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HRC55 3 Flute Corner Radius End Mill for Aluminum

Our high-performance corner radius end mill for aluminum is engineered for high-efficiency profiling and pocketing in non-ferrous alloys. Designed with an ultra-smooth flute polish, this corner radius end mill for aluminum prevents edge buildup while enhancing workpiece surface finish. Choose our solid carbide corner radius end mill for aluminum to achieve superior tool longevity and chatter-free high-speed CNC milling.

Corner Radius
Aluminum & Non-Ferrous
45°
3 Flutes

Premium HRC55 3-Flute Corner Radius End Mill for Aluminum

Engineered by Durable Mills, this industrial-grade corner radius end mill for aluminum is tailored specifically for high-speed CNC machining in non-ferrous materials, such as cast aluminum alloys, copper alloys, and wrought brass. Built with a reinforced corner radius (R-blade tip), it drastically reduces tip chipping, distributes cutting pressure evenly, and delivers an outstanding surface finish that outlasts standard flat square end mills.

Key Advantages & Performance Features

  • Reinforced Corner Radius (R-Tip): High edge rigidity effectively prevents chipping at critical cutting corners, offering exceptional wear resistance and substantially extended tool life.
  • Superior Surface Roughness: The rounded corner geometry delivers significantly smoother surface roughness in face milling, shoulder milling, and 3D contouring compared to sharp flat square cutters.
  • Mirror-Polished Flutes (Anti-Adhesion): Ultra-smooth flute surfaces and specialized cutting rake angles optimize chip evacuation and prevent aluminum adhesion or built-up edge (BUE).
  • Economic & Universal Efficiency: Delivers exceptional cost-performance ratio for mass production runs in aerospace, automotive components, heat sinks, and precision molds.

Material Composition & Technical Specifications

Raw Material Grade: Premium Micrograin Solid Carbide

Cobalt Content (Co): 10%

Hardness Range: HRA 91.2 – 91.7 (Workpiece milling up to HRC55)

Flute Count: 3 Flutes (Optimized chip clearance for non-ferrous metals)

Recommended Target Materials: Cast Aluminum Alloys, Extruded Aluminum, Pure Copper, Brass, Non-Ferrous Alloys

Recommended Cutting Parameters

Material Category Axial Depth (ap) Radial Depth (ae) Cutting Speed Vc (m/min) Feed Per Tooth fz (mm/z)
N: Aluminum Alloy / Copper Alloy ≤ 1.5D ≤ 0.2D 150 (Range: 60 – 350) 0.0065D

*Note: Please fine-tune the parameters according to CNC machine rigidity, clamping setup, workpiece thickness, and coolant supply.

Standard Dimension Specifications

Dimensional drawing and technical specifications of corner radius end mill for aluminum

Model / Type Cutting Dia. (D) mm Flute Length (Lc) mm Shank Dia. (d) mm Overall Length (L) mm Flutes (T)
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

*For customized corner radii (R0.2, R0.5, R1.0, R2.0) or extended reach requirements, please submit an inquiry to our engineering team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Why choose a corner radius end mill over a square end mill for aluminum?

The rounded corner tip of a corner radius end mill for aluminum disperses cutting forces over a curved area rather than concentrating them at a sharp 90-degree corner. This significantly decreases corner chipping, allows higher feed rates, and extends overall tool longevity.

2. Why is a 3-flute design ideal for aluminum machining?

A 3-flute geometry offers the perfect balance between chip gullet capacity and tool core strength. It provides larger flute space for rapid chip evacuation in gummy aluminum alloys while offering greater tool rigidity compared to 1-flute or 2-flute cutters.

3. Can this tool be used for machining copper alloys?

Yes. The mirror-polished flutes and sharp shearing edge are specifically developed for non-ferrous materials, making it highly effective for copper, brass, and bronze alloys without chip welding or gumming.

4. Do you support custom shank lengths, radii, and OEM private labeling?

Yes, Durable Mills provides complete OEM and ODM manufacturing services for industrial tooling distributors, including custom laser engraving, special coatings (DLC/CrN), and non-standard flute geometry.

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