45° 4-Flute Solid Carbide Dovetail Cutter for Aluminum and Stainless Steel
45° 4-flute solid carbide dovetail cutter for aluminum and stainless steel, designed for dovetail grooves, angled undercuts, locking features and recessed-profile machining. Material-specific edge preparation and coating options can be selected according to the workpiece grade and machining conditions.
- ◆45° formed cutting profile for dovetail grooves and angled undercut features
- ◆4-flute solid carbide geometry for stable profile milling and controlled cutting engagement
- ◆Material-specific configurations available for aluminum and stainless-steel machining
Consistent Quality
Consistent geometry across repeat orders.
Flexible Bestellungen
Small batches and mixed sizes available.
OEM Support
Custom marking, labels and packaging.
Standard und Sonderanfertigungen
Standard sizes and custom configurations.
45° 4-Flute Dovetail Cutter Overview
This 45° 4-flute solid carbide dovetail cutter is designed for precision dovetail slotting, angled undercutting and recessed-profile machining in aluminum and stainless steel components. The fixed 45° form-cutting geometry produces symmetrical dovetail features, while the 4-flute solid carbide structure provides controlled cutting engagement for CNC milling applications. Tool dimensions, cutting-edge preparation and coating should be selected according to the workpiece material, groove depth, entry clearance and required dimensional accuracy.
45°
4 Flutes
Micro-Grain Carbide
Aluminum / Stainless
45° Dovetail Cutting Geometry
Fixed 45° Profile
The symmetrical 45° cutting profile is designed for standard dovetail grooves, angled guide features and mechanical locking profiles.
4-Flute Form Cutting
Four cutting edges provide repeated engagement during dovetail slotting and side-profile machining while maintaining a compact formed cutting structure.
Material-Specific Configuration
Cutting-edge preparation and coating can be selected separately for aluminum and stainless steel rather than using one identical configuration for both materials.
Application-Specific Advantages
Defined Dovetail Angle
Designed around a documented 45° dovetail series for consistent angled-slot geometry.
4-Flute Structure
Four cutting edges support controlled form milling and repeated cutting-edge engagement.
Aluminum Configuration
Geometry and surface treatment can be selected according to aluminum chip formation and adhesion control requirements.
Stainless Configuration
Coating and cutting-edge preparation can be reviewed according to stainless-steel grade and cutting conditions.
Recommended Machining Operations
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Workpiece Material Compatibility
| MATERIAL GROUP | CONFIGURATION GUIDANCE | LEVEL |
|---|---|---|
| N Aluminum Alloys |
Select cutting geometry and surface configuration for aluminum chip evacuation and adhesion control | Primary |
| M Rostfreier Stahl |
Select coating and edge preparation according to stainless grade, engagement and coolant conditions | Primary |
Material Selection Note:
Aluminum and stainless steel have different cutting and chip-formation characteristics. Edge preparation, coating and machining parameters should therefore be selected separately for each material rather than treating one tool configuration as universally optimized for both.
Product Details
45° Dovetail Cutter Dimensions
The standard 45° dovetail cutter series is selected according to the required minor diameter, reference diameter, dovetail angle and overall length. These dimensions should be matched to the finished groove profile, entry clearance and machining depth rather than selecting the cutter by diameter alone.
Technical Configuration
| PARAMETER | REFERENCE CONFIGURATION |
|---|---|
| Werkzeug-Typ | Solid Carbide Dovetail Cutter |
| Dovetail Angle | 45° standard profile |
| Flöte zählen | 4 Flutes |
| Werkzeug Material | Micro-Grain Tungsten Carbide |
| Helix-Winkel | None / straight-form cutting configuration |
| Shank / Reference Diameter | 1.5–12 mm stated product capability, with custom dimensions available |
| Gesamtlänge | 50–75 mm stated range; current standard matrix uses 50 / 60 mm |
| Reference Tolerance | 0 to ±0.01 mm according to the existing product specification |
| Beschichtungsoptionen | AlTiN / TiAlN / TiSiN / AlTiSiN / TiN / application-specific configuration |
| Primary Materials | Aluminum Alloys / Stainless Steel |
| Primary Operations | 45° Dovetail Slotting / Angled Undercutting / Guide Grooves / Recessed Profiling |
| Custom Options | Minor diameter, major/reference diameter, profile angle, overall length, cutting geometry, coating, laser marking and packaging |
Standard 45° Size Matrix
Documented standard-reference configurations for the 45° dovetail cutter series. All dimensions are in millimeters.
| SPECIFICATION | D1 | D2 | L2 | ANGLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1.5 × 45° × D4 × 50L | 1.5 | 4 | 50 | 45° |
| D2.0 × 45° × D4 × 50L | 2.0 | 4 | 50 | 45° |
| D2.5 × 45° × D4 × 50L | 2.5 | 4 | 50 | 45° |
| D3.0 × 45° × D4 × 50L | 3.0 | 4 | 50 | 45° |
| D4.0 × 45° × D4 × 50L | 4.0 | 4 | 50 | 45° |
| D5.0 × 45° × D5 × 50L | 5.0 | 5 | 50 | 45° |
| D6.0 × 45° × D6 × 50L | 6.0 | 6 | 50 | 45° |
| D8.0 × 45° × D8 × 50L | 8.0 | 8 | 50 | 45° |
| D10.0 × 45° × D10 × 60L | 10.0 | 10 | 60 | 45° |
| D12.0 × 45° × D12 × 60L | 12.0 | 12 | 60 | 45° |
45° Dovetail Milling Guidance
- Profile Selection: Confirm the required 45° dovetail width, minor diameter and groove depth before selecting the tool size.
- Entry Clearance: Ensure sufficient access for the formed cutter before engaging the angled sidewalls.
- Aluminum Applications: Review cutting-edge geometry and surface configuration according to chip evacuation and material adhesion conditions.
- Stainless Steel Applications: Select coating, cutting engagement and coolant strategy according to the actual stainless-steel grade and machining conditions.
- Form-Cutting Load: Dovetail cutters have substantial side engagement, so avoid excessive full-profile loading when the groove is deep or machine rigidity is limited.
- Deep Grooves: Use a controlled step-milling strategy for deeper dovetail features rather than forcing the full profile in a single pass.
45° 4-Flute Dovetail Cutter Customization
Minor diameter, reference diameter, overall length, neck clearance, shank dimensions, 45° dovetail profile, cutting-edge preparation and coating can be configured for aluminum and stainless-steel machining. This product uses a 4-flute solid carbide design with a standard 45° dovetail profile, while non-standard dimensions and application-specific geometry can be reviewed according to the workpiece material, groove width, groove depth, entry clearance and required dimensional accuracy.
| PARAMETER | MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES |
|---|---|
| Dovetail Angle | 45° is the standard profile for this product series. Alternative dovetail angles can be reviewed as non-standard tools according to the required component geometry. |
| Minor Diameter (D1) | Standard-reference D1 sizes from 1.5 mm to 12 mm are documented in the current 45° series, with non-standard dimensions reviewed according to the finished dovetail groove. |
| Reference Diameter (D2) | D2 can be matched to the required cutter geometry, entry clearance and component dimensions, with standard and drawing-defined configurations available. |
| Flöte zählen | Standard 4-flute solid carbide configuration for 45° dovetail slotting, angled undercutting and recessed-profile machining. |
| Neck & Undercut Clearance | Neck diameter, relief and reach can be reviewed according to groove depth, cutter diameter, adjacent wall clearance and required access behind the dovetail profile. |
| Shank Configuration | Straight cylindrical shank with standard or drawing-defined shank diameter and clamping dimensions according to cutter size and holder requirements. |
| Gesamtlänge | Standard and custom overall lengths can be reviewed within the stated 50–75 mm product range, subject to machining depth, holder clearance and tool rigidity. |
| 45° Profile Geometry | The formed 45° cutting profile can be matched to the required dovetail groove width, depth and locking geometry, with drawing-defined dimensions available for custom tools. |
| Cutting-Edge Preparation | Cutting-edge preparation and relief geometry can be reviewed separately for aluminum and stainless steel according to chip formation, cutting load and required surface condition. |
| Coating Selection | AlTiN, TiAlN, TiSiN, AlTiSiN, TiN and application-specific coating options can be reviewed according to the actual workpiece material and machining conditions. |
| Aluminum Configuration | Cutting geometry and surface configuration can be reviewed according to aluminum grade, chip evacuation, groove depth and material-adhesion conditions. |
| Stainless Steel Configuration | Edge preparation, coating and cutting geometry can be reviewed according to stainless-steel grade, groove engagement, coolant method and machining stability. |
| Machining Application | Tool geometry can be reviewed for 45° dovetail slotting, angled undercutting, guide grooves, locking features and recessed-profile machining. |
| Dimensional Tolerance | Drawing-defined requirements can be reviewed for D1, D2, dovetail angle, shank diameter, overall length, neck geometry and finished cutting profile. |
| Replacement Tool Matching | Existing dovetail cutters can be reviewed from a detailed tool drawing, component drawing or physical sample when an equivalent replacement profile is required. |
| OEM & Private Label | Laser marking, custom tool codes, private labels and packaging can be reviewed for distributors, tooling brands and OEM customers. |
OEM- und Eigenmarken-Dienstleistungen
OEM manufacturing and private-label supply options are available for industrial distributors, tooling brands and repeat-production customers. Laser identification, label content, protective packaging and coating presentation can be configured according to the approved product specification and order requirements.
Laser Etching
Custom logos, tool codes, cutting dimensions, coating identification and batch numbers can be marked according to the available shank area.
Custom Labels & Packaging
Individual protective tubes, product labels, specification details, colored packaging tubes and private-label packaging can be reviewed.
Commercial Terms
MOQ, sample evaluation, custom-size trials, repeat orders and scheduled supply programs are confirmed according to the selected configuration.
Technical Workflow
A structured review process is used to confirm standard, customized and private-label square end mill requirements before production.
Inquiry
Submit the material, hardness, milling operation, dimensions, tolerance and quantity.
Engineering
Review flute geometry, helix angle, edge preparation, coating, ap and ae.
Commercial
Confirm quotation, MOQ, sample requirements, production schedule and delivery terms.
Production
CNC grinding, end-face formation, edge preparation, coating and laser marking.
Qualitätskontrolle
Inspect diameter, flute length, shank, runout, square-end geometry and cutting edges.
Quality, Inspection & Delivery
Our solid carbide square end mills are controlled through material verification, precision grinding, in-process measurement and final inspection. Key dimensions, square-end geometry, cutting-edge condition, coating appearance and product identification are reviewed according to the approved specification or drawing before packing.
Three-Stage Quality Control
Inspection checkpoints are arranged around the manufacturing process to support dimensional consistency and repeat-order control.
Incoming Material Control
Carbide substrate grade, blank dimensions and supplied material information are checked against the production requirement.
In-Process Grinding Control
Cutting diameter, flute geometry, flute length, square-end profile and shank dimensions are monitored during CNC grinding.
Final Tool Inspection
Finished tools are reviewed for specified dimensions, runout, cutting-edge condition, coating appearance, marking and packing identification.
Key Inspection Characteristics
Inspection requirements are confirmed according to the standard product specification or the approved custom drawing.
| INSPECTION ITEM | CONTROL FOCUS | CONFIRMATION BASIS |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting Diameter (DC) | Diameter and dimensional consistency | Standard specification or approved drawing |
| Flute Length (APMX) | Effective cutting length | Confirmed product size or drawing requirement |
| Shank Diameter (DCON) | Clamping-section dimension and surface condition | Applicable shank specification |
| Overall Length (OAL) | Total tool length | Standard size matrix or approved drawing |
| Radial Runout | Concentricity between cutting section and shank | Agreed inspection requirement |
| Square-End Geometry | End-face profile, corner condition and center-cutting form | Selected tool configuration |
| Flute & Helix Profile | Flute count, helix form and grinding consistency | Approved manufacturing configuration |
| Cutting Edge & Coating | Edge condition, visible defects and coating appearance | Application-specific production requirement |
| Marking & Identification | Tool code, dimensions and batch information where applicable | Confirmed order and packaging specification |
Measurement & Batch Traceability
Optical measuring systems, tool inspection equipment and appropriate dimensional gauges are selected according to the feature being checked.
Optical Measurement
Profile and dimensional review of specified cutting features.
Runout Verification
Concentricity review based on the agreed product requirement.
Edge Inspection
Magnified review of the end face, corners and cutting-edge condition.
Batch Identification
Order, product and batch information are linked where required for repeat supply.
Protective Packaging Process
Finished end mills are protected to reduce contact between cutting edges and to support clear product identification during storage and transportation.
Bulk-Order & Export Packaging
Bulk shipments can be arranged with reinforced cartons, protective wrapping, palletized loading or export cases according to order quantity, shipment weight and agreed transportation requirements.
Delivery Coordination
Production completion, packing method and dispatch arrangements are confirmed according to the approved order. Courier, air, sea or customer-designated shipping options can be reviewed according to shipment size and destination. Final lead time is confirmed after product specifications, quantity and packaging requirements are approved.
Product & Application FAQs
Common questions about the 45° 4-flute solid carbide dovetail cutter for aluminum, stainless steel, dovetail slotting and angled undercutting.
What is this 45° dovetail cutter designed for?
Is the dovetail angle fixed at 45°?
How many flutes does this cutter have?
Can the same configuration be used for both aluminum and stainless steel?
Which coating options are available?
Does the cutter require a pre-machined access slot?
How should deep dovetail grooves be machined?
Ordering & Customization FAQs
Ordering information for distributors, tooling suppliers and OEM customers requiring standard or customized 45° dovetail cutters.
Can the cutter dimensions be customized?
Can you make other dovetail angles?
Can you manufacture replacement cutters from drawings or samples?
Are OEM marking and private-label packaging available?
Wie lang ist die übliche Lieferzeit?
What information should I provide for quotation?
Technical Downloads
Reference documents for solid carbide milling cutter selection and machining-data review.
Solid Carbide End Mill Catalog
Review dovetail cutters and related specialty solid carbide milling tools.
End Mill Speeds & Feeds Guide
Use as a general reference before confirming the final dovetail-milling parameters.
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