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1/4" Roughing End Mill
Tungsten Carbide • Nano Blue Coated
Overview
Built for fast material removal with lower cutting forces than a standard end mill. The serrated cutting profile breaks chips into smaller pieces to reduce spindle load, chatter, and vibration, making it a strong choice for roughing passes on spindle-driven CNC machines.
Best For
- Rapid stock removal
- Roughing passes
- Pocket clearing
- Bulk material removal
Why Choose It
- Removes material quickly with reduced spindle load
- Serrated flutes help reduce chatter and vibration
- Nano Blue coating improves heat resistance and tool life
- Ideal before finishing passes
Starting Parameters
Start conservatively, then increase as machine rigidity allows.
- Spindle: 14,000–18,000 RPM
- Feed: 180–280 IPM
- Plunge: 50–80 IPM
- Cut Strategy: Use deeper passes and higher feed than a standard end mill, then follow with a finishing tool
Compatible Materials
- Hardwood
- Softwood
- Plywood
- MDF
- Plastics
Specifications
- Tool Type: Roughing End Mill
- Flutes: 3
- Cutting Diameter: 1/4"
- Cutting Length: 1.5"
- Shank Diameter: 1/4"
- Overall Length: 2.75"
- Material: Tungsten Carbide
- Coating: Nano Blue
Notes
- Surface finish will be rougher than a finishing end mill
- Ideal for pocket clearing and bulk stock removal
- Good dust collection improves chip evacuation and tool life
