The APX series now offer "FA" flat-shank endmills for your customers needs.

April 10. 2009

Technical Information:

For customers using side lock holders, APX endmills are now available with flats on the shank!
Pocket, shoulder & helical milling, slotting, ramping and more, the APX can handle a variety of cutting modes
The APX series of milling cutters excel in machining of aluminum alloys, with GM-breaker
The GM-breaker and can reduce cutting forces by 20% verses the competition
APX inserts allow for low cutting resistance and a very good wall finish
GM-breaker type inserts are GROUND & POLISHED “gems”, which can produce exceptional wall accuracy

Applications to Target:

With excellent ramping abilities, the APX can reduce your production times
Insert corner radius available from 0.008” to 0.125”, (10 sizes to choose from), to meet your customer’s needs
Achieve a good balance of wear and fracture resistance for machining steel with Miracle coated VP15T
VP20RT grade is suitable for a variety of tough jobs with excellent performance in stainless steel
The sharp and tough micro-grain TF15 carbide ensures stable machining of aluminum and long tool life

Benefits:

Size available from 0.500" to 1.500" for endmills & 2.00" to 3.00" for facemills; all come standard with coolant/air through
Facemills come standard with coolant/air through set bolt, (clamping bolt)
M-breaker, (general use type), first choice for most applications
H-breaker a good choice for demanding applications
GM-breaker first choice for machining aluminum applications

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