Solid carbide tools offer long tool life and faster cutting speeds than other substrates, but are more brittle and must be used with rigid toolholding systems
Uncoated tools feature just the base substrate without any additional treatment or coatings and are suitable for a wide range of applications
Round shanks allow use with a wide variety of toolholding systems
When run in a counterclockwise direction (right-hand cut) spiral fluted tools evacuate chips up and out of the cut to reduce clogging
2-flute end mills are generally used for plunging, slotting, and heavy peripheral cuts