HRC55 4-Flute Solid Carbide Concave-Radius T-Slot Cutter for Steel
- ◆Precision-ground concave-radius profile for T-slots, recessed grooves and formed transitions
- ◆4-flute solid carbide geometry supports stable form milling and profile finishing
- ◆AlTiN-coated configuration for carbon steel, alloy steel, mold steel and tool steel applications
Aplicativos:
T-slot milling, recessed groove profiling, concave form milling and profile finishing in carbon steel, alloy steel, mold steel and tool steel.
Consistent Quality
Consistent geometry across repeat orders.
Pedidos flexíveis
Small batches and mixed sizes available.
OEM Support
Custom marking, labels and packaging.
Padrão e personalizado
Standard sizes and custom configurations.
HRC55 Concave-Radius T-Slot Cutter Overview
This 4-flute solid carbide concave-radius T-slot cutter is designed for T-slot machining, recessed groove profiling and formed features that require a smooth concave-radius transition. The profiled cutting head combines T-slot access with a concave cutting form, making it suitable for mold components, steel parts and precision mechanical features that cannot be produced efficiently with a conventional square-end mill. Micro-grain solid carbide construction and an AlTiN-coated steel-oriented configuration provide a rigid platform for CNC profiling and form-milling applications.
HRC55
4 Flutes
Concave Radius
Steel T-Slot & Groove Profiling
Concave-Radius T-Slot Geometry
Concave Form Profile
The profiled cutting edge is designed to generate smooth concave-radius transitions in grooves, recessed features and formed profiles.
T-Slot Cutting Structure
The reduced-neck and profiled-head structure provides access to recessed slot and groove features where conventional straight end mills cannot reach the required side profile.
4-Flute Solid Carbide Design
Four cutting edges provide repeated engagement during groove profiling and form milling, while the solid carbide body supports tool rigidity during CNC machining.
Application-Specific Advantages
Formed Radius Geometry
Designed for concave transitions and formed groove profiles rather than conventional square-corner cutting.
Recessed Feature Access
T-slot-style geometry provides access to side features and recessed groove profiles.
4-Flute Engagement
Four cutting edges support stable engagement during form milling and profile finishing.
Custom Profile Supply
Profile height, radius geometry, shank size and overall dimensions can be reviewed from drawings.
Recommended Machining Operations
RECOMMENDED
RECOMMENDED
RECOMMENDED
SUITABLE
Workpiece Material Compatibility
| MATERIAL GROUP | APPLICATION | LEVEL |
|---|---|---|
| P Carbon Steel | T-slots, formed grooves and profile machining | Primary |
| P Alloy Steel | AlTiN-coated configuration according to grade and cutting conditions | Primary |
| P Mold & Tool Steel | Profile and recessed groove machining | Recommended |
| Pre-Hardened Steel | Review actual hardness, profile engagement and coating before production | Application Review |
Product Details
Tool Nomenclature & Dimensions
Reference dimensions for the HRC55 4-flute solid carbide concave-radius T-slot cutter series. Standard configurations combine a straight cylindrical shank with a profiled cutting head for recessed groove and T-slot machining. For custom formed profiles, the concave radius, cutting-head dimensions, neck clearance and overall tool geometry should be confirmed from the component drawing.
Technical Configuration
| PARAMETER | REFERENCE CONFIGURATION |
|---|---|
| Tipo de ferramenta | Concave-Radius T-Slot Cutter / Form Milling Cutter |
| Product Series | HRC55 Series |
| Material da ferramenta | Micro-Grain Solid Carbide |
| Contagem de flautas | 4 Flutes |
| Cutting Profile | Concave arc / radius profile for T-slots, recessed grooves and formed contours |
| Revestimento | AlTiN reference steel-machining configuration |
| Tipo de haste | Haste cilíndrica reta |
| Standard Shank Diameters | Ø4 / Ø6 / Ø8 / Ø10 / Ø12 mm |
| H1 Range | 0.5–6 mm depending on cutter size |
| Comprimento total | 50 mm / 60 mm standard reference lengths |
| Primary Workpieces | Carbon Steel / Alloy Steel / Mold Steel / Tool Steel |
| Machining Operations | T-Slot Milling / Groove Profiling / Concave Form Milling / Profile Finishing |
| Personalização | Concave radius, profile height, cutter diameter, neck geometry, shank diameter, overall length, coating and marking |
Standard Size Matrix
Reference standard dimensions for the concave-radius T-slot cutter series. All dimensions are in millimeters.
| SPECIFICATION | SHK | D1 | H1 | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d4 × 0.5H × 50L | 4 | 4 | 0.5 | 50 |
| d4 × 1H × 50L | 4 | 4 | 1 | 50 |
| d4 × 1.5H × 50L | 4 | 4 | 1.5 | 50 |
| d4 × 2H × 50L | 4 | 4 | 2 | 50 |
| d4 × 2.5H × 50L | 4 | 4 | 2.5 | 50 |
| d4 × 3H × 50L | 4 | 4 | 3 | 50 |
| d4 × 4H × 50L | 4 | 4 | 4 | 50 |
| d6 × 0.5H × 50L | 6 | 6 | 0.5 | 50 |
| d6 × 1H × 50L | 6 | 6 | 1 | 50 |
| d6 × 1.5H × 50L | 6 | 6 | 1.5 | 50 |
| d6 × 2H × 50L | 6 | 6 | 2 | 50 |
| d6 × 2.5H × 50L | 6 | 6 | 2.5 | 50 |
| d6 × 3H × 50L | 6 | 6 | 3 | 50 |
| d6 × 4H × 50L | 6 | 6 | 4 | 50 |
| d6 × 5H × 50L | 6 | 6 | 5 | 50 |
| d8 × 1H × 50L | 8 | 8 | 1 | 50 |
| d8 × 1.5H × 50L | 8 | 8 | 1.5 | 50 |
| d8 × 2H × 50L | 8 | 8 | 2 | 50 |
| d8 × 2.5H × 50L | 8 | 8 | 2.5 | 50 |
| d8 × 3H × 50L | 8 | 8 | 3 | 50 |
| d8 × 4H × 50L | 8 | 8 | 4 | 50 |
| d8 × 5H × 50L | 8 | 8 | 5 | 50 |
| d10 × 1H × 50L | 10 | 10 | 1 | 50 |
| d10 × 1.5H × 50L | 10 | 10 | 1.5 | 50 |
| d10 × 2H × 50L | 10 | 10 | 2 | 50 |
| d10 × 2.5H × 50L | 10 | 10 | 2.5 | 50 |
| d10 × 3H × 50L | 10 | 10 | 3 | 50 |
| d10 × 4H × 50L | 10 | 10 | 4 | 50 |
| d10 × 5H × 50L | 10 | 10 | 5 | 50 |
| d10 × 6H × 50L | 10 | 10 | 6 | 50 |
| d12 × 1H × 60L | 12 | 12 | 1 | 60 |
| d12 × 2H × 60L | 12 | 12 | 2 | 60 |
| d12 × 2.5H × 60L | 12 | 12 | 2.5 | 60 |
| d12 × 3H × 60L | 12 | 12 | 3 | 60 |
| d12 × 4H × 60L | 12 | 12 | 4 | 60 |
| d12 × 5H × 60L | 12 | 12 | 5 | 60 |
| d12 × 6H × 60L | 12 | 12 | 6 | 60 |
T-Slot & Form-Milling Guidance
- Profile Matching: Confirm the required concave radius and finished groove geometry from the component drawing before selecting the cutter.
- Pre-Slot Access: For enclosed or recessed T-slot features, confirm that the entry slot and neck clearance provide sufficient access for the cutter head.
- Engagement: Avoid excessive full-profile engagement where chip evacuation and cutting load may become difficult; select the machining path according to the feature geometry.
- Toolholding: Use a low-runout holder and the shortest practical overhang to support profile consistency and reduce vibration.
- Steel Applications: Select coating and cutting conditions according to the actual steel grade, hardness, cutter size and profile engagement.
HRC55 2-Flute Square End Mill Customization
Cutting diameter, flute length, overall length, helix angle, square-end geometry, cutting-edge preparation and coating can be configured for steel-milling applications. Standard configurations use a 2-flute design with 35° or 38° helix options, while non-standard dimensions and selected geometry adjustments can be reviewed according to the workpiece grade, hardness, milling operation, tool engagement and required dimensional accuracy.
| PARAMETER | MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES |
|---|---|
| Cutting Diameter | Standard Ø1–Ø20 mm range, with selected intermediate and non-standard diameters reviewed according to the drawing |
| Contagem de flautas | Standard 2-flute configuration with generous chip space for slotting, side milling and shoulder-milling applications |
| Flute & Overall Length | Standard, long-series and drawing-defined flute, reach and overall-length configurations |
| Configuração da haste | Precision cylindrical shank with standard or drawing-defined shank diameter and clamping length |
| Ângulo da hélice | 35° or 38° standard helix options selected according to the steel grade, chip formation and milling operation |
| Square-End Geometry | Flat-bottom square-end profile for slots, pockets and 90° shoulders, with center-cutting capability confirmed by specific configuration |
| Edge Preparation | Application-matched cutting-edge preparation, end-face grinding, gash geometry and corner condition reviewed according to the steel hardness and cutting load |
| Coating Selection | AlTiN, TiSiN or application-specific coating selected according to the steel grade, hardness, cutting temperature and coolant conditions |
| Milling Application | Geometry can be reviewed for slotting, side milling, shoulder milling, semi-finishing and selected finishing operations |
| Dimensional Tolerance | Drawing-defined requirements for cutting diameter, flute length, shank diameter, overall length, runout and square-end geometry |
Serviços de OEM e marca própria
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 |
| Deslocamento radial | 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 HRC55 4-Flute Solid Carbide Concave-Radius T-Slot Cutter for recessed grooves, formed profiles and steel machining.
What is this concave-radius T-slot cutter designed for?
What is the difference between this cutter and a standard T-slot cutter?
What do SHK, D1, H1 and L mean in the size table?
Which standard shank sizes are available?
Which steel materials can this cutter machine?
Why is AlTiN used on the steel-machining version?
Does the tool require a pre-machined entry slot?
Ordering & Customization FAQs
Ordering information for distributors, tooling suppliers and OEM customers requiring standard or customized concave-radius T-slot cutters.
Can the concave radius and profile geometry be customized?
Can shank diameter and overall length be customized?
Can you manufacture a replacement cutter from an existing drawing or sample?
Are alternative coatings available?
Are OEM marking and private-label packaging available?
Qual é o prazo de entrega normal?
What information should I provide for quotation?
Technical Downloads
Reference documents for solid carbide milling tool selection and machining-data review.
Solid Carbide End Mill Catalog
Review specialty form cutters and related solid carbide milling tool series.
End Mill Speeds & Feeds Guide
Access reference starting parameters for machining trials and application review.
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