- Corner Radius: 0.04in
- Cutter Diameter Inch: 1/2in
- Number of Flutes: 4
- Series: Z-Carb-MD™ ZD1CR
- Length of Cut: 5/8in
- Overall Length: 4-1/2in
- Material: Solid Carbide
- Surface Treatment: TX Coated
- Helix Angle: 42 to 45°
- Shank Diameter: 1/2in
- Shank Type: Straight
- Country of Origin: US
- Flute Type: Right Spiral
- Hand Direction: Right Hand
- Manufacturer Name: KYOCERA SGS Precision Tools
- Type: Center Cutting High Performance Long Reach Neck Negative Rake Single End
The patented unequal high helix of the Z-Carb-MD™ reduces damaging harmonics by changing the angle at which each cutting edge enters and exits the material. Combined with unequal flute spacing and a heavy core, this end mill effortlessly machines hardened steels with incredible tool life.
- Application
- Item Features
Aerospace, Medical, Power Generation, Automotive, Castings, Foundries, General Engineering, Mold and Die
- The original Z-carb design with negative rake, heavy core, and higher helix for strength and shearing of hard mold and die materials
- Unequal helix design aids in damaging harmonics by changing the angle at which each cutting edge enters and exits the material
- Unequal flute spacing helps to disrupt the rhythmic pattern created by the cutting edge helping to suppress damaging harmonics
- Enhanced corner geometry with tight tolerance corner radii
- Recommended for materials 35 to 60 HRC (327 to 654 Bhn)