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1 Flute UP CUT End Mill (for Aluminium)

$11.95
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SKU:
4-4-SP-1F-12-Al [A5b]
Suitable Material:
Aluminium / Plastics
Cutter Profile:
1 flute up cut
Suitable Use:
CNC
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When cutting soft metals such as aluminium and brass, a high-grade 1-flute up-cut carbide end mill is an excellent choice. This type of end mill is specially designed for cutting soft materials and has several benefits. First, it has the best chip ejection, which helps to prevent jamming that is common when cutting gummy materials like aluminium and brass. Second, it has excellent heat dissipation, which further reduces the risk of jamming and prolongs the life of the tool. And also it is more capable of operating with a wide range of feeds and speeds when slotting as compared to 2 and 3 flute end mills. However, if you're looking for a better surface finish on the sides and bottom of the material, using 2 or 3 flutes end mills is recommended. These end mills tend to produce a smoother finish on the perimeter of the cut.

Suitable for

  • Soft Metals (Aluminium, Copper & Brass)
  • Plastics (ABS, acrylic, HDPE etc)
  • Aluminium Composite Materials

Adam’s Tips

When cutting aluminium sheet, the type of cut that you use, whether it's a climb cut or a conventional cut, can affect the finish on the side of the sheet. It's recommended that you do some test cuts and evaluate which side has the best finish, then adjust your toolpath accordingly.

High-grade 1-flute up-cut carbide end mills are also suitable for cutting plastics. They are robust, but they don't have a sharp edge, which allows you to run them faster on plastic materials than a 1-flute end mill for plastics. However, it's important to keep in mind that this might only be suitable for cutting all the way through the material, and depending on the finish you require. On the other hand, a 1-flute end mill for plastics can give you a better surface finish but at a lower cutting speed.

Feeds and Speeds - 1 Flute for Aluminium
mm per minute
     
 Metals   Plastics 
Item Code Description Soft  Soft   Hard 
1-1/8-SP-1F-3-Al 1mm x 3.175mm x 3mm  1F 100 850 450
1.5-1/8-SP-1F-4-Al 1.5mm x 3.175mm x 4mm  1F 150 1,350 700
2-1/8-SP-1F-6-Al 2mm x 3.175mm x 6mm  1F 150 1,900 950
1/8-1/8-SP-1F-8-Al 3.175mm x 3.175mm x 8mm  1F 300 3,650 1,850
1/8-1/8-SP-1F-12-Al 3.175mm x 3.175mm x 12mm  1F 250 3,050 1,550
1/8-1/8-SP-1F-17-Al 3.175mm x 3.175mm x 17mm  1F 200 2,450 1,250
4-4-SP-1F-12-Al 4mm x 4mm x 12mm  1F 400 4,700 2,350
4-4-SP-1F-17-Al 4mm x 4mm x 17mm  1F 300 3,800 1,900
4-4-SP-1F-22-Al 4mm x 4mm x 22mm  1F 250 3,000 1,500
6-6-SP-1F-15-Al 6mm x 6mm x 15mm  1F 800 10,250 5,150
6-6-SP-1F-22-Al 6mm x 6mm x 22mm  1F 600 7,500 3,750
6-6-SP-1F-32-Al 6mm x 6mm x 32mm  1F 400 4,800 2,400
8-8-SP-1F-22-Al 8mm x 8mm x 22mm  1F 1250 16,550 8,300
         
  Revolutions per minute 24,000 16,000 16,000
100% width per cut slotting      
Depth per cut Diameter x 1      

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  • 5
    1 flute upcut end mill

    Posted by Paul EDWARDS on 3rd Jan 2024

    Very fast delivery, excellent quality item very happy and will be purchasing all my milling bits from here from now on

  • 5
    !F up cut end mill for Aluminium

    Posted by Maurice Valimberti on 20th Oct 2023

    Excellent quality product. Lasts longer than other alternatives & is available locally!

  • 5
    Great End Mill

    Posted by Paul Thompson on 12th Sep 2023

    These End Mills are great value!

  • 5
    Drill Bit Review

    Posted by Hannah Coleman on 28th Jun 2023

    Thank you so much Adam, these drill bits are prefect and last well! we will be ordering again! :)

  • 5
    single flute 2mm carbide

    Posted by Bob Nelson on 23rd Dec 2022

    Whilst I only use this bit for HIPS plastic it provides excellent results for this application

  • 5
    single flute bit

    Posted by Philip Berchdolt on 9th Dec 2022

    excellent bit cut my aluminum job easily

  • 5
    1 Flute UP CUT End Mill (for Aluminium)

    Posted by Damon SIgns on 8th Dec 2022

    I love Adam's Bits. When I first found them I was like "oh yeah another *yawn* bit supplier", but I soon saved the Catalog, with all its useful information, to my drive for constant reference. The 'Good For', Great For', etc info is so useful. And the bits themselves, NEVER a problem. They seem to last a lot longer than certain other popular brands I've used, and zero breakage. Can't praise the hardware, or service, enough.

  • 5
    End Mills

    Posted by Tony Watkins on 19th Sep 2022

    Excellant service in speedy turnaround

  • 5
    Works well

    Posted by Philip Uebergang on 12th Jul 2022

    Have done quite a bit of cutting with this bit in brass and it performs nicely. Adam's Bits is a reliable source for end mills.