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What are advantages of carbide end mill 4 flute？
The term "four-flute" refers to a tool with four cutting edges, allowing more edges to engage the workpiece simultaneously and improving machining efficiency.
The cutter body is made of tungsten carbide, a material known for its exceptional hardness and wear resistance. Compared with high-speed steel (HSS) cutters, tungsten carbide tools can operate stably at much higher speeds while maintaining excellent heat resistance and sharpness.
Four-flute carbide end mills are commonly used for semi-finishing and finishing operations on harder materials such as steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and titanium alloys, ensuring both cutting efficiency and superior surface quality.
Compared to two-flute or three-flute cutters, the four-flute design allows for faster feed rates and shorter machining times, thanks to the simultaneous cutting action of four edges.
Under the same cutting conditions, four-flute tools significantly enhance metal removal efficiency, making them ideal for mass production or high-precision machining.The four-flute structure also helps reduce vibration, ensuring a more stable cutting process and a smoother surface finish.With multiple edges sharing the cutting load, tool wear is minimized, resulting in lower surface roughness and less need for additional polishing or finishing.
Furthermore, the four-flute configuration provides greater tool rigidity, effectively suppressing chatter even under high-speed, high-load conditions.This not only improves machining accuracy but also extends tool life.It performs exceptionally well when cutting tough materials such as steel, stainless steel, and titanium alloys, making it suitable for nearly all metalworking applications.
Jinxin's four-flute carbide end mills are widely used in mold manufacturing, automotive parts, aerospace components, and electronics processing, earning the trust of customers worldwide.We also provide customized end mills based on your drawings and specific requirements.
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