This high-performance 3 flute solid carbide end mill for aluminum is engineered for high-speed CNC milling and superior chip evacuation in non-ferrous metals. Designed as a versatile carbide flat end mill for aluminum, it prevents chip sticking and delivers mirror surface finishes. Upgrade your workshop with this premium 3-flute aluminum cutting end mill.



Engineered specifically for non-ferrous processing, the Durable Mills 3 flute solid carbide end mill for aluminum combines an ultra-smooth cutting edge with deep-pocket flute geometry. Manufactured from industrial-grade tungsten carbide with 10% cobalt content (HRA 91.2–91.7, hardness up to HRC 55), this tool excels in rapid chip evacuation, eliminating workpiece sticking and edge build-up during intense high-speed CNC milling.
| ISO Material Group | Workpiece Material | Cutting Depth (ap) | Cutting Width (ae) | Cutting Speed (Vc) | Feed per Tooth (fz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N (Non-Ferrous) | Aluminum Alloy, Copper Alloy | ≤ 1.5D | ≤ 0.2D | 150 (60–350) m/min | 0.0065D mm/z |
* Note: Please adjust milling parameters according to machine rigidity, clamping setup, and workpiece hardness.
| Model / Type | Cutting Dia. (D, mm) | Flute Length (Lc, mm) | Shank Dia. (d, mm) | Overall Length (L, mm) | Flutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM-3*9*3*50*3T | 3 | 9 | 3 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-3*12*3*75*3T | 3 | 12 | 3 | 75 | 3 |
| DM-3*15*3*100*3T | 3 | 15 | 3 | 100 | 3 |
| DM-2*6*4*50*3T | 2 | 6 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-2.5*8*4*50*3T | 2.5 | 8 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-3*9*4*50*3T | 3 | 9 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-3.5*12*4*50*3T | 3.5 | 12 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-4*12*4*50*3T | 4 | 12 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-4*20*4*75*3T | 4 | 20 | 4 | 75 | 3 |
| DM-4*25*4*100*3T | 4 | 25 | 4 | 100 | 3 |
| DM-5*15*5*50*3T | 5 | 15 | 5 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-5*20*5*75*3T | 5 | 20 | 5 | 75 | 3 |
| DM-5*25*5*100*3T | 5 | 25 | 5 | 100 | 3 |
| DM-2*6*6*50*3T | 2 | 6 | 6 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-2.5*8*6*50*3T | 2.5 | 8 | 6 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-3*9*6*50*3T | 3 | 9 | 6 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-3.5*12*6*50*3T | 3.5 | 12 | 6 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-4*12*6*50*3T | 4 | 12 | 6 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-4.5*14*6*50*3T | 4.5 | 14 | 6 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-5*15*6*50*3T | 5 | 15 | 6 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-5.5*18*6*50*3T | 5.5 | 18 | 6 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-6*18*6*50*3T | 6 | 18 | 6 | 50 | 3 |
| DM-6*30*6*75*3T | 6 | 30 | 6 | 75 | 3 |
| DM-6*30*6*100*3T | 6 | 30 | 6 | 100 | 3 |
| DM-6*40*6*150*3T | 6 | 40 | 6 | 150 | 3 |
| DM-7*21*8*60*3T | 7 | 21 | 8 | 60 | 3 |
| DM-8*24*8*60*3T | 8 | 24 | 8 | 60 | 3 |
| DM-8*35*8*75*3T | 8 | 35 | 8 | 75 | 3 |
| DM-8*40*8*100*3T | 8 | 40 | 8 | 100 | 3 |
| DM-8*50*8*150*3T | 8 | 50 | 8 | 150 | 3 |
| DM-9*27*10*75*3T | 9 | 27 | 10 | 75 | 3 |
| DM-10*30*10*75*3T | 10 | 30 | 10 | 75 | 3 |
| DM-10*40*10*100*3T | 10 | 40 | 10 | 100 | 3 |
| DM-10*50*10*150*3T | 10 | 50 | 10 | 150 | 3 |
| DM-11*33*12*75*3T | 11 | 33 | 12 | 75 | 3 |
| DM-12*36*12*75*3T | 12 | 36 | 12 | 75 | 3 |
A 3 flute design offers greater core stiffness and balanced cutting compared to a 2-flute end mill, while retaining substantially larger chip valleys than a 4-flute cutter to avoid aluminum chip packing and melting during high-speed milling.
Yes, its center-cutting end teeth profile supports plunging, helical ramping, side shoulder milling, and full-slotting operations up to 1.5D depth.
As a professional cutting tool manufacturer, Durable Mills supports wholesale distributor supply, private labeling (laser etching), and custom length/shank specifications for bulk orders.
You can visit our Contact Us page or email our global sales team directly at info@durablemills.com for wholesale tier pricing.