YG-1 Carbide Long Neck End Mill Cutting Dia 1.5 mm, Overall Length 60 mm, No of Flute 3 Flute, E5D7001510

YG-1 Carbide Long Neck End Mill Cutting Dia 1.5 mm, Overall Length 60 mm, No of Flute 3 Flute, E5D7001510

A long neck end mill is a specialized cutting tool used in milling operations to machine intricate features, contours, and profiles in workpieces with challenging geometries. As the name suggests, this type of end mill features an extended neck or shank, providing increased reach and clearance compared to standard-length end mills. The elongated design allows the tool to access deep recesses, narrow channels, and tight corners that may be difficult to reach with conventional milling tools.

Long-neck end mills are commonly used in aerospace, automotive, mould-making, and precision engineering industries, where complex components and parts with tight tolerances are standard requirements. They excel in applications where access, precision, and surface finish are critical considerations.

These end mills are typically constructed from high-quality materials such as solid carbide or high-speed steel (HSS), offering excellent hardness, wear resistance, and durability. Carbide end mills are particularly well-suited for high-speed machining operations and can withstand the rigours of demanding manufacturing environments.

Long neck end mills may feature cutting geometries, including square end, ball end, and corner radius, allowing for different machining operations such as facing, profiling, slotting, and contouring. The choice of cutting geometry depends on the specific requirements of the machining task and the desired surface finish.

In CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining environments, long neck end mills are often programmed to follow precise toolpaths generated from CAD (Computer-Aided Design) models. This enables the production of complex components with intricate features and tight tolerances, making them indispensable tools in modern manufacturing processes.