Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) has released its latest 3204 range of end mills for aluminium workpieces.

The new three-flute range of solid-carbide end mills has been developed with a long flute length for reaching into cavities with high levels of rigidity and performance, says the company. ITC’s 3204 series cutters combine centre-cutting geometry with the company’s latest chip-breaking technology. A high-performance micro-grain carbide composition is said to generate extended tool life and wear resistance.
Developed in conjunction with its UK customer base, ITC says that the 3204 range incorporates a strengthened core diameter and efficient geometry design that rapidly expedites chips from the work envelope, while minimising vibration and stabilising performance. Suitable for everything from rough to semi-finish machining, the centre-cutting 3204 enhances surface finish and prevents re-cutting.
ITC’s 3204 series is available in diameters of 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 20 mm, with an overall length of 100 mm for tools from 6 to 12 mm, and an overall length of 150 mm for the 16 and 20 mm variants. These tool lengths have been optimised in line with customer feedback, and provides a flute length from 35 to 80 mm depending upon the chosen tool diameter. ITC says this factor has already been proven to increase stability, rigidity, longevity and overall performance in comparison with previous product lines.
The overall length and flute length combinations are the result of extensive trials and testing.
For further information www.itc-ltd.co.uk/products