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i-X Mill

High precision dedicated milling system for copy & high feed milling

Exceptional performance, accuracy, tool life and surface finish across a wide range of materials with steel and carbide shank options

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Diameter
Range (mm)

Insert
Sizes (mm)

Metal Removal
Rates

Material Versatility

Surface
Finish

High Accuracy Machining

Square Shoulder Milling

Chip
Control

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Browse the Range

Carbide i-X Mill
Straight Shank Holder

Application
Diameters 8-33mm

Double core geometry for slotting and profiling, long tool life and best all-round performance

Steel i-X Mill
Straight Shank Holder

Application
Diameters 12-33mm

Best for profiling offering high feed rates and tool stability

Steel i-X Mill
Tapered Shank Holder

Application
Diameters 8-33mm

With 45° chamfer preparation for
added corner protection

i-X Mill
Ball Nose Inserts

Application
Diameters 8-33mm

Double core geometry for slotting and profiling, long tool life and best all-round performance

i-X Mill 5-Axis
Ball Nose Inserts

Application
Diameters 8-33mm

Best for profiling offering high feed rates and tool stability

i-X Mill
Corner Radius Inserts

Application
Diameters 8-32mm

With 45° chamfer preparation for
added corner protection

Advantages

Special Insert Grades

Each insert suitable for specific materials with special geometries

Replaceable Inserts

No need to replace the holder - just switch the insert. Great cost efficiency

High Precision

High accuracy strong clamping screw & high precision insert location

High Feed/Corner Radius

Holders for high feed & corner radius milling ensures highest accuracy & performance

Features

Ball Inserts

Special helical geometry prevents vibration and prolongs tool life

Polished Cutting Edges

Offers better wear resistance and improved surface roughness

Special Coating

Coatings offer high hardness and high thermal stability for faster speeds and feeds

Carbide Holders

For stable machining with reduced vibration and enhanced finish, longer tool life than steel holder

i-X Mill Inserts

Insert Designation:

XMB & XMM, XMR, XMF

YG-1 i-X mill inserts come in a wide range of styles for various applications with dedicated geometries, grades and coatings available for all materials.

Insert Guide

Insert Style Series Application Description
Ball Insert
XMB110A
Steel <40 HRC
Medium sharp cutting edge with Excellent chip control, ideal for softer and longer chipping steels
XMB120C
Pre-Hardened Steel 40-50HRC
Cast Iron
Stronger cutting edge, ideal for machining tool steels. Excellent tool life and surface finish
XMB260T
Hardened Steel 50-65HRC
Strongest cutting edge and ultrafine micrograin carbide substrate. Suitable for machining hardened steels
XMB130A
Stainless Steel
Specially designed cutting edge with web-thinning geometry, perfect for machining stainless steel without causing work hardening
XMB110D
Graphite, Aluminium & Abrasive Non-Ferrous Metals
DLC coating (diamond like carbon) has exceptional wear resistance in abrasive materials such as graphite, high silicon Aluminium and plastics. Long tool life and high-quality surface roughness can be achieved
Ball Insert Full Radius 220°
XMM110V
5 Axis Machining Steels <45HRC
Full radius insert for complex 5 axis machining or creating undercuts in mould & die machining
Corner Radius
XMR260T
Hardened Steel 50-65HRC
Special coating for longer-lasting cutting of high hardened steel. Wide range of radius available from 0.3 to 3.2mm
XMR120C
Pre Hardened Steels <50HRC
Cast Iron
Special geometry and coating ideal for use on carbon steels, alloy steels, tool steels, hardened steels. Wide range of radius available from 0.3 to 3.2mm
High Feed Corner Radius
XMF110V
Steels <50HRC
Feed rates over 7m/min can be achieved. When combined with dedicated high feed holders, better results are possible. Ideal for high-performance roughing and finishing

i-X Mill Holders

YG-1 i-X Mill holders come with a steel shank or carbide shank for high rigidity or longer reach applications.

The strong clamping screw and high precision insert location ensures high accuracy during machining

Ball Insert Holders

Holder Geometry Application Benefits
Carbide Straight Shank
(With reduced neck)
For use with ball nosed inserts
Short to long reach applications
Highest rigidity, especially in long reach applications, exceptional surface finish and improved tool life due to reduced vibration
Steel Straight Shank
(With reduced neck)
For use with ball nosed inserts
Short to medium reach applications with extra clearance
Clearance on the neck diameter prevents interference when machining up to a shoulder
Straight Shank
(with tapered neck)
Higher rigidity than straight neck due to taper design, available in smaller diameters

*Corner radius insert can be used with the ball holder. For a better precision in cutting, it is recommended to use the corner radius holder

Corner Radius / High Feed Holders

Holder Geometry Application Benefits
Steel Straight Shank
(With reduced neck)
For use with corner radius/high feed inserts suitable for short to long reach applications Clearance on the neck diameter prevents interference when machining up to a shoulder
Straight Shank
(with tapered neck)
For use with ball nosed inserts
Short to medium reach applications with extra clearance
Higher accuracy when using corner radius inserts higher rigidity than straight neck due to taper design, available in smaller diameters

*Corner radius insert can be used with the ball holder. For a better precision in cutting, it is recommended to use the corner radius holder

Grade Guide

Grade Chipbreaker Materials Features & Benefits
PC2505 MM
Hardened Steel 45-60HRC
Ideal for continuous-light interrupted cutting at medium-low surface speeds on heat treated steel & high hardened steel with excellent wear resistance.
PC2501 MM
Hardened Steel / Pre-Hardened Steel 35-50HRC
Ideal for continuous-light interrupted cutting at medium-low surface speeds on high hardened steel & pre-hardened steel with excellent impact resistance.
PC3700 MF
MM
Steel <40 HRC
Dedicated steel grade for continuous-light interrupted cutting at medium-high surface speeds. Provides advanced performance & maximum efficiency.
PC5300 MM
MF
ML
Steel <40 HRC
Stainless Steel
HRSA's
Cast Iron
General PVD coated grade with high toughness for longer tool life. Suitable for light-heavy interrupted cutting at medium-high surface speeds.
PC5400 MM
MF
ML
Steel <35 HRC
Stainless Steel
HRSA's
Cast Iron
General purpose grade with excellent wear resistance & surface roughness when low speed machining. Ideal for continuous-heavy interrupted cutting.
PC6510 MM
Cast Iron
Specialised grade for multi-purpose milling applications of cast iron. Suitable for continuous-light interrupted cutting at medium-high surface speeds.
PC9530 MM
Stainless Steel
Ultra fine substrate for medium & roughing in stainless steel milling. Ideal for high feed continuous-light interrupted cutting.
H01 (Uncoated) MA
Non-Ferrous
Dedicated non ferrous grade for high speed, high feed milling & mirror surface finish. Uncoated polished grade for maximum swarf control in medium-high speed cutting.
UNC840 (CVD) ML
HRSA's
Premium grade for machining of HRSA including Inconel, Hastelloy, Titanium alloy etc. Ideal for continuous-light interrupted cutting at high speed-low feed machining.

Application

Material Suitability

Material Excellent Good
P
Steel
H
Hardened Steel
M
Stainless Steel
S
HRSA's
K
Cast Iron
N
Aluminium & Non-Ferrous

Possible Machining Methods

Face Milling

Trochoidal Milling

Side Cutting

Slotting

Circular Interpolation

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Cutting Data

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