A Solid Carbide End Mill with 65 HRC and Blue Nano Coating (often branded as Superedge or similar) is a high-performance cutting tool used primarily in CNC machining, suitable for hard materials and high-speed applications. Heres a breakdown of what each specification means:
Feature | Description |
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Material | Solid carbide offers excellent rigidity and wear resistance. Ideal for high-speed, precision machining. |
Hardness | Rated for materials up to 65 HRC, which means it can cut hardened steels, tool steels, and alloys effectively. |
Coating | Blue Nano Coating typically a Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN or AlTiN) variant. It improves heat resistance, reduces friction, and extends tool life. |
Edge Geometry | Superedge usually refers to ultra-sharp, high-precision cutting edges that produce smoother finishes and reduced cutting forces. |
Applications | High-speed machining of hard materials: die/mold steels, hardened tool steels, stainless steel, titanium alloys, and some superalloys. |
Common Flute Types | 2-flute, 4-flute, or variable-flute designs depending on material and cutting strategy. |
Machining Types | Suitable for finishing, roughing, slotting, contouring, and 3D profiling. |
Maintains hardness at high temperatures.
Longer tool life thanks to wear-resistant coating.
High precision and clean surface finish.
Reduced vibration and chatter with optimized edge geometry.
These tools are expensive but justified for high-end work.
Use proper speeds and feeds; improper use can chip or burn the tool despite the coating.
Not ideal for soft materials due to potential for edge buildup.
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