Multi-Purpose End Mills Are Effective Across Multiple Job Shop Applications

Emuge-Franken USA has significantly expanded the range of Top-Cut VAR, the company’s multi-purpose, high performance end mills featuring a distinctive geometry and coating. The variable helix carbide end mills are effective across multiple job shop applications, including challenging production cutting operations.

The Top-Cut VAR line is now available in 4.5 and 6-flute configurations, with or without corner radius and ball nose, stub, standard and long lengths in inch sizes, with more than 300 SKU’s in total. In addition, Emuge-Franken USA says it can provide custom variations or tool modifications as needed.

All end mills under this line are manufactured at the company’s West Boylston, Massachusetts, facility to stringent German specifications and standards.

Top-Cut VAR end mills feature flute and profile geometries optimized for long tool life and high performance in both roughing and finishing applications. Variable helix angle flutes provide extensive vibration dampening and are precision ground with advanced edge preparation to maximize chip evacuation. A chamfer feature protects cutting edges to prevent chipping, and end mills with fully blended corner radii extend tool life, while providing improved surface finishes. All Top-Cut VAR end mills also have an ALCR PVD coating, extending life in high operating temperatures, and a proprietary sub-micro grain carbide for maximum abrasion resistance and durability.