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1/4" Up-Cut End Mill
Tungsten Carbide • Nano Blue Coated
Overview
Built to pull chips up and out of the cut for efficient material removal and cooler cutting. This versatile 1/4" up-cut end mill is ideal for roughing, pocketing, and slotting, while the Nano Blue coating helps improve heat resistance and tool life on spindle-driven CNC machines.
Best For
- Roughing
- Pocketing
- Slotting
- General-purpose CNC cutting
Why Choose It
- Strong chip evacuation for deeper cuts
- Helps reduce heat buildup and tool wear
- Forgiving on a wide range of CNC machines
- Great for fast, efficient material removal
Starting Parameters
Up-cut tools support more aggressive cutting thanks to better chip evacuation.
- Spindle: 16,000–22,000 RPM
- Feed: 150–250 IPM
- Plunge: 50–80 IPM
- Cut Strategy: Adjust feed and depth for material hardness and machine rigidity
Compatible Materials
- Hardwood
- Softwood
- MDF
- Plastics
- Aluminum with light passes and good chip clearing
Specifications
- Tool Type: Up-Cut End Mill
- Flutes: 2
- Cutting Diameter: 1/4"
- Cutting Length: 1.5"
- Shank Diameter: 1/4"
- Overall Length: 2.75"
- Material: Tungsten Carbide
- Coating: Nano Blue
Notes
- May cause top-surface tear-out on plywood or veneers
- Pair with a down-cut or compression bit when top finish matters
- A strong general-purpose choice for many CNC operations
