Standard Solid Carbide End Mills
3-Flute U-Groove End Mill for Aluminum
Optimized U-groove geometry delivers fast chip evacuation and smooth aluminum machining.
Product Advantages
01Large polished chip space
02Efficient aluminum chip evacuation
03Reduced material adhesion
04High-speed cutting stability
Technical Information
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Tool Material | Premium micro-grain solid carbide |
| Geometry | 3-flute U-groove geometry with polished chip channels |
| Coating | Coating options available by application |
| Recommended Materials | Aluminum, aluminum alloys, copper, brass and other non-ferrous metals |
| Typical Operations | High-speed slotting, pocketing, side milling and aluminum finishing |
Published Specifications & Cutting Data
The following values are based on the specifications currently published for this product. Please confirm stock dimensions and machining conditions before ordering.
Product Information
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Rainbow Coated 3-Flute U-Groove Square End Mill |
| Tool Material | Solid Carbide |
| Number of Flutes | 3 Flutes |
| Flute Shape | Wide U-Shaped Flutes |
| End Style | Square End / Flat End |
| Coating | Rainbow Low-Friction Coating |
| Geometry | High Helix and Positive Rake |
| Shank Type | Straight Shank |
| Cutting Direction | Right-Hand Cutting |
| Application | Aluminum and Non-Ferrous Materials |
| Manufacturing Method | Precision Ground |
Reference Specifications
| Cutter Dia. D | Cutting Length L | Shank Dia. D2 | Overall Length L2 | Flutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 3 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| 1.5 | 5 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| 2.0 | 6 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| 2.5 | 8 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| 3.0 | 9 | 3 | 50 | 3 |
| 3.0 | 9 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| 3.5 | 11 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| 4.0 | 12 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| 5.0 | 15 | 5 | 50 | 3 |
| 5.0 | 15 | 6 | 50 | 3 |
| 6.0 | 18 | 6 | 50 | 3 |
| 7.0 | 24 | 8 | 60 | 3 |
| 8.0 | 24 | 8 | 60 | 3 |
| 9.0 | 30 | 10 | 75 | 3 |
| 10.0 | 30 | 10 | 75 | 3 |
| 11.0 | 35 | 12 | 75 | 3 |
| 12.0 | 35 | 12 | 75 | 3 |
| 14.0 | 45 | 14 | 100 | 3 |
| 16.0 | 45 | 16 | 100 | 3 |
| 18.0 | 45 | 18 | 100 | 3 |
| 20.0 | 45 | 20 | 100 | 3 |
Reference Dimensional Tolerance
| Cutter Diameter | Diameter Tolerance |
|---|---|
| D ≤ 12 mm | 0 / −0.015 mm |
| D > 12 mm | 0 / −0.020 mm |
Reference Cutting Parameters
| Cutter Dia. | Spindle Speed | Feed Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | 16,000–20,000 rpm | 1,000–2,000 mm/min |
| 6 mm | 12,000–16,000 rpm | 1,200–2,400 mm/min |
| 8 mm | 9,000–13,000 rpm | 1,400–2,600 mm/min |
| 10 mm | 7,000–10,000 rpm | 1,500–2,800 mm/min |
| 12 mm | 6,000–8,000 rpm | 1,500–2,800 mm/min |
| 16 mm | 4,000–6,000 rpm | 1,400–2,600 mm/min |
| 20 mm | 3,000–5,000 rpm | 1,200–2,400 mm/min |
Customization & OEM Service
Custom cutting diameters, flute lengths, overall lengths, shank diameters, tool geometry, coatings, laser marking and private-label packaging are available according to your machining requirements.
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