Solid carbide milling tools are high-quality cutting tools. They are made entirely from carbide, a hard alloy of tungsten carbide and a binding metal (usually cobalt). These tools are characterized by their exceptional hardness, wear resistance and heat resistance. This makes them ideal for demanding milling work at high cutting speeds and temperatures.
Compared to coated or carbide-tipped tools, solid carbide milling tools offer greater precision during milling and a longer tool life. They are capable of efficiently milling a wide range of materials, including hardened steel, stainless steel, aluminum, plastics and composites. Due to their robustness and durability, these milling cutters are particularly suitable for high-speed machining (HSC) and dry machining where no coolant is used.
The range of solid carbide milling tools includes a wide selection of geometries and sizes, including end mills, ball nose end mills, torus cutters and many specialized profiles designed for precise and efficient machining operations. Their excellent performance makes solid carbide end mills a preferred choice in various industries where high demands are placed on machining quality and productivity. However, due to their high cost, they may not be the best choice for all applications. Especially when machining softer materials where other milling tool materials would suffice.