HRC60 6-Flute Solid Carbide Square End Mill for Hardened Steel
Consistent Quality
Consistent geometry across repeat orders.
유연한 주문
Small batches and mixed sizes available.
OEM Support
Custom marking, labels and packaging.
표준 및 맞춤형
Standard sizes and custom configurations.
HRC60 6-Flute Solid Carbide Square End Mill Overview
This HRC60-series 6-flute solid carbide square end mill is designed for stable semi-finishing and finishing of hardened steel, tool steel and mold steel under rigid CNC machining conditions. Its fine-grain carbide substrate, reinforced six-flute core and precision-ground square-end geometry support controlled deflection, accurate 90° shoulders and consistent surface quality. The higher edge density can increase finishing productivity when radial engagement, runout and chip evacuation are properly controlled.
Product Configuration
Six Cutting Edges
More cutting edges share the programmed feed and support productive finishing with controlled engagement.
Reinforced Core
The high-flute-count cross section improves rigidity and helps limit deflection during side and profile milling.
Square-End Profile
Precision-ground end geometry supports flat-bottom features and defined 90° shoulders.
Hardened-Steel Series
Configured for semi-finishing and finishing within the confirmed HRC60 application range.
Geometry & Substrate Design
Fine-Grain Solid Carbide
The supplied 0.4 μm fine-grain carbide reference is intended to balance cutting-edge strength, rigidity and wear resistance during hardened-steel machining.
Wear-Resistant Surface
A hardened-steel-compatible coating helps protect the cutting edges against heat and abrasive wear. The available coating specification should be confirmed when ordering.
Precision-Ground End Geometry
Controlled end-face grinding supports accurate floors, walls and square shoulders during finishing passes.
Chip Space & Cutting Stability
U-Shaped Flute Space
The flute form preserves chip space within the six-flute design and supports chip flow when the radial width and axial depth of cut are properly controlled.
권장 애플리케이션
Profile Finishing
Finishing external contours and walls with low radial engagement and a stable toolpath.
Side Milling
Stable side cutting where wall accuracy, rigidity and controlled deflection are important.
Shoulder Milling
Producing flat floors and defined square shoulders in hardened-steel components.
Mold & Die Finishing
Semi-finishing and finishing hardened inserts, mold components and precision die features.
Product Detail
기술 사양
Reference configuration and available standard sizes for the HRC60 6-flute solid carbide square end mill. Confirm the selected model, coating and machining conditions before ordering.
| PARAMETER | REFERENCE CONFIGURATION |
|---|---|
| 도구 유형 | Solid carbide square / flat-end mill |
| 기판 | Fine-grain solid carbide; supplied reference indicates 0.4 μm grain size |
| 플루트 수 | 6 flutes with a reinforced core |
| End Profile | Square / flat end for flat-bottom features and 90° shoulders |
| 절단 직경 | Ø6–Ø20 mm in the supplied standard-size list |
| Hardness Range | Hardened steel, tool steel and mold steel within the confirmed HRC60 series range |
| 코팅 | Wear-resistant hardened-steel machining coating; confirm the available specification |
| Primary Operations | Profile finishing, side milling, shoulder milling and mold-and-die semi-finishing or finishing |
| Machining Conditions | Rigid CNC setup, short overhang, low runout, controlled engagement and reliable chip evacuation |
Size Nomenclature
Cutting diameter
섕크 직경
Cutting length
전체 길이
Standard Sizes & Dimensions
All dimensions are in millimeters. Availability and coating should be confirmed before ordering.
| MODEL | D | d | H | L | FLUTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U6E06018 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 60 | 6 |
| U6E08020 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 60 | 6 |
| U6E10030 | 10 | 10 | 30 | 75 | 6 |
| U6E12032 | 12 | 12 | 32 | 75 | 6 |
| U6E16040 | 16 | 16 | 40 | 100 | 6 |
| U6E20045 | 20 | 20 | 45 | 100 | 6 |
Setup Guidance
Control Runout
Keep the holder, collet and shank clean so cutting load is distributed evenly across all six flutes.
Minimize Overhang
Clamp the tool as short as the operation safely allows to improve stiffness and reduce chatter.
Calculate Feed Correctly
Calculate programmed feed using six cutting edges, then adjust for diameter, hardness, engagement and machine rigidity.
HRC60 6-Flute Square End Mill Customization
Cutting diameter, flute length, overall length, shank dimensions, six-flute geometry, square-end profile, cutting-edge preparation and coating can be reviewed for hardened-steel, tool-steel and mold-steel machining. The high-flute-count design and reinforced core are primarily configured for stable side milling, profile finishing and shoulder finishing with controlled radial engagement. Non-standard dimensions and selected geometry adjustments can be evaluated according to the workpiece grade, hardness, toolpath, machine rigidity and required surface finish.
| PARAMETER | MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES |
|---|---|
| 절단 직경 | Standard Ø6–Ø20 mm range based on the listed series, with selected intermediate and non-standard diameters reviewed according to the confirmed tool drawing |
| 플루트 수 | Standard 6-flute configuration with increased cutting-edge density for stable semi-finishing and finishing under controlled engagement |
| Flute & Overall Length | Standard and drawing-defined flute length, reach and overall-length configurations reviewed according to feature depth, tool rigidity and machining accessibility |
| 섕크 구성 | Precision cylindrical shank with standard or drawing-defined shank diameter and clamping length |
| Six-Flute Geometry | Reinforced-core six-flute geometry with application-matched helix, rake and flute-space design for hardened-steel finishing |
| Square-End Geometry | Precision-ground flat-bottom profile for side walls, flat floors and defined 90° shoulders, with center-cutting capability confirmed by the selected configuration |
| 엣지 준비 | Application-matched edge strengthening, end-face grinding, gash geometry and corner condition reviewed according to workpiece hardness and cutting load |
| Coating Selection | Wear-resistant coating selected according to the hardened-steel grade, hardness, cutting temperature, coolant strategy and required tool life |
| Workpiece & Application | Configured for hardened steel, tool steel and mold steel within the confirmed HRC60 series range, primarily for side milling, profile finishing, shoulder finishing and selected semi-finishing operations |
| Dimensional Tolerance | Drawing-defined requirements for cutting diameter, flute length, shank diameter, overall length, runout and square-end geometry |
OEM 및 자체 브랜드 서비스
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.
Quality Control
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
Answers to common questions about selecting and applying the HRC60 6-Flute Solid Carbide Square End Mill for Hardened Steel.
What materials is this square end mill designed to machine?
Why use the 6-flute configuration for this application?
What milling operations are suitable for this square-end design?
Is a 6-flute end mill suitable for full-width slotting?
Which coating or surface treatment should be selected?
What machining conditions should be reviewed before use?
Ordering & Customization FAQs
Information for distributors, tooling brands and customers requesting standard or application-specific configurations.
What standard sizes are available?
Can non-standard dimensions or geometry be manufactured?
Are OEM marking and private-label packaging available?
What information is required for an accurate quotation?
Technical Downloads
Use the following references for product selection and starting cutting-data review.
Solid Carbide End Mill Catalog
Review related square-end, ball-nose, corner-radius and application-specific end mill series.
End Mill Speeds & Feeds Guide
Access reference starting parameters for application review and controlled machining trials.
Need a Size or Application Review?
Send the workpiece grade, hardness, required dimensions, machining operation and quantity for configuration and quotation review.
Need Sizes, Pricing or Custom Options?
Send us the required tool type, sizes, quantities, workpiece material and any OEM or custom requirements. We will confirm suitable specifications, availability, lead time and quotation details.
Drawings, size lists and reference photos are welcome.
