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1 Flute UP CUT End Mill Diamond Like Carbon (for Aluminium)

$13.95 - $179.95
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Suitable Material:
Aluminium / Plastics
Cutter Profile:
1 flute up cut
Suitable Use:
CNC
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Up your game with 1 Flute UP CUT End Mill Diamond Like Carbon (for Aluminium)! DLC bits are phenomenal bits in that they last longer, cut quieter and cut with a mirror finish. You will not be dissapointed. 

When cutting soft metals like aluminium & brass, there is nothing easier to use and more suitable than a high grade 1 flute up cut. An 1 flute has the best chip ejection and heat dissipation which avoids jamming due to the gummy nature of soft materials. An 1 flute also has the capability to operate effectively with widely varied feeds and speeds as compared to 2 & 3 flute when slotting. For peripheral cutting, a 2 or 3 flute for soft metals is ideal for the side & bottom finish.

Suitable for

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

Adam’s Tips

You will get a different finish on the side of your material depending if you use a climb or conventional cut. Do some test cuts and check which side comes out the best and adjust your toolpath accordingly. These bits are great on plastics as they are really tough but do not have a sharp edge. You will be able to run these bits faster on plastic compared to a 1 flute (for plastics) bit but depending on the finish you require, might only be suitable for cutting all the way through.

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Feeds and Speeds - 1 Flute for Aluminium DLC
mm per minute
     
 Metals   Plastics 
Item Code Description Soft  Soft   Hard 
1-1/8-DL-1F-4-Al 1mm x 3.175mm x 4mm  1F 100 650 350
2-1/8-DL-1F-6-Al 2mm x 3.175mm x 6mm  1F 150 1,500 750
2-1/8-DL-1F-12-Al 2mm x 3.175mm x 12mm  1F 150 1,150 600
1/8-1/8-DL-1F-8-Al 3.175mm x 3.175mm x 8mm  1F 300 2,900 1,450
1/8-1/8-DL-1F-12-Al 3.175mm x 3.175mm x 12mm  1F 250 2,450 1,250
1/8-1/8-DL-1F-17-Al 3.175mm x 3.175mm x 17mm  1F 200 1,950 1,000
1/8-1/8-DL-1F-22-Al 3.175mm x 3.175mm x 22mm  1F 150 1,550 800
4-4-DL-1F-8-Al 4mm x 4mm x 8mm  1F 450 4,500 2,250
4-4-DL-1F-12-Al 4mm x 4mm x 12mm  1F 400 3,800 1,900
4-4-DL-1F-17-Al 4mm x 4mm x 17mm  1F 300 3,050 1,550
4-4-DL-1F-22-Al 4mm x 4mm x 22mm  1F 250 2,400 1,200
6-6-DL-1F-17-Al 6mm x 6mm x 17mm  1F 750 7,500 3,750
6-6-DL-1F-22-Al 6mm x 6mm x 22mm  1F 600 6,000 3,000
6-6-DL-1F-32-Al 6mm x 6mm x 32mm  1F 400 3,850 1,950
8-8-DL-1F-22-Al 8mm x 8mm x 22mm  1F 1250 13,250 6,650
10-10-DL-1F-32-Al 10mm x 10mm x 32mm  1F 1650 17,550 8,800
         
  Revolutions per minute 24,000 16,000 16,000
100% width per cut slotting       
Depth per cut Diameter x 1       

23 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews

  • 5
    Ali cutter

    Posted by Ian Rusch on 9th Dec 2024

    The BEST cutter I have used for Aluminium Fantastic

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

    Posted by Garry Welson on 1st Nov 2024

    Great quality. the DLC cuts cleanly and provides a great finish , excellent delivery times

  • 5
    Ali cutter

    Posted by Ian Rusch on 28th Oct 2024

    Works great best cutter I have tried yet

  • 5
    Single flute

    Posted by Dave Horan Maeker Innovation on 16th Oct 2024

    Eats Aluminium and long lasting 12mm and 10mm 5051 sheet

  • 5
    Great product

    Posted by Matthew on 16th Sep 2024

    Exactly as described. For the aluminium I was cutting it was nice and quiet, cut really well. Very happy with it. Thanks Adam’s Bits

  • 5
    Great Product

    Posted by Matt on 16th Sep 2024

    Exactly as described. For the aluminium I was cutting it was nice and quiet, cut really well. Very happy with it. Thanks Adam’s Bits

  • 5
    Single flute cutter

    Posted by Dave on 19th Aug 2024

    Awesome bits great price great Finnish and super fast processing delivery. As always from Adam. Cheers Dave Horan

  • 5
    4-17mm single flute up cut end mill diamond like carbon (for Ally)

    Posted by joel on 1st Jul 2024

    Always good product and service

  • 4
    Coating works well still experimenting on feeds ad speeds but looks promising

    Posted by Murray on 14th Jun 2024

    Tried the non coated and they were great but eventually got some chip weld so far the coated one is fine