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Solid Carbide Single Flute DLC Coated End Mill for Aluminium & ACM
Price range: £5.49 through £109.99 Ex. VAT
Premium DLC coated single flute end mills designed for aluminium, ACM, Dibond and plastic machining. Excellent chip evacuation, reduced heat build-up and outstanding tool life for CNC routing applications.
Solid Carbide Single Flute DLC Coated End Mill for Aluminium & ACM
Designed specifically for non-ferrous materials, these premium solid carbide single flute end mills feature a DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coating for exceptional performance when machining aluminium, ACM, Dibond®, plastics and other composite materials.
The single flute geometry provides excellent chip evacuation, reducing heat build-up and helping to prevent material welding during high-speed machining. Combined with the ultra-hard DLC coating, these cutters deliver outstanding tool life, cleaner finishes and reliable performance in demanding CNC routing applications.
Ideal for sign makers, fabricators, engineers and CNC users working with aluminium composite panels and sheet materials, these cutters are suitable for both production environments and precision one-off projects.
Key Features
- Premium solid carbide construction
- DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coating for extended tool life
- Single flute design for maximum chip clearance
- Reduced heat build-up when machining aluminium
- Excellent edge finish and surface quality
- Suitable for high-speed CNC routing applications
- Available in a wide range of diameters and cutting lengths
Suitable Materials
- Aluminium
- ACM (Aluminium Composite Material)
- Dibond®
- Aluminium Composite Panels
- Acrylic
- PVC
- Engineering Plastics
- HDPE
- Polycarbonate
Benefits of DLC Coating
DLC coated cutters offer significantly lower friction compared to uncoated tooling, helping to improve chip evacuation and reduce material adhesion. This makes them particularly effective when machining aluminium and other non-ferrous materials where heat management is critical.
Suitable CNC Machines
Compatible with CNC routers fitted with the appropriate collet size, including:
- Exel CNC A1A
- Exel CNC M5A
- Exel CNC M1A
- Exel CNC A1S
- Exel CNC M5S
- Most CNC routers and machining centres
Available Sizes
A range of cutter diameters, flute lengths and shank sizes are available. Please select your required size from the options above.
Delivery
Fast UK delivery available. Free UK mainland delivery on tooling orders over £30.
Exel CNC is proud to partner with Rennie Tool Company, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of CNC tooling and router cutters.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Shank Size | |
| Size | 1mm x 3mm Flute, 1.5mm x 5mm Flute, 2mm x 4mm Flute, 2mm x 6mm Flute, 2mm x 8mm Flute, 2.5mm x 4mm Flute, 2.5mm x 6mm Flute, 2.5mm x 8mm Flute, 3mm x 9mm Flute, 3.175mm x 6mm Flute, 3.175mm x 7mm Flute, 3.175mm x 12mm Flute, 3.175mm x 17mm Flute, 4mm x 8mm Flute, 4mm x 10mm Flute, 4mm x 12mm Flute, 4mm x 15mm Flute, 4mm x 17mm Flute, 4mm x 22mm Flute, 5mm x 17mm Flute, 5mm x 45mm Flute – 8mm Shank, 6mm x 12mm Flute, 6mm x 15mm Flute, 6mm x 17mm Flute, 6mm x 22mm Flute, 8mm x 22mm Flute, 8mm x 25mm Flute, 10mm x 25mm Flute, 10mm x 30mm Flute – Extended Shank (100mm O/A), 10mm x 32mm Flute, 10mm x 42mm Flute, 12mm x 35mm Flute, 12mm x 42mm Flute |
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