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HRC60 4 Flute Corner Radius End Mill for Hardened Steel

The Durable Mills HRC60 corner radius end mill delivers exceptional precision in hardened steel up to HRC60. This 4 flute corner radius end mill features negative rake angles for enhanced chipping resistance. Upgrade your CNC production with our heavy-duty HRC60 corner radius end mills.

Corner Radius
Cast Iron
Stainless Steel
Steel
35°
4 Flutes
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High-Performance HRC60 4 Flute Corner Radius End Mill

Manufactured by Durable Mills, this premium HRC60 corner radius end mill is developed specifically for high-efficiency profiling, contouring, and shoulder milling in medium-to-high hardness steels up to HRC 60. Engineered with micro-grain solid carbide, a reinforced negative rake cutting edge, and a wear-resistant protective coating, this 4 flute corner radius end mill ensures extended tool longevity and minimized corner chipping during demanding machining cycles.

Material Composition & Substrate Specifications

  • Cobalt Content: 12% for enhanced toughness and thermal crack resistance
  • Grain Size: Ultra-fine 0.4 μm micro-grain carbide matrix
  • Substrate Hardness: HRA 92.5 – 93.0
  • Applicable Hardness Range: Capable of machining steels up to HRC60 (and hardened alloy steels up to 65 HRC)

Core Engineering Advantages

  • Negative Rake Angle Geometry: Strengthens the cutting flutes significantly, preventing micro-chipping under high feed rates and heavy cutting loads.
  • Superior Wear Resistance: The ultra-hard micro-grain structure paired with high hardness guarantees extended edge retention and superior surface finishes.
  • Corner Radius Protection: The corner radius (bull nose) design distributes cutting stress evenly, significantly outlasting conventional square end mills in roughing and mold profiling applications.

Recommended Cutting Parameters

Workpiece Material Axial Depth (ap) Radial Width (ae) Cutting Speed (Vc) Feed per Tooth (fz)
Carbon Steel / Alloy Steel (<35 HRC) ap ≤ 1.5D ae ≤ 0.1D 120 m/min 0.006D mm/z
Alloy Steel (35–48 HRC) ap ≤ 1.5D ae ≤ 0.1D 80 m/min 0.0035D mm/z
Stainless Steels ap ≤ 1.5D ae ≤ 0.1D 100 m/min 0.006D mm/z
Gray Cast Iron / Ductile Cast Iron (<32 HRC) ap ≤ 1.5D ae ≤ 0.1D 120 m/min 0.0055D mm/z
Hardened Steel / Pre-hardened Steel (45–65 HRC) ap ≤ 1.0D ae ≤ 0.05D 60–80 m/min 0.003D mm/z

Standard Product Specifications & Sizes

Technical dimension drawing of HRC60 corner radius end mill showing cutting diameter shank size and corner radius

Model Type Cutting Dia. (D mm) Flute Length (Lc mm) Shank Dia. (d mm) Overall Length (L mm) Corner Radius (R mm) Flutes
DM-3*8*3*50*4T 3 8 3 50 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-3*12*3*75L*4T 3 12 3 75 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-3*15*3*100*4T 3 15 3 100 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-1*3*4*50*4T 1 3 4 50 0.2 4
DM-1.5*4*4*50*4T 1.5 4 4 50 0.2 4
DM-2*5*4*50*4T 2 5 4 50 0.2 / 0.5 4
DM-3*8*4*50*4T 3 8 4 50 0.2 / 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-4*10*4*50*4T 4 10 4 50 0.2 / 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-4*16*4*75*4T 4 16 4 75 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-4*20*4*100*4T 4 20 4 100 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-5*13*5*50*4T 5 13 5 50 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-5*20*5*75*4T 5 20 5 75 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-5*25*5*100*4T 5 25 5 100 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-6*15*6*50*4T 6 15 6 50 0.2 / 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-5*13*6*50*4T 5 13 6 50 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-6*25*6*75*4T 6 25 6 75 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-6*30*6*100*4T 6 30 6 100 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-6*40*6*150*4T 6 40 6 150 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-8*20*8*60*4T 8 20 8 60 0.2 / 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 4
DM-8*28*8*75*4T 8 28 8 75 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 4
DM-8*35*8*100*4T 8 35 8 100 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 4
DM-8*50*8*150*4T 8 50 8 150 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 4
DM-10*25*10*75*4T 10 25 10 75 0.2 / 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 / 3.0 4
DM-10*40*10*100*4T 10 40 10 100 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 4
DM-10*50*10*150*4T 10 50 10 150 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 4
DM-12*30*12*75*4T 12 30 12 75 0.2 / 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 / 3.0 4
DM-12*45*12*100*4T 12 45 12 100 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 4
DM-12*60*12*150*4T 12 60 12 150 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0 4

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Why choose a corner radius end mill instead of a square end mill for HRC60 steel?

A: A square end mill concentrates maximum impact forces at its sharp corner tips, which frequently causes chipping when machining hardened steels. The corner radius (bull nose) design redistributes mechanical force smoothly across the curved edge, delivering superior tool strength and enabling faster machining feeds.

Q: What is the benefit of the negative rake angle design?

A: The negative rake angle creates a stronger wedge behind the cutting edge. This reinforced geometry provides extra resistance against cutting shock and abrasive wear when profiling tough materials such as pre-hardened tool steels, stainless alloys, and cast iron.

Q: Do you support custom shank lengths or specialized corner radii?

A: Yes. Alongside our comprehensive standard stock range, Durable Mills provides OEM and customized manufacturing for specific overall lengths (OAL), extended reach configurations, customized flute lengths, and tailored corner radii (R0.2 to R3.0).

Q: How can I request wholesale pricing or sample orders?

A: Please contact our global sales department directly via our contact page or email us at info@durablemills.com. Our technical engineers typically respond within 24 business hours.

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