Description
A great way to get you started with CNC routing is with a set of starter end mills. This set of 7 high-quality end mills is suited for machining Aluminium and other soft metals like Brass and Copper. These Carbide end mills come with a 3.175mm or 6mm shank.
Specifications
- Material: Solid Carbide
- Overall end mill length (OVL): Various
- Shank size: 1/8″(3.175mm) and 6mm
- Cutter profiles: Up-Cut
- Flutes: 1 and 2 flutes
Suitable Materials
- Soft Metals: Aluminium, Brass and Copper
Included (Bill of Materials)
There are a set of 7 end mills in this pack. Please see their variations below:
| QTY | Number of Flutes | Shank Size (SHK) | Cutting Edge Diameter (CED) | Cutting Edge (Length CEL) | OVL | Cutter Profile |
| 1 | 6 | 6mm | 6mm | 15mm | 50mm | Up-Cut For Aluminium/Soft Metals DLC Coated. |
| 1 | 1 | 6mm | 6mm | 15mm | 50mm | Up-Cut For Aluminium/Soft Metals |
| 1 | 2 | 1/8″/3.175mm | 2mm | 8mm | 38mm | Up-Cut For Aluminium/Soft Metals |
| 1 | 1 | 1/8″/3.175mm | 3.175mm | 17mm | 38mm | Up-Cut For Aluminium/Soft Metals |
| 1 | 1 | 1/8″/3.175mm | 3.175mm | 12mm | 38mm | Up-Cut For Aluminium/Soft Metals DLC Coated. |
| 1 | 2 | 1/8″/3.175mm | 2mm | 6mm | 38mm | Up-Cut For Aluminium/Soft Metals |
| 1 | 2 | 1/8″/3.175mm | 2.5mm | 8mm | 38mm | Up-Cut For Aluminium/Soft Metals |
Knowing your end mills is key to efficient CNC routing and getting an excellent finish on your job. The different end mills in this pack yield different results as outlined below.
Know Your End Mills
- Up-cut bits eject the debris upwards and give you a good bottom finish.
- Compression end mills give you a good top and bottom finish. These are typically used in machining plywood and laminates
- Straight-cut or straight flute end mills are typically used in slot machining.
End Mill Terminologies
- CEL – Cutting edge length. This is the overall length of the cutting blade on your end mill.
- CED – Cutting edge diameter: This is the diameter of your cutting edge on your end mill.
- OVL – Overall Length: This is the overall length of your end mill.
- SHK – Shank Diameter: This is the end mill shaft that is secured by the collet. Please ensure that you select the correct collect size for your end mill.
- Flutes – The quantity of cutting blades. A 2 flute end mill will have 2 cutting blades.
End Mill Libraries.
Download our end mill libraries for Fusion360 and Vectric below!
Fusion360
Vectric:
Tips and Tricks
- Initially, set slow feed rates and work your way up to a comfortable speed suitable for your machine.
- Use an air compressor or vacuum to expel the chips for cleaner cuts and more efficient cutting.
Please Note
- This set contains 6 end mills and their specification is shown in the BOM above.
- Please ensure that your collet suits the bit you are using.
- Please note that results may vary depending on feed rate, machine accuracy, and spindle/router speed.
