A carbide blade was an alternative to diamond, and the first one made when experts combined cobalt and tungsten carbide. Cobalt was a crucial addition because it had the task of keeping the particles together. The creators used Wpressure or heat and formed a metal mass. The mass acquired via this process could then become any tool the user requires. That is how we got solid carbide cutting tools. The technology improved over time, and the looks of these tools enhanced. The manufacturers started using more cobalt to ensure sturdy forms of the products. Today’s carbide blades are stronger than the ones made over a century ago.
End Mills are used for making shapes and holes in a workpiece during milling, profiling, contouring, slotting, counterboring, drilling and reaming applications. They are designed with cutting teeth on the face and edge of the body and can be used to cut a variety of materials in several directions. Find out more on the types of mills MSC offers and all the applications in which they can be used.
For fast cuts and the greatest rigidity, use shorter end mills with larger diameters Variable helix end mills reduce chatter and vibration Use cobalt, PM/Plus and carbide on harder materials and high production applications Apply coatings for higher feeds, speeds and tool life