Small-Diameter End Mills Ideal for Mold and Die Industry
The carbide Inchmax series by U.S. Union Tool, with between 0.010 to 0.125-inch diameter ranges, is capable of milling a variety of materials.
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U.S. Union Tool (Union Tool Inc.) a global company offering premium end mills for the mold and die industry, introduces the Inchmax series of inch diameter end mills.
The Inchmax series consists of small-diameter end mills on a 1/8" shank. Diameters range from 0.010 to 0.125" with flute lengths of 1.5 and 3×D, and a standard OAL of 1.500". Although lower in cost, the end mills maintain the high standard of Union Tool products. Using the company’s proprietary carbide material, the Inchmax series is said to hold the same tight tolerances and coating technology as U.S. Union’s Unimax line, resulting in cost reduction for manufactures, as well as longer tool life and consistent milling profiles.
According to the company, the Inchmax series mills up to a hardness of 52 HRC in a variety of materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, platinum, brass and various alloys making it ideal for multiple industries — mold and die, medical, aerospace and general milling.
The first of the series — Square Flatland mills — are now available, to be followed by a four flute ball series.
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