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Aluminum Roughing End Mill

Engineered for rapid material removal, our high-performance Aluminum Roughing End Mill delivers maximum machining efficiency on aluminum and copper alloys.

This solid carbide aluminum roughing end mill features an advanced chip-breaking profile to improve operational safety and tool life in demanding CNC milling operations.

Roughing
Aluminum & Non-Ferrous
45°
3 Flutes

High-Performance HRC55 Solid Carbide Aluminum Roughing End Mill

The Aluminum Roughing End Mill by Durable Mills is engineered specifically for heavy-duty, high-efficiency roughing operations in aluminum and non-ferrous alloys. Featuring a specialized 3-flute knuckle tooth profile and premium solid carbide substrate (Cobalt 10%, HRA 91.2–91.7), this cutter ensures exceptional rigidity, aggressive metal removal rates (MRR), and superior processing safety.

Key Advantages

  • Superior Chip Evacuation & Safety: The optimized knuckle/crest flute geometry fragments continuous aluminum chips into compact debris, preventing swarf entanglement and dramatically boosting machining safety.
  • Arc Cutting Edge Design: Reinforced edge arc geometry delivers high cutting strength, resists chipping under high feeds, accommodates large cutting depths, and shortens cycle times.
  • Substrate Hardness: Formulated with 10% cobalt content and an HRA rating of 91.2–91.7 (workpiece hardness up to HRC 55), delivering extended tool life in high-speed CNC milling.
  • Industrial Versatility: Tailored for non-ferrous applications including aircraft-grade aluminum, automotive cast aluminum, and copper alloys.

Material Composition & Physical Properties

Property / Composition Specification Value
Cobalt Content (Co) 10%
Hardness (HRA) 91.2 – 91.7
Target Hardness (Workpiece) HRC 55 Max
Number of Flutes 3 Flutes (3T)

Recommended Cutting Parameters

Applicable Material Axial Depth (ap) Radial Width (ae) Cutting Speed (Vc) Feed per Tooth (fz)
Aluminum Alloy, Copper Alloy ≤ 1.5D ≤ 0.3D 130 m/min 0.008D mm/z

Product Specifications Table

Aluminum Roughing End Mill technical dimensions and flute specifications diagram

Model Type Cutting Dia. (D, mm) Flute Length (Lc, mm) Shank Dia. (d, mm) Overall Length (L, mm) Flutes
DM-3*8*3*50*3T 3 8 3 50 3T
DM-3*12*3*75*3T 3 12 3 75 3T
DM-3*15*3*100*3T 3 15 3 100 3T
DM-4*10*4*50*3T 4 10 4 50 3T
DM-4*16*4*75*3T 4 16 4 75 3T
DM-4*20*4*100*3T 4 20 4 100 3T
DM-5*13*5*50*3T 5 13 5 50 3T
DM-5*20*5*75*3T 5 20 5 75 3T
DM-5*25*5*100*3T 5 25 5 100 3T
DM-5*13*6*50*3T 5 13 6 50 3T
DM-6*15*6*50*3T 6 15 6 50 3T
DM-6*25*6*75*3T 6 25 6 75 3T
DM-6*30*6*100*3T 6 30 6 100 3T
DM-8*24*8*60*3T 8 24 8 60 3T
DM-8*28*8*75*3T 8 28 8 75 3T
DM-8*35*8*100*3T 8 35 8 100 3T
DM-10*30*10*75*3T 10 30 10 75 3T
DM-10*40*10*100*3T 10 40 10 100 3T
DM-12*36*12*75*3T 12 36 12 75 3T
DM-12*45*12*100*3T 12 45 12 100 3T
DM-14*45*14*100*3T 14 45 14 100 3T
DM-14*60*14*150*3T 14 60 14 150 3T
DM-16*45*16*100*3T 16 45 16 100 3T
DM-16*60*16*150*3T 16 60 16 150 3T
DM-18*45*18*100*3T 18 45 18 100 3T
DM-18*70*18*150*3T 18 70 18 150 3T
DM-20*45*20*100*3T 20 45 20 100 3T
DM-20*70*20*150*3T 20 70 20 150 3T

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Why choose a 3-flute aluminum roughing end mill over a standard finishing end mill?

Roughing end mills are specifically designed with knuckle-form serrations that shear material into small chips, significantly reducing cutting resistance, spindle load, and chatter while maintaining high feed rates in aluminum.

2. Can this tool be customized with special dimensions or coatings?

Yes. Durable Mills offers OEM/ODM services for custom neck lengths, extended overall lengths, and specialized coatings (such as DLC or ZrN). Please reach out via our contact page to discuss your requirements.

3. What cooling methods are recommended for milling aluminum with this rougher?

Flood coolant or high-pressure air blast with MQL (minimum quantity lubrication) is recommended to prevent chip re-welding and ensure continuous heat dissipation during deep pocketing or slotting.

4. How can I place a bulk or trial B2B order?

Directly email our sales department at info@durablemills.com or submit an inquiry through our website. We provide wholesale tier pricing and technical data sheets upon request.

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