for a variety of precision milling tasks:

• Slotting and Grooving: Ideal for creating narrow slots, keyways, or grooves in aluminum and non-ferrous metals, ensuring clean, precise cuts.
• Pocketing and Contouring: Perfect for milling pockets or complex contours on aluminum parts, this tool provides excellent chip removal and surface finish.
• High-Speed Machining: Optimized for high-speed machining of aluminum, the tool performs well at high feed rates, reducing cutting times while maintaining quality.
• Finishing Operations: The fine geometry and sharp edges of the tool are well-suited for finishing cuts, achieving a smooth surface finish with high precision.
• Micro-Parts and Small Features: The 3mm diameter is ideal for micro-machining or small feature milling, such as detailed engravings or small holes, where precision and surface quality are critical.
• Extrusions and Castings: Excellent for machining aluminum extrusions and castings, which often require intricate cuts and tight tolerances.

Advantages:

1. High Precision:

   • The 3mm diameter ensures exceptional precision for small-scale applications. Whether cutting intricate features, small holes, or tight contours, this tool delivers accurate results every time.
   • With its fine geometry and sharp cutting edges, the 3mm End Mill is perfect for achieving tight tolerances and smooth finishes.

2. Superior Cutting Efficiency:

   • The 2-flute design ensures efficient chip clearance, reducing the chances of chip packing and enabling higher feed rates.
   • Carbide’s rigidity and sharp cutting edges allow for high-speed milling, ensuring faster machining times without sacrificing part quality.

3. Extended Tool Life:

   • Solid carbide’s inherent wear resistance ensures the tool maintains its cutting performance over longer periods, even during high-speed and high-feed operations.
   • The optional coatings (such as TiAlN or AlTiN) further enhance the tool's heat resistance, improving durability and extending tool life.

4. Smooth Surface Finish:

   • The sharp cutting edges and precise flute geometry ensure a smooth surface finish, minimizing the need for post-processing operations and reducing the potential for defects such as burrs.
   • Ideal for finishing cuts, it produces clean edges and fine details on aluminum parts, contributing to a high-quality surface finish.

5. Versatility Across Materials:

   • While optimized for aluminum, this end mill can also be used for a variety of non-ferrous materials such as brass, copper, and plastics, providing versatility in the workshop.
   • It’s perfect for general-purpose milling in industries where materials vary but precision is always required.

6. Cost-Effective Performance:

   • As part of the MK (Make In India) product line, the 3mm End Mill for Aluminium offers exceptional quality at an affordable price, making it a cost-effective choice for precision machining without compromising performance.

Technical Specifications:

• Tool Type: Solid Carbide End Mill
• Diameter: 3mm (Custom sizes available)
• Flute Count: 2-flute (optimized for aluminum milling)
• Cutting Length: Standard or custom cutting lengths
• Coating Options: TiN, TiAlN, AlTiN (Other coatings available upon request)
• Material: Solid Carbide for rigidity, wear resistance, and heat stability
• Applications: Aluminum, brass, copper, plastics, and other non-ferrous metals
• Made In India: Manufactured with high precision and competitive pricing for quality performance.

Recommended Cutting Parameters:

For optimal performance, consider the following cutting parameters:

• Cutting Speed (SFM):
  • Aluminum: 600-1200 SFM (depends on alloy and tool coating)
  • Brass/Copper: 500-1000 SFM
  • Plastics: 1000-3000 SFM
• Feed Rate: 0.005 – 0.02 inch/tooth, depending on material, tool diameter, and cutting depth
• Depth of Cut: For roughing, depths up to 1x tool diameter; for finishing, depths of 0.1x to 0.2x tool diameter for optimal finish
• Coolant: It’s recommended to use cutting fluids or coolants, especially during high-speed machining, to improve chip removal and reduce heat buildup.

Toolholding Compatibility:

The 3mm End Mill for Aluminium is compatible with a variety of toolholding systems:

• ER Collet Holders: Ensure minimal runout and precise concentricity, ideal for high-precision milling tasks.
• End Mill Holders: Provide optimal rigidity for heavier milling operations, improving accuracy and performance.
• Shrink Fit Toolholders: Provide the best possible precision and minimal vibration, making them ideal for high-speed machining.

Conclusion:

The 3mm End Mill for Aluminium is a top-tier tool designed to handle high-precision milling on aluminum and other non-ferrous materials. Its solid carbide construction, sharp cutting edges, and advanced coatings make it ideal for small-scale machining, including slotting, pocketing, contouring, and high-speed operations. Whether used for roughing or finishing, this end mill delivers outstanding performance, extended tool life, and smooth finishes, making it a valuable addition to any machine shop or manufacturing facility focused on precision machining.