Face Milling Cutters | Heavy-duty machining of steel/aluminum | - Industry: Carbide inserts (ISO K10 grade) - Base: HSS (ISO M42) with gold coating (reduces friction) - Advanced: Coated carbide (TiAlN, 5μm) ▲▲ (enhanced wear resistance) | - Industry: High durability for long tool life. - Base: Cost-effective. - Advanced: Superior thermal stability. | - Industry: Higher initial cost. - Base: Shorter tool life vs carbide. - Advanced: Requires specialized coating. |
End Mills | Precision cuts in tight spaces (CNC) | - Industry: Solid carbide (ISO M30) - Base: HSS with TiN coating (ISO M42) - Advanced: Micrograin carbide + PVD coating ▲ (finer finish) | - Industry: High precision. - Base: Affordable. - Advanced: Improved surface finish. | - Industry: Brittle under heavy loads. - Base: Lower durability. - Advanced: Higher cost. |
Solid Carbide End Mills | High-precision aerospace machining | - Industry: Micrograin carbide (ISO K20) - Base: Standard carbide (ISO K10) - Advanced: CVD-coated carbide (TiCN, 8μm) ▲ (enhanced hardness) | - Industry: Superior edge retention. - Base: Cost-effective. - Advanced: Extended tool life. | - Industry: Fragile. - Base: Lower precision. - Advanced: Complex coating process. |
Indexable Insert Mills | High-volume production, interrupted cuts | - Industry: Carbide inserts (ISO P25) - Base: HSS inserts with gold coating (ISO M42) - Advanced: Coated carbide (AlTiN, 6μm) ▲▲ (better chip evacuation) | - Industry: Easy insert replacement. - Base: Lower cost. - Advanced: Reduced heat buildup. | - Industry: Higher initial cost. - Base: Less durable. - Advanced: Requires precise setup. |
High-Speed Steel (HSS) Mills | General machining (moderate speeds) | - Industry: M42 HSS (ISO M42) - Base: Standard HSS (ISO M30) - Advanced: HSS with DLC coating ▲ (improved lubricity) | - Industry: Cost-effective. - Base: Affordable. - Advanced: Reduced friction. | - Industry: Lower heat resistance. - Base: Shorter tool life. - Advanced: Coating adds cost. |
Shell Mills | Large-diameter machining, heavy stock removal | - Industry: Carbide-tipped (ISO K10) - Base: HSS with gold coating (ISO M42) - Advanced: Coated carbide (TiAlN, 4μm) ▲ (better chip clearance) | - Industry: High material removal. - Base: Cost-effective. - Advanced: Reduced vibration. | - Industry: Expensive. - Base: Limited diameter options. - Advanced: Complex manufacturing. |