YG1 33555TF 5/16″ Size, 1/8″ LOC, 4 Flute, YG TiAlN Futura Solid Carbide Finishing End Mill Discount

Applications

The YG1 33555TF solid carbide finishing end mill, sized at 5/16″ diameter with a 1/8″ length of cut, features a stub length that provides excellent rigidity and precision for tight machining operations. This short reach minimizes deflection and vibration, making it ideal for finishing passes where accuracy is paramount. Its 30° helix angle and 4-flute design balance chip evacuation and surface finish, while the TiAlN Futura coating enhances abrasion resistance, extending tool life in abrasive cast iron materials. This tool’s geometry and coating are well matched with recommended practices for roughing and finishing gray cast iron, where edge durability is essential. The absence of a corner radius favors sharp cutting edges, improving surface finish but requiring careful handling to prevent chipping during interrupted cuts. The double-ended design allows efficient tool changes and cost savings. Avoid using this end mill on non-ferrous materials, as the TiAlN Futura coating is not a good match and will degrade rapidly. While capable of machining steel, stainless steel, and HRSA, its primary strength lies in cast iron applications where abrasion resistance and rigidity are critical.

Features

• Suitable for cutting hardened & high alloy steels, steel casting, chill casting, malleable cast iron, CrNi-steels, brass, copper, aluminum with a high percentage of silicon and abrasive plastics.