16mm Dia 16*45*16*100 HRC55 3 Flutes Flat Carbide End Mills For Aluminum Uncoated

Product Description:

The 16mm 3-Flute Flat Carbide End Mill is engineered for high-speed, precision machining of aluminum and other non-ferrous materials. Manufactured from ultra-fine carbide with an HRC55 hardness, this end mill is designed to deliver smooth surface finishes and efficient chip evacuation during cutting operations.

Key Benefits of 3-Flute Design for Aluminum:

• Improved Chip Evacuation: Compared to 4-flute mills, the 3-flute geometry offers larger flute valleys for better chip removal when cutting soft materials like aluminum.
• High Feed Capability: 3 flutes strike a balance between tool strength and chip clearance, enabling higher feeds without compromising performance.
• Superior Surface Finish: The flat (square) end helps achieve a clean bottom surface in slots and pockets.
• Reduced Built-Up Edge (BUE): Carbide with optimized coating (e.g., ZrN, TiB2) minimizes material sticking to the cutting edge, common when machining aluminum.
• Tool Life Extension: Carbide substrate offers high hardness and wear resistance, enhancing tool longevity in aluminum machining.

Specifications:

• Cutting Diameter: 16mm
• Flute Length: 45mm
• Shank Diameter: 16mm
• Overall Length: 100mm
• Flutes: 3
• Hardness: HRC55
• Coating: Uncoated (optimized for aluminum)

Applications:

Aluminum Alloy Machining:

1. Widely used in aerospace, automotive, mold making, and general engineering industries where aluminum parts are common.
2. Ideal for roughing and finishing aluminum components such as housings, brackets, structural parts, etc.

   
   

   Non-Ferrous Metals:

   Besides aluminum, suitable for copper, brass, magnesium, and other soft metals where chip evacuation is important.

   CNC Milling Operations:

   Used in CNC milling centers for slotting, contouring, pocketing, and profiling applications on aluminum workpieces.

   Die and Mold Manufacturing:

   Applied for finishing and semi-finishing operations on aluminum molds and dies due to their ability to maintain dimensional accuracy and smooth surfaces.

   High-Speed Machining (HSM):

   The 3-flute design allows for higher feed rates and cutting speeds, reducing cycle times in high-speed machining processes.