DLC 3 Flute End Mill for Aluminum — Solid Carbide U Groove CNC Milling Cutter
- Brand: Bwin
- Material: Carbide
- Flutes: 3 flute
- Coated: DLC coated
- Cutting Diameter (mm): 3mm-20mm
- Shank Diameter (mm): 4mm-20mm
- Overall Diameter (mm): 50mm-150mm
- Package: 1pcs/plastic pipe
- Suitable for: Aluminum, aluminum Alloy, copper, non-ferrous metals, etc
- Country of Origin: China
Product Overview:
DLC 3 flute end mills combine micro-grain solid carbide with a rainbow DLC coating. In addition, the balanced 3-flute geometry increases core rigidity while providing generous chip pockets for high-speed feed rates. As a result, this 3 flute aluminum end mill cuts aluminum alloys, copper, and non-ferrous metals without built-up edge. Therefore, CNC machine shops choose this tool for stable slotting milling, face milling, side milling, plunging, and slope milling on machining centers.
Product Features:
First, this dlc 3 flute end mill uses a solid carbide 3 flute end mill blank ground to mirror-polished flutes. In addition, the wear-resistant DLC coating lowers the friction coefficient to 0.05–0.15 and prevents aluminum chip welding during aggressive cuts. As a result, the 3-flute design delivers 50 percent greater tool core stiffness than 2-flute cutters. For this reason, operators maintain high feed rates without tool deflection.
Applications and Machining Materials:
Specifically, this 3 flute end mill for aluminum covers cutting diameters from 3 mm to 20 mm for vertical machining centers and high-speed CNC routers. Likewise, it cuts 6061, 7075 aluminum alloys, pure copper, brass, and non-ferrous plastics. Consequently, aerospace structural part makers, automotive enclosure fabricators, and precision electronics shops rely on this DLC coated 3 flute end mill for tight-tolerance finishes.
3 Flute end mill for Aluminum Specifications:
| Model | Cutting Dia.(D) | Flute Length(Lc) | Shank Dia.(d) | Overal Length(L) | Flutes |
| 3*9*4*50 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| 4*12*4*50 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 50 | 3 |
| 4*16*4*75 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 75 | 3 |
| 5*15*6*50 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 50 | 3 |
| 6*15*6*50 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 60 | 3 |
| 6*24*6*75 | 6 | 24 | 6 | 75 | 3 |
| 6*30*6*100 | 6 | 30 | 6 | 100 | 3 |
| 6*45*6*150 | 6 | 45 | 6 | 150 | 3 |
| 8*24*8*60 | 8 | 24 | 8 | 60 | 3 |
| 8*30*8*75 | 8 | 30 | 8 | 75 | 3 |
| 8*35*8*100 | 8 | 35 | 8 | 100 | 3 |
| 8*50*8*150 | 8 | 50 | 8 | 150 | 3 |
| 10*30*10*75 | 10 | 30 | 10 | 75 | 3 |
| 10*40*10*100 | 10 | 40 | 10 | 100 | 3 |
| 10*55*10*150 | 10 | 55 | 10 | 50 | 3 |
| 12*35*12*75 | 12 | 35 | 12 | 75 | 3 |
| 12*45*12*100 | 12 | 45 | 12 | 100 | 3 |
| 12*60*12*150 | 12 | 60 | 12 | 150 | 3 |
| 14*45*14*100 | 14 | 45 | 14 | 100 | 3 |
| 14*80*14*150 | 14 | 80 | 14 | 150 | 3 |
| 16*45*16*100 | 16 | 45 | 16 | 100 | 3 |
| 16*80*16*150 | 16 | 80 | 16 | 150 | 3 |
| 18*45*18*100 | 18 | 45 | 18 | 100 | 3 |
| 18*80*18*150 | 18 | 80 | 18 | 150 | 3 |
| 20*45*20*100 | 20 | 45 | 20 | 100 | 3 |
| 20*80*20*150 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 150 | 3 |
FAQs:
1. What is a DLC 3 flute end mill, and why use 3 flutes for aluminum?
Specifically, a dlc 3 flute end mill is a solid carbide end mill engineered with three balanced helical cutting flutes. In addition, this 3 flute end mill gives more core rigidity than a 2-flute cutter while leaving ample chip room. Therefore, operators run higher feed rates in aluminum alloy machining without tool chatter or deflection.
2. How does DLC coating improve tool performance in CNC aluminum milling?
First, the diamond-like carbon DLC coating provides a surface friction coefficient between 0.05-0.15. In addition, this slick layer acts as a physical barrier that stops gummy aluminum chips from welding to the cutting edge. Therefore, using a DLC coated milling cutter enables dry or MQL CNC aluminum milling and doubles tool life in continuous production runs.
3. Can this 3 flute carbide end mill machine copper and other non-ferrous metals?
Specifically, this 3 flute carbide end mill cuts brass, pure copper, bronze, and non-ferrous plastics alongside aluminum. In addition, the razor-sharp cutting edge on this aluminum milling cutter shears ductile chips cleanly rather than pushing material. Consequently, machine shops achieve burr-free part edges and mirror surface finishes across mixed non-ferrous prototype jobs.
4. What is the difference between this cutter and a standard uncoated aluminum end mill?
First, an uncoated aluminum end mill often suffers edge pickup when cutting temperatures rise. By contrast, a DLC end mill for aluminum resists heat and wear during aggressive slotting and high-feed pocketing. As a result, this solid carbide end mill for aluminum maintains dimensional accuracy longer and reduces tool replacement downtime on high-volume parts.
5. Is this 3 flute milling cutter suitable for high-speed aluminum CNC machining?
First, this 3 flute milling cutter features symmetrical flutes that minimize rotational vibration at spindle speeds above 18,000 RPM. In addition, this dedicated end mill for aluminum evacuates chips continuously under air blast. Consequently, machine shops achieve higher material removal rates in aluminum CNC machining than conventional two-flute tools.