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HRC55 4 Flute Corner Radius End Mill

Engineered for high-efficiency profiling, our 4 flute corner radius end mill delivers superior wear resistance. This 4 flute corner radius end mill excels in cutting materials up to HRC55. Durable Mills supplies this corner radius carbide end mill for exceptional mold and die surface finishing.

Corner Radius
Cast Iron
Steel
35°
4 Flutes
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Premium 4 Flute Corner Radius End Mill for HRC55 Steels

Manufactured by Durable Mills, our industrial-grade 4 flute corner radius end mill (bull nose end mill) is engineered for high-precision 2D/3D contouring, slotting, and surface milling. Constructed from premium micro-grain tungsten carbide (10% Cobalt content, Hardness HRA 91.2–91.7), this cutter delivers exceptional thermal stability and edge retention when cutting hardened steels up to HRC55.

Key Advantages

  • Reinforced Corner Radius (R-Tip): The specialized radius design dramatically increases blade strength, resists micro-chipping, and extends tool life compared to standard square end mills.
  • Superior Surface Roughness: Offers smoother transitions and refined surface finishes during face milling and 3D mold profile milling.
  • Optimized 4-Flute Rigidity: Provides strong core thickness for high-speed machining and stable feed rates in mold and die manufacturing.
  • Broad Workpiece Compatibility: Highly effective on carbon steel, pre-hardened alloy steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and hardened tool steels.

Raw Material & Mechanical Specifications

Property Parameter Value
Material Composition Solid Tungsten Carbide (WC + 10% Co)
Hardness HRA 91.2 – 91.7
Applicable Workpiece Hardness ≤ HRC 55
Flute Count 4 Flutes

Standard Dimension Specifications

Technical dimensional drawing of DM series 4 flute corner radius end mill with shank and flute specifications

Model / Type Cutting Dia. (D) mm Flute Length (Lc) mm Shank Dia. (d) mm Overall Length (L) mm Radius (R) mm Flutes
DM-3*8*3*50*4T 3 8 3 50 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-3*12*3*75*4T 3 12 3 75 0.5 / 1.0 4
DM-3*18*3*100*4T 3 18 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-6*13*6*50*4T 6 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

Recommended Cutting Parameters

Workpiece Material Axial Depth (ap) Radial Width (ae) Cutting Speed (vc) m/min Feed per Tooth (fz) mm/z
Carbon Steel & Alloy Steel (<35 HRC) ap ≤ 1.5D ae ≤ 0.15D 180 0.0085D
Gray Cast Iron & Ductile Iron (<32 HRC) ap ≤ 1.5D ae ≤ 0.15D 150 0.007D
Pre-Hardened Alloy Steel (35–48 HRC) ap ≤ 1.0D ae ≤ 0.10D 120–140 0.006D
Hardened Steel (45–55 HRC) ap ≤ 0.5D ae ≤ 0.05D 80–110 0.005D

*Note: Please adjust cutting speeds and feeds according to workpiece rigidity, CNC machine power, and cooling conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are the main advantages of using a 4 flute corner radius end mill over a square end mill?

A corner radius (bull nose) cutter distributes cutting forces more evenly across the curved corner, significantly lowering stress concentration. This eliminates edge chipping, increases tool life under aggressive feeds, and produces a smoother bottom-wall fillet finish.

Q2: Can this cutter handle high-speed dry machining on hardened mold steel?

Yes. With its high-performance thermal coating and HRA 91.2–91.7 micro-grain substrate, this 4 flute corner radius end mill performs reliably under air blast or MQL (minimum quantity lubrication) dry milling conditions on materials up to HRC55.

Q3: Do you support custom corner radii and OEM packaging for B2B distributors?

Yes. Durable Mills provides full OEM/ODM services, including customized overall lengths, specific corner radii (e.g., R0.3, R0.8), laser marking, and custom plastic packaging for industrial wholesalers and tooling brands.

Q4: What is your standard lead time for wholesale volume orders?

Standard catalog specifications are maintained in batch inventory and ship within 3–7 business days. Custom configurations or large volume distributor orders generally require 15–20 business days.

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