{"product_id":"1-2-3-flute-square-end-mill-for-aluminum-dlc-coated","title":"1\/2\" 3-Flute Square End Mill for Aluminum – DLC Coated","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLS-CT-1308\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTool Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare End Mill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" (0.500\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Flutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength of Cut (LOC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/4\" (1.250\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length (OAL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\" (3.000\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoating \/ Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum and Non-Ferrous Metals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd Geometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare End\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum \u0026amp; Non-Ferrous Metals (ISO N):\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel (ISO P):\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Optimal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast Iron (ISO K):\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Optimal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel (ISO M):\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Temperature Alloys (ISO S):\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardened Steel (ISO H):\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLS-CT-1308 1\/2\" 3-Flute Square End Mill\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for precision CNC milling of aluminum and other non-ferrous materials. Featuring a slick DLC coating and a three-flute cutting geometry, this end mill provides a balance of efficient material removal, chip evacuation, and surface finish quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ethree-flute design\u003c\/strong\u003e offers additional cutting edges compared to traditional two-flute end mills while maintaining space for chip evacuation during aluminum machining. Its DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating gives the flutes a hard, slick surface that resists built-up edge, so aluminum chips release cleanly and the tool lasts longer than an uncoated end mill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" cutting diameter, 1-1\/4\" length of cut, and 3\" overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e, this large-diameter end mill is ideal for precision profiling, slotting, pocketing, and general aluminum milling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use with compatible CNC milling machines, including the \u003cstrong\u003eLangmuir Systems MR-1 CNC Gantry Mill\u003c\/strong\u003e, the LS-CT-1308 is a versatile cutting tool for machinists, fabricators, and manufacturers working with aluminum components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-flute geometry for efficient aluminum cutting and chip evacuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDLC coating resists built-up edge in aluminum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquare-end cutting geometry for flat-bottom pockets, slots, and precise profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/2\" diameter for heavy material removal, large pockets and wide profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with the Langmuir Systems MR-1 CNC Gantry Mill and other suitable CNC milling machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.langmuirsystems.com\/mr1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLangmuir Systems MR-1 CNC Gantry Mill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for precision metal machining, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.langmuirsystems.com\/collections\/mr1-tooling\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexplore our full selection of CNC cutting tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to find the right tooling for your next project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Langmuir Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44801424916558,"sku":"LS-CT-1308","price":92.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2587\/7650\/files\/12-3-flute-square-end-mill-for-aluminum-dlc-coated-5477397.jpg?v=1793769311","url":"https:\/\/www.langmuirsystems.com\/products\/1-2-3-flute-square-end-mill-for-aluminum-dlc-coated","provider":"Langmuir Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}