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Why buy General Purpose Carbide Milling Cutters?

Our range of General Purpose Carbide Milling Cutters are ideal for multi-purpose general milling a range of materials including Steel, Stainless Steel and Cast Iron. General purpose carbide offers the next step up in performance compared to traditional HSS and all our general purpose carbide cutters are made from a high quality micrograin substrate for the most reliable tool life and performance.

How to choose the right General Purpose Carbide Milling Cutter?

There are many factors to consider when purchasing a carbide milling cutter, whether that be budget, material or application. Please see below a summary of each of our ranges:

Economy Carbide Milling Cutters - This economy range from Mammut is ideal for those on a budget and for those who machine a wide range of materials. The TiAlN coated versions are great for general purpose milling Steel <45HRc, Stainless Steel and Cast Iron. Also included in the range are Uncoated carbide cutters with a 45° helix which are ideal for general aluminium and plastic machining.

NC Mills Coated Carbide Milling Cutters - Made by YG-1 and coated with their unique X-coating, the NC Mills are a small range of milling cutters which are ideal for general milling on Steel up to 50HRc (compared to most general carbide cutters which only go up to 45HRc). These are also suited for general Stainless Steel and Cast Iron milling.

K2 Coated Carbide Milling Cutters - The original BEST SELLING range of milling cutters from world leading manufacturer YG-1. The highest quality micrograin carbide combined with a wide range of sizes, lengths and geometries ensure that K2 Carbide sits at the top of the tree when it comes to general purpose milling. Great for machining Steel up to 45HRc, Stainless Steel and Cast Iron, the K2 carbide range provides consistent and reliable performance in general machining conditions.

K2 Coated Carbide Multiple Helix - A standout performer in YG-1’s K2 carbide range, the multiple helix series offers TWICE the tool life compared to other general purpose carbide milling cutters. Not only that, you get increased efficiency because you can slot & end mill with the same tool! Larger depths of cut can also be achieved with up to 0.8xD for slotting and 0.3xD for side cutting. For the next step up in general purpose milling try the K2 carbide multiple helix range today!

Our knowledgeable team of experts can help you find the right general purpose carbide milling cutter to suit your requirements. So why wait? Browse through and buy from our range of general purpose carbide milling cutters online or alternatively please call 01924 869 610 or email sales@cutwel.net for any advice or queries.