2-Flute End Mills for Aluminum
High Polish Solid Carbide End Mill for Aluminum - 2 Flute, Slotting & Profiling
Premium 2 flute carbide end mill for aluminum. Features a mirror-polished finish to prevent sticking and large gullets for maximum chip evacuation. Sizes 1mm-12mm.
2 Flute Solid Carbide End Mill for Aluminum (High Polish)
Maximize your material removal rates (MRR) in aluminum and non-ferrous metals with our High-Polish 2 Flute Solid Carbide End Mills.
Designed specifically to solve the problem of material adhesion ("gummy" cutting), these cutters feature a mirror-polished flute surface and a high helix angle. This allows chips to slide effortlessly out of the cutting zone, enabling high-speed slotting and roughing without clogging.
Key Features & SEO Benefits
- Mirror-Polished Finish: The ultra-smooth surface eliminates friction, preventing the "built-up edge" (welding) common when machining Aluminum 6061, 7075, and Copper.
- Large Chip Gullets: The 2-flute design maximizes the space available for chip evacuation, making it perfect for heavy slotting and plunging operations.
- Reinforced Rigidity (Small Sizes):
- Sizes 1.0mm -4.0mm feature a standardized 4mm Shank. This extra thickness provides superior stability and reduces breakage compared to standard thin-shank tools.
- Sharp Cutting Edge: Razor-sharp edge prep ensures a burr-free finish on soft plastics and acrylics.
Applications
- High-Speed Machining (HSM): Suitable for high RPM spindle operations.
- Slotting: Aggressive deep channel cutting with excellent chip clearance.
- Plunging: Center-cutting geometry allows for direct drilling into the material.
- Materials: Aluminum Alloys, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastics (Acrylic, Nylon, ABS).
Technical Specifications
Material: Micro-Grain Tungsten Carbide
Coating: Uncoated (Bright/Polished)
Helix Angle: 45° / 55° (High Helix)
(Select your Cutter Diameter and Length of Cut below)
Cutter Diameter (  | Shank Diameter (h6) | Length of Cut (L2) | Overall Length (L1) |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0 mm | 4.0 mm | 2.0 / 3.0 mm | 50 mm |
1.5 mm | 4.0 mm | 3.0 / 4.5 mm | 50 mm |
2.0 mm | 4.0 mm | 4.0 / 6.0 mm | 50 mm |
2.5 mm | 4.0 mm | 5.0 / 7.5 mm | 50 mm |
3.0 mm | 4.0 mm | 6.0 / 9.0 mm | 50 mm |
4.0 mm | 4.0 mm | 8.0 / 10.0 / 12.0 mm | 50 mm |
5.0 mm | 6.0 mm | 15.0 mm | 50 mm |
6.0 mm | 6.0 mm | 12.0 / 18.0 mm | 50 mm |
8.0 mm | 8.0 mm | 20.0 mm | 60 mm |
10.0 mm | 10.0 mm | 25.0 / 30.0 mm | 75 mm |
12.0 mm | 12.0 mm | 30.0 mm | 75 mm |
Why Choose Polished Cutters for Aluminum?
Using a coated steel cutter (like AlTiN) on aluminum causes the aluminum to chemically bond with the coating, ruining the tool. Our polished uncoated carbide is chemically inert to aluminum, ensuring a longer tool life and a superior surface finish.
Need DLC coating for extended life? Contact us for custom orders!