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HRC60 4 Flute Flat End Mill for Hardened Steel

Engineered for precision CNC milling, our HRC60 4 flute end mill delivers unmatched stability when cutting hardened steel up to 60 HRC. Featuring a rigid negative rake angle, this high-performance 4 flute flat end mill minimizes chipping under heavy loads. Rely on HRC60 4 flute end mills from Durable Mills for extended tool longevity and superior surface finish.

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High-Performance HRC60 4 Flute Flat End Mill

The HRC60 4 Flute End Mill engineered by Durable Mills represents an economical, universal solid carbide solution tailored for high-speed CNC milling of tough and hardened materials. Manufactured with ultra-fine 0.4 μm tungsten carbide substrate with a 12% cobalt matrix, this tool exhibits exceptional hardness (HRA92.5–93) and thermal stability, making it an ideal choice for volume moldmakers, automotive machine shops, and aerospace manufacturing facilities.

Key Advantages & Engineering Specifications

  • Negative Rake Angle Edge Design: Engineered with a reinforced cutting geometry to prevent edge chipping, disperse heavy cut loads, and maintain structural integrity during aggressive plunge or side milling.
  • Sub-Micron Substrate: Crafted from 0.4 μm grain size carbide with 12% Cobalt content, achieving HRA92.5–93 hardness to combat high abrasive wear under dry or MQL machining.
  • Multi-Material Versatility: Excels across carbon steels, alloy steels, stainless steel, cast iron, quenched and tempered steels, and pre-hardened tool steels up to 60 HRC.
  • Universal 4-Flute Rigidity: The core flute layout dampens harmonics, evacuates chips efficiently, and provides superior finish passes.

Material Composition & Physical Properties

Cobalt Content (Co) Grain Size Hardness (HRA) Target Workpiece Hardness
12% 0.4 μm HRA 92.5 – 93 Up to HRC 60

Recommended Cutting Parameters

ISO Material Group Workpiece Material Axial Depth (ap) Radial Width (ae) Cutting Speed (Vc) Feed per Tooth (fz)
P Carbon Steel / Alloy Steel (<35 HRC) ap ≤ 1.5D ae ≤ 0.1D 120 m/min 0.006D mm/z
P Alloy Steel (35–48 HRC) ap ≤ 1.5D ae ≤ 0.1D 80 m/min 0.0035D mm/z
M Stainless Steel ap ≤ 1.5D ae ≤ 0.1D 100 m/min 0.006D mm/z
K Gray Cast Iron / Ductile Cast Iron (<32 HRC) ap ≤ 1.5D ae ≤ 0.1D 120 m/min 0.0055D mm/z
H Alloy Steel / Hardened Steel (45–60 HRC) ap ≤ 1.0D ae ≤ 0.05D 60–80 m/min 0.0025D mm/z

Note: The cutting parameters listed are recommendations. Adjust speeds and feeds according to workpiece hardness, machine tool rigidity, and coolant setup.

Full Product Specifications

Dimensional schematic diagram of HRC60 4 flute end mill shank and flute geometry

Model / Item No. Cutting Diameter (D, mm) Flute Length (Lc, mm) Shank Diameter (d, mm) Overall Length (L, mm) Flutes (T)
DM-3*8*3*50*4T 3 8 3 50 4
DM-3*12*3*75*4T 3 12 3 75 4
DM-3*15*3*100*4T 3 15 3 100 4
DM-1*3*4*50*4T 1 3 4 50 4
DM-1.5*4*4*50*4T 1.5 4 4 50 4
DM-2*5*4*50*4T 2 5 4 50 4
DM-2.5*7*4*50*4T 2.5 7 4 50 4
DM-3*8*4*50*4T 3 8 4 50 4
DM-3.5*10*4*50*4T 3.5 10 4 50 4
DM-4*10*4*50*4T 4 10 4 50 4
DM-4*16*4*75*4T 4 16 4 75 4
DM-4*20*4*100*4T 4 20 4 100 4
DM-5*13*5*50*4T 5 13 5 50 4
DM-5*20*5*75*4T 5 20 5 75 4
DM-5*25*5*100*4T 5 25 5 100 4
DM-1*3*6*50*4T 1 3 6 50 4
DM-1.5*4*6*50*4T 1.5 4 6 50 4
DM-2*5*6*50*4T 2 5 6 50 4
DM-2.5*7*6*50*4T 2.5 7 6 50 4
DM-3*8*6*50*4T 3 8 6 50 4
DM-3.5*10*6*50*4T 3.5 10 6 50 4
DM-4*10*6*50*4T 4 10 6 50 4
DM-4.5*12*6*50*4T 4.5 12 6 50 4
DM-5*13*6*50*4T 5 13 6 50 4
DM-6*15*6*50*4T 6 15 6 50 4
DM-6*25*6*75*4T 6 25 6 75 4
DM-6*30*6*100*4T 6 30 6 100 4
DM-6*40*6*150*4T 6 40 6 150 4
DM-7*18*8*60*4T 7 18 8 60 4
DM-8*20*8*60*4T 8 20 8 60 4
DM-8*28*8*75*4T 8 28 8 75 4
DM-8*35*8*100*4T 8 35 8 100 4
DM-8*50*8*150*4T 8 50 8 150 4
DM-9*23*10*75*4T 9 23 10 75 4
DM-10*25*10*75*4T 10 25 10 75 4
DM-10*40*10*100*4T 10 40 10 100 4

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes the HRC60 4 flute end mill resistant to edge chipping?

Our tools feature a specially designed negative front rake angle and reinforced edge honing. This negative angle diverts heavy cutting force inwards toward the core rather than concentrating stress on the cutting corner, significantly lowering the risk of tool chipping when machining hard steels.

2. Can Durable Mills provide custom lengths or private label OEM packaging?

Yes. We specialize in B2B manufacturing and support OEM/ODM requirements, including custom flute lengths, non-standard shanks, specific physical vapor deposition (PVD) coatings, and laser-marked brand logos. Please contact our team via our Contact Page or write directly to info@durablemills.com.

3. What is the standard lead time for wholesale B2B orders?

Standard catalog models are stocked for prompt dispatch within 3–7 business days. Bulk batch orders and customized tools typically ship in 15–25 business days depending on specific coating and order quantities.

4. Is this 4-flute flat end mill suitable for slotting operations?

While primarily optimized for side peripheral milling and semi-finishing, this tool can perform light slotting in materials under 45 HRC with adjusted feeds and adequate air/coolant blast to ensure reliable chip evacuation.

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