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3 Flute DLC Coated Solid Carbide End Mill for Aluminum | High Performance U-Shape CNC Bit

Boost aluminum machining with our 3-Flute DLC Coated Carbide End Mills. U-Shape design prevents chip sticking. Factory direct price & Free Samples available!

Product Function

Designed specifically for high-speed machining of non-ferrous materials, this 3-Flute Solid Carbide End Mill is the ultimate solution for milling Aluminum Alloys, Copper, Brass, and Plastics.
The "U-Shape" groove design solves the most common problem in aluminum machining: chip packing. By ensuring rapid chip evacuation, this tool allows for higher feed rates and superior surface finishes compared to standard end mills.

Product Features

  • DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) Coating: Our colorful DLC coating offers an extremely low coefficient of friction (0.1) and high hardness. This effectively prevents "built-up edge" (aluminum sticking to the tool) and extends tool life by 3-5 times compared to uncoated tools.
  • U-Shape Flute Geometry: Large valley design ensures smooth chip removal even during high-speed slotting and profiling, reducing cutting heat and vibration.
  • 3-Flute Design: The perfect balance between chip space (like a 2-flute) and core strength/finish quality (like a 4-flute).
  • Double Relief Angle: Enhances the rigidity of the cutting edge and provides a polished surface finish on the workpiece.
  • Material: Ultra-fine micro-grain Tungsten Carbide substrate (HRC55) ensures high wear resistance and toughness.

Specifications

Cutter Diameter (D1)
Shank Diameter (D2)
Length of Cut (L2)
Over All Length (L1)
Standard Length Series



1.0mm
4mm
1 / 2 / 3mm
50mm
1.5mm
4mm
2 / 3 / 4.5mm
50mm
2.0mm
4mm
2 / 3 / 4 / 6mm
50mm
2.5mm
4mm
3 / 4 / 5 / 7.5mm
50mm
3.0mm
3mm
9mm
50mm
3.0mm
4mm
3 / 4 / 6 / 9mm
50mm
3.0mm
6mm
9mm
50mm
4.0mm
4mm
4 / 6 / 8 / 12mm
50mm
4.0mm
6mm
12mm
50mm
5.0mm
5mm
15mm
50mm
5.0mm
6mm
15mm
50mm
5.0mm
6mm
20mm
60mm
6.0mm
6mm
6 / 8 / 10 / 12 / 18mm
50mm
6.0mm
6mm
20mm
60mm
6.5mm
8mm
19.5mm
60mm
7.0mm
8mm
21mm
60mm
7.5mm
8mm
22.5mm
60mm
8.0mm
8mm
8 / 10 / 12 / 14 / 24mm
50mm
10.0mm
10mm
10 / 12 / 14 / 16 / 18 / 20mm
60mm
10.0mm
10mm
30mm
75mm
11.0mm
12mm
33mm
75mm
12.0mm
12mm
12 / 14 / 16 / 18 / 20mm
60mm
12.0mm
12mm
36mm
75mm
Long Flute / Long Shank Series



1.0mm
4mm
3mm
75mm / 100mm
1.5mm
4mm
4.5mm
75mm / 100mm
2.0mm
4mm
6mm
75mm / 100mm
2.5mm
4mm
7.5mm
75mm / 100mm
3.0mm
3mm
9mm
75mm / 100mm
3.0mm
4mm
9mm
75mm / 100mm
4.0mm
4mm
14 / 16mm
75mm
4.0mm
4mm
20 / 25 / 30mm
100mm
5.0mm
6mm
25mm
75mm
5.0mm
6mm
30mm
100mm
6.0mm
6mm
25 / 30mm
75mm
6.0mm
6mm
25 / 40mm
100mm
6.0mm
6mm
45mm
150mm
8.0mm
8mm
32mm
75mm
8.0mm
8mm
35 / 40mm
100mm
8.0mm
8mm
50mm
150mm
10.0mm
10mm
40mm
100mm
10.0mm
10mm
55mm
150mm
12.0mm
12mm
45mm
100mm
12.0mm
12mm
60mm
150mm
16.0mm
16mm
45mm
100mm
16.0mm
16mm
70mm
150mm
16.0mm
16mm
90mm
200mm
Note: Custom sizes and inch sizes are available upon request.

RPM/Feed (Reference Parameters)

For Aluminum Alloys (6061, 7075)
Diameter (mm)
RPM
Feed Rate (mm/min)
a_p (Axial Depth)
a_e (Radial Depth)
1.0 - 3.0
12,000 - 24,000
300 - 1,200
0.2D - 0.5D
0.1D - 0.4D
4.0 - 6.0
8,000 - 18,000
1,000 - 2,500
0.5D - 1.0D
0.2D - 0.5D
8.0 - 12.0
6,000 - 12,000
2,000 - 4,500
0.5D - 1.0D
0.3D - 0.6D
16.0+
3,000 - 8,000
2,000 - 4,000
0.5D - 1.0D
0.3D - 0.7D
Disclaimer: These parameters are for reference only. Adjust according to your machine rigidity and specific alloy.

Promotion Policy

We value every partnership and offer the following incentives to support your business:
  1. 🎁 Free Sample: We believe in our quality. A free sample can be provided for testing if you agree to cover the shipping cost.
  1. 🎫 First Order Coupon: New clients enjoy a USD 50 discount coupon for their first order (Minimum order amount: USD 500).
  1. 📉 Big Order Discount: Scale your production and save. Enjoy a 2% ~ 5% discount for orders exceeding USD 5,000.

Clients Benefits

  • Factory Direct Pricing: Cut out the middleman. Get competitive pricing directly from our manufacturing facility.
  • Consistent Quality: 100% inspection with Zoller measuring devices ensures every flute is precise.
  • Fast Shipping: We stock standard sizes (as listed above) for immediate dispatch.
  • Expert Support: Our technical team (with over 10 years of experience) can guide you on speeds, feeds, and tool selection.

FAQ

Q: Why use DLC coating for Aluminum? A: Aluminum is "sticky." Standard TiAlN coatings often react with aluminum, causing the material to weld to the tool (BUE). DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) has a very low friction coefficient and high hardness, ensuring the aluminum slides off, leaving a mirror finish.
Q: Can this tool cut Steel or Stainless Steel? A: No. This geometry and coating are optimized for non-ferrous metals. For Steel or Stainless Steel, please check our 4-Flute AlTiN coated series.
Q: Do you offer OEM/ODM services? A: Yes! We can laser mark your logo on the shank and produce custom geometries or lengths based on your drawings.
Q: What is the delivery time? A: Stock items ship within 24-48 hours. Custom orders typically take 7-10 days.