APPLICATIONS / TECHNICAL SELECTION

From Material and Operation to a Stable Process

This page goes beyond catalog links. It provides tool-selection paths: what matters in each application, which series fit, and when a material filter is no longer enough.

Material and HardnessGrade, condition, coating or heat treatment of the workpiece.

Operation and AccessStock, depth, overhang, toolpath and access to the cutting zone.

Required ResultTool life, productivity, accuracy and surface quality.

01 / APPLICATION PATHS

Choose Your Machining Application

Each path combines the material, operation, primary risk and recommended series. Catalog links appear within the relevant solution.

02 / SELECTION LOGIC

Start with Cutting Conditions, Not a Part Number

The same material may need different geometries for slotting, deep cavities or finish contouring. Selection therefore starts with at least three groups of inputs.

Describe the Material and Its Condition

Provide the exact grade, hardness, blank-production method and heat-treatment state. “Steel” or “aluminum” is only the starting point.

Define the Operation and Tool Engagement

Slotting, side cutting, deep cavities, contouring, drilling and form features create different loads and chip-evacuation demands.

Set Machine Constraints and Success Criteria

Spindle speed, rigidity, coolant, overhang, required roughness and expected tool life determine the final geometry and cutting data.

UA+ series for high-efficiency aluminum machining

UA+ / CERAMIC

01 / ALUMINUM AND NON-FERROUS METALS

High-efficiency Machining of Aluminum and Non-ferrous Metals

Speed alone does not solve aluminum machining. Open chip space, polished flutes and low cutting-edge friction are critical.

UNCUT STOCKForged and cast aluminum with Si < 12%, copper and graphite

OPERATIONSSlotting, facing, side milling, plunging and ramping

PRIMARY RISKBuilt-up edge, chip packing and rising temperature

UA+ combines a 3-flute 50° U-groove, polishing and DLC coating to reduce built-up edge.

The ZrO₂ ceramic series is intended for aluminum, copper and graphite; polished flutes reduce friction.

For thin walls or long overhangs, first verify system rigidity and allowable radial load.

UA+ Aluminum End Mill, 3 Flutes3 flutes · U-groove · DLC→Ceramic End Mill, 3 FlutesZrO₂ · polished flutes→

Recommendation basis: 2026 catalog · pp. 001–002, 005–006View Suitable Tools →

UP+ / U6065 / CERMET

02 / GENERAL-PURPOSE MACHINING

Stable Machining of Steel, Stainless Steel and Cast Iron

A broad part mix needs more than one “universal” item; it requires a balance of vibration resistance, core strength, helix angle and coating.

UNCUT STOCKCarbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, gray and ductile cast iron

OPERATIONSSlotting, facing, side, trochoidal and ramp milling

PRIMARY RISKVibration, unstable load and difficult chip evacuation

UP+ uses unequal pitch and a variable helix; the series also supports dynamic milling.

U6065 adds a high helix and a balance of toughness and hardness for a wide operating range.

TiCN cermet supports high-speed machining and clean surfaces in steel, stainless steel and cast iron.

UP+ General-purpose End Mill, 4 FlutesDynamic milling · nanocomposite coating→U6065 General-purpose End Mill, 4 FlutesHigh helix · broad versatility→Cermet End Mill, 4 FlutesHigh-speed machining · clean surface→

Recommendation basis: 2026 catalog · pp. 003–004, 007–010View Suitable Tools →

SS35 / ISO S

03 / HEAT-RESISTANT ALLOYS

Heat-resistant Alloy Machining with Thermal and Chip Control

In nickel and iron-nickel alloys, tool life depends not only on hardness but also substrate heat resistance, edge impact strength, flute capacity and coating performance at high temperature.

UNCUT STOCKNickel and iron-nickel heat-resistant alloys; titanium after grade confirmation

OPERATIONSRoughing, side, trochoidal and ramp milling

PRIMARY RISKThermal load, edge chipping and chip recutting

SS35 uses unequal pitch and helix to reduce vibration, plus an enlarged chip flute.

The heat- and impact-resistant substrate supports rough stock removal, while hot hardness supports finishing.

The composite nano coating improves lubricity, heat dissipation and edge performance at elevated temperature. Titanium cutting data is confirmed separately.

SS35 Heat-resistant-alloy End Mill, 4 FlutesHeat-resistant alloys · enlarged chip flute→

Recommendation basis: 2026 catalog · pp. 011–012View Suitable Tools →

SH / CERMET / ISO H

04 / MOLDS AND HARD MATERIALS

Molds and Hardened Steel at 45–65 HRC

In mold machining, selection depends on the stage: high-speed repeat machining, semi-finishing, finish contouring and deep cavities need different geometries and overhangs.

UNCUT STOCKTool steel, pre-hardened and hardened steel at 45–65 HRC

OPERATIONSSemi-finishing and finishing, contours, cavities and complex surfaces

PRIMARY RISKDeflection, edge chipping and loss of surface quality

SH combines a reinforced core, large wedge angle and unequal geometry for rigidity and edge protection.

The cermet series supports high-speed repeat mold machining without requiring a coating.

Flat, ball-nose or corner-radius ends are selected by stock, surface transitions and cutting-zone access.

SH Hardened-steel End Mill, 4 FlutesHardened steel 45–65 HRC · reinforced edge→Cermet End Mill, 4 FlutesHigh-speed repeat mold machining→

Recommendation basis: 2026 catalog · pp. 003–004, 013–014View Suitable Tools →

Long-neck ball-nose end mill for deep cavities

55–68 HRC / FORM

05 / DEEP CAVITIES AND COMPLEX PROFILES

Deep Cavities, Narrow Zones and Form Features

When access is the constraint, a material filter says little. Neck length, overhang, clearance diameter and the required surface form become essential.

UNCUT STOCKMold steel up to 65 HRC, 304/316/316L stainless steel and copper electrodes

OPERATIONSDeep pockets, T-slots, dovetails, internal radii and spherical contours

PRIMARY RISKNeck deflection, holder collision and loss of profile accuracy

Long-neck series are material-specific: 68 HRC for heat-treated mold steel up to 65 HRC, 60 HRC for 304/316/316L, and 58 HRC for electrodes and mold materials.

The form-tool range includes up/down chamfering, T-slots, radiused T-slots, dovetails, internal radii and lollipop cutters.

If a standard profile or neck length cannot provide safe access, geometry is refined from the part drawing or 3D model.

68 HRC Long-neck End Mill, Ball-noseDeep cavities · mold steel up to 65 HRC→60 HRC Long-neck End Mill, Ball-noseDeep cavities · 304/316/316L stainless steel→55 HRC T-slot MillT-slots · versions for steel and aluminum→55 HRC Internal-radius CutterInternal radius · form machining→

Recommendation basis: 2026 catalog · pp. 103–130View Suitable Tools →

DRAWING / SAMPLE / CUSTOM

06 / HOLES AND CUSTOM OPERATIONS

Drilling and Custom Tools from Drawings

The source drawings cover not only standard end mills, but also a 140° drill at 3D depth and a combination tool with multiple diameters and steps.

UNCUT STOCKAccording to the exact part grade, condition and hardness

OPERATIONSSpotting, 3D drilling, steps, chamfers and combined profiles

PRIMARY RISKConcentricity, tolerance stack-up and overload at transitions

For a standard hole, first define diameter, depth, material and stable chip-evacuation capability.

A stepped or combined profile requires the part drawing, tolerances, required roughness and tool-magazine constraints.

Development includes sample testing, cutting-data confirmation and refinement for tool life and machining quality.

Solid Carbide DrillsStandard solid-carbide drills→Special Cutting ToolsCustom geometry from a drawing→

Recommendation basis: Mingtaishun technical drawings · 140° drill and combination toolView Suitable Tools →

03 / QUICK CATALOG ACCESS

When You Only Know the Workpiece Material

Use the filter as a first step, then refine the operation, hardness, overhang and output requirements.

AluminumUA+→Hardened SteelSH · 60/65 HRC→Stainless SteelU6065 · 58 HRC→Cast IronU6065 · 55 HRC→Heat-resistant AlloysSS35→Graphite and Soft MaterialsCeramic→

04 / ENGINEERING REQUEST

When a Standard Filter Is Not Enough

For deep cavities, thin walls, complex profiles, difficult alloys or combined operations, share the inputs with an engineer. The solution can be sample-tested and refined for tool life, machining quality and purchasing plans.

Send Machining Requirements How Development Works →

01Workpiece material, grade and hardness

02Part drawing or machining-zone sketch

03Operation, depth, width and stock allowance

04Machine, spindle, coolant and overhang

05Current tool, cutting data and tool life

06Accuracy, roughness and purchase volume