AMG-EB Carbide Ball Nose End Mill, AlTiN Monolayer Finish, 30 Deg Helix, 2 Flutes, 4" Overall Length, 0.2500" Cutting Diameter, 0.25" Shank Diameter

The Melin Tool AMG-EB-series AlTiN-coated carbide extra-long-length ball nose end mill has two flutes and a 30-degree helix angle for general-purpose machining on most medium-hardness materials, including steel, brass, iron, and nonferrous materials. Extra-long-length end mills have longer cutting edges than long-length end mills for applications with a high depth of cut. The two flutes have better chip-carrying capacity than end mills with more flutes while offering additional support when the tool goes deep into the material in applications with a high cutting depth. The tool’s ball nose creates contoured surfaces, where sharp corners are not required. The AlTiN coating resists heat better than TiN, TiAlN, and TiCN coatings, increasing tool life and performance. It also offers increased hardness compared to TiN and may reduce the need for lubricants based on the application. Carbide is harder than high-speed or cobalt steel, making it more wear resistant at high speeds and providing longer tool life. The center-cutting design has cutting teeth at the end of the tool, so it can be fed into the workpiece like a drill bit. The 30-degree helix angle supports general-purpose applications. It balances lower angles’ strong cutting edge for difficult-to-machine materials with higher angles’ increased cutting action. Cutting diameter tolerance is + 0.000 to - 0.002". The round shank accommodates a range of tool holders. End mills are designed to remove material and create multi-dimensional shapes and profiles. They have cutting edges along the outside diameter and flutes that remove chips from the cutting area and allow cooling fluids to enter. If heat is not reduced effectively, the tool’s cutting edges will dull and additional material buildup can occur. The number of flutes can range from two to eight. Two-flute designs offer the most efficient chip removal, but more flutes provide a smoother finish. The shank is the end of the tool held in place by a tool holder or machine. Center-cutting end mills can create three-dimensional shapes and profiles, and make plunge cuts similar to a drill bit. Non-center-cutting end mills are for applications such as peripheral milling and finishing, but cannot make plunge cuts. Melin Tool manufactures cutting tools such as end mills, countersinks, drills, and thread mills. The company, founded in 1940, is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

• Suitable for general-purpose machining on most medium-hardness materials, including steel, brass, iron, and nonferrous materials
• Extra-long-length end mills have longer cutting edges and can make deeper cuts than long-length end mills
• Aluminum titanium nitride (AlTiN) coating lubricates the end mill for high-temperature stability and abrasion resistance at high cutting speeds, offering better heat resistance than TiN, TiAlN, and TiCN coatings
• Carbide can run at higher speeds than high-speed or cobalt steel, resisting wear and high cutting temperatures
• Ball nose end mills (also called ball end) create contoured surfaces