No.26 LingShan Middle Road, No.23-2 Block Tools Industrial Base, Xixiashu Town,
Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
Key Features:
High Helix Angle: Typically between 35° to 45°, which helps evacuate chips quickly and efficiently, reducing the chance of clogging.
Sharp Cutting Edges: Razor-sharp edges that provide clean cuts and reduce burring.
Polished Flutes: Highly polished flutes reduce friction and improve chip evacuation, enhancing the tool's overall performance.
Large Flute Volume: Designed to accommodate the larger chips produced when cutting aluminum.
Coatings:
While uncoated carbide end mills can perform well with aluminum, certain coatings can enhance performance:
TiB2 (Titanium Diboride): Prevents aluminum from sticking to the tool, improving finish and extending tool life.
ZrN (Zirconium Nitride): Offers excellent wear resistance and reduced friction.
Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC): Provides exceptional hardness and wear resistance, reducing the need for frequent tool changes.
Applications:
High-Speed Machining (HSM): Ideal for high-speed and high-feed machining processes.
Slotting: Efficiently cutting slots with minimal burring.
Profiling: Creating detailed profiles and contours in aluminum workpieces.
Pocketing: Removing large amounts of material to create pockets or cavities.
Material Considerations:
Carbide: Preferred material for aluminum end mills due to its hardness and wear resistance. It allows for higher cutting speeds and longer tool life.
High-Speed Steel (HSS): Can be used but generally wears out faster than carbide when cutting aluminum.
Tips for Using Aluminum End Mills:
High Speeds and Feeds: Aluminum allows for higher spindle speeds and feed rates. Optimize your machine settings to take advantage of this.
Proper Cooling and Lubrication: Use coolant or lubricant to reduce heat and prevent aluminum from sticking to the tool.
Regular Chip Evacuation: Ensure chips are removed frequently to avoid clogging and tool breakage.
Tool Path Optimization: Plan your tool paths to minimize tool engagement and maximize efficiency.
Benefits:
High Material Removal Rate: Efficiently removes material, making it ideal for roughing operations.
Excellent Surface Finish: Produces smooth and clean finishes, reducing the need for secondary operations.
Reduced Tool Wear: Specialized design and coatings enhance tool life, reducing downtime and costs.
| (d Dia.) | (I Length of Cut) | (D Shank Dia.) | O.A.L |
| 1.0 | 3 | 4D | 50L |
| 1.5 | 4.5 | 4D | 50L |
| 2.0 | 6 | 4D | 50L |
| 2.5 | 8 | 4D | 50L |
| 3.0 | 9 | 4D | 50L |
| 3.0 | 9 | 3D | 50L |
| 3.5 | 10.5 | 4D | 50L |
| 4 | 12 | 4D | 50L |
| 5 | 15 | 6D | 50L |
| 5 | 15 | 5D | 50L |
| 6 | 18 | 6D | 50L |
| 8 | 24 | 8D | 60L |
| 10 | 30 | 10D | 75T |
| 12 | 36 | 12D | 75L |
| 14 | 35 | 14D | 100L |
| 16 | 40 | 16D | 100L |
| 18 | 45 | 18D | 100L |
| 20 | 45 | 20D | 100L |
| 3 | 15 | 4D | 75L |
| 3 | 15 | 3D | 75L |
| 3 | 20 | 3D | 100L |
| 4 | 15 | 4D | 75L |
| 4 | 20 | 4D | 100L |
| 5 | 20 | 6D | 75L |
| 5 | 20 | 5D | 75L |
| 5 | 25 | 6D | 100L |
| 5 | 25 | 5D | 100L |
| 6 | 20 | 6D | 75L |
| 6 | 30 | 6D | 100L |
| 6 | 35 | 6D | 150L |
| 8 | 25 | 8D | 75L |
| 8 | 35 | 8D | 100L |
| 8 | 40 | 8D | 150L |
| 10 | 40 | 10D | 100L |
| 10 | 50 | 10D | 150L |
| 12 | 45 | 12D | 100L |
| 12 | 55 | 12D | 150L |
| 16 | 65 | 16D | 150L |
