YG-1 Carbide Long End Mill Cutting Dia 3.5 mm, Overall Length 3.5 mm, No of Flute 4, EG540035

YG-1 Carbide Long End Mill Cutting Dia 3.5 mm, Overall Length 3.5 mm, No of Flute 4, EG540035

An end mill is a cutting tool primarily used in milling machines and machining centres to remove material from a workpiece by advancing a rotary cutter into the material. It consists of a cylindrical shank with one or more cutting edges and flutes spiralling along the length of the shank. End mills are widely used in various industries, including manufacturing, metalworking, woodworking, and engineering, for tasks ranging from simple slot cutting to complex 3D contouring.

The design and composition of end mills vary depending on the specific machining requirements and the material being processed. They are available in various materials, including high-speed steel (HSS), cobalt steel, carbide, and diamond-coated variations. Carbide end mills, known for their hardness and wear resistance, are top-rated for high-speed machining applications and cutting hard materials like stainless steel and titanium.

End mills come in various configurations, such as square end mills, ball nose end mills, corner radius end mills, and tapered end mills, each designed for specific machining tasks and surface finishes. Square end mills are commonly used for general milling operations, while ball nose end mills are suitable for contouring and sculpting curved surfaces.

The number of flutes on an end mill affects chip evacuation, surface finish, and cutting efficiency. End mills can have anywhere from one to eight flutes or more, with fewer flutes generally offering higher chip removal rates and more flutes providing better surface finish and stability during cutting.