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End Mill for Copper 4 flute flat end mill

SAMHO DLC-Coated 4-Flute Flat End Mill-High-Performance Tool for Precision Copper, Aluminum, and Plastic Machining

Stop letting material adhesion, BUE, and tool wear reduce your machining efficiency and profitability. These issues directly impact tool life and production stability.

The SAMHO DLC-coated 4-flute flat end mill series is specifically engineered for high-precision copper machining. It also delivers reliable performance in aluminum alloys and engineering plastics.

With advanced DLC low-friction coating technology and a high-rigidity 4-flute structure, this tool significantly improves cutting stability, surface finish, and tool life. It is well-suited for demanding, high-volume production environments.

Applicable Materials:Optimized for copper machining (core application). Also suitable for high-efficiency milling of aluminum alloys and engineering resins.

Excellent Anti-Adhesion Performance:The DLC coating provides a very low coefficient of friction. It effectively reduces material adhesion and built-up edge formation during copper cutting. This ensures stable machining performance and improved surface quality.
High-Precision Manufacturing Standard:Shank diameter tolerance is tightly controlled within 0 to +0.003 mm. This ensures stable clamping performance, high machining consistency, and suitability for automated CNC production environments.

In non-ferrous metal precision machining, especially when cutting highly ductile and adhesive materials such as pure copper, cutting tools must meet extremely high standards for sharpness, chip evacuation, and anti-adhesion performance. At the same time, high-speed machining of aluminum alloys and resin materials requires a careful balance between cutting efficiency and consistent surface finish.

The SAMHO DLC-coated 4-flute square end mill series (D1–12 mm) is specifically engineered for these demanding applications. Its low-friction DLC coating significantly reduces built-up edge formation during copper machining, improving cutting stability and extending tool life.

The 4-flute geometry enhances feed rates while maintaining rigidity and cutting smoothness. This design allows stable performance in both high-speed aluminum milling and precision machining of resin materials.


Advanced Technical Features

DLC High-Lubricity Coating for Extended Tool Life

This DLC-coated end mill uses advanced Diamond-Like Carbon low-friction coating technology to deliver excellent anti-adhesion and wear resistance in non-ferrous metal machining.

Superior Anti-Adhesion Performance:When machining highly ductile materials such as copper, the coating effectively suppresses built-up edge (BUE) formation. This ensures stable cutting performance and improved surface finish.

High Wear Resistance and Longer Tool Life:The DLC coating significantly reduces wear under continuous high-speed cutting conditions, extending overall tool service life.

Strong Coating Adhesion:The coating maintains excellent bonding strength to the carbide substrate. It remains stable under high load and friction, reducing the risk of peeling or flaking.

4-Flute Flat-End Geometry Optimized for Copper Machining

This 4-flute end mill is specifically designed for copper machining while maintaining strong performance in aluminum alloys and engineering plastics.

4-Flute High-Rigidity Design:The 4-flute structure improves feed rate capability while maintaining cutting stability in medium-to-high speed operations.

Flat-End Cutting Geometry:Suitable for face milling, slotting, and contour finishing. It ensures accurate geometry and consistent machining results.

Optimized Cutting Edge for Copper:A sharp and refined cutting edge reduces cutting resistance and improves chip control, especially in sticky copper materials.

Multi-Material Capability:Also performs well in aluminum milling and plastic machining, offering smooth chip evacuation and reliable surface finish quality.

High-Precision Fine-Grain Carbide Substrate

Manufactured from high-strength fine-grain carbide with precision edge grinding to ensure stable and consistent performance.

Consistent Dimensional Accuracy:Suitable for batch production environments requiring tight tolerances and repeatability.

Improved Chipping Resistance:Enhanced toughness improves tool reliability under interrupted cutting and higher feed conditions.

Stable Machining Performance:Designed for continuous machining of ductile materials such as copper, ensuring long-term stability.


Target Applications & Industries

This DLC-coated 4-flute flat-end end mill is suitable for:

  • Copper machining (primary application)
  • Aluminum alloy high-speed milling
  • Engineering plastic and resin finishing
  • Electronic component and precision part manufacturing

Why Choose SAMHO as Your Wholesale Partner?

Optimized for Copper Machining with Excellent Anti-Adhesion Performance

Designed specifically for copper machining applications, the DLC low-friction coating effectively reduces BUE formation. This improves cutting stability, enhances surface finish quality, and helps reduce scrap rates in production.

High-Lubricity DLC Coating for Extended Tool Life

The advanced DLC coating delivers high hardness and strong wear resistance. It minimizes friction and tool adhesion during continuous high-speed cutting, helping significantly extend tool life in demanding production environments.

Stable Performance for Industrial Mass Production

Engineered for consistent performance in high-volume manufacturing. Suitable for electronic components, precision parts, and mold machining, ensuring stable quality and reliable tool supply for long-term B2B cooperation.

Recommended Materials for Machining (Highly Recommended: ⭐️ | Recommended: ⭕️ | Suggested: )

Category Work Material Grade
DIE STEEL Carbon steels (S45C/S55C)
Alloy steels (SK/SCM/SUS)
Prehardened steels (NAK/HPM)
Hardened steels (~55/~60/~70HRC)
SPECIAL MATERIAL Aluminum alloys ⭕️
Graphite
Copper ⭐️
Plastics ⭕️
Carbon fiber
Titanium alloys
Heat resistant alloys
Cemented carbide
Hard brittle (non-metallic) material

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Total 16 models

Model Number Outside Diameter Length Of Cut Shank Taper Angle Overall Length Number Of Flutes Shank Diameter In Stock
SHDS4-0100250 1 2.5 12° 50 4 4
SHDS4-0150450 1.5 4.5 12° 50 4 4
SHDS4-0200600 2 6 12° 50 4 4
SHDS4-0250700 2.5 7 12° 50 4 4
SHDS4-0300800-3 3 8 50 4 3
SHDS4-0300800-4 3 8 12° 50 4 4
SHDS4-0300800-6 3 8 12° 50 4 6
SHDS4-0401000-4 4 10 50 4 4
SHDS4-0401000-6 4 10 12° 50 4 6
SHDS4-0401200-75 4 12 12° 75 4 4
SHDS4-0501300 5 13 12° 50 4 6
SHDS4-0601500 6 15 50 4 6
SHDS4-0601800-75 6 18 75 4 6
SHDS4-0601800-100 6 18 100 4 6
SHDS4-0802000 8 20 60 4 8
SHDS4-0802400-75 8 24 75 4 8
SHDS4-0802400-100 8 24 100 4 8
SHDS4-0802400-150 8 24 150 4 8
SHDS4-1002500 10 25 75 4 10
SHDS4-1003000-100 10 30 100 4 10
SHDS4-1003000-150 10 30 150 4 10
SHDS4-1203000 12 30 75 4 12
SHDS4-1205000-100 12 50 100 4 12
SHDS4-1205000-150 12 50 150 4 12

Side Milling Parameters

Work Material Oxygen-free & Copper
(mm) Diameter (min-1) Speed (mm/min) Feed
D1.0 10000 220
D1.5 8000 240
D2.0 8000 300
D2.5 8000 300
D3 7000 400
D4 7000 500
D5 7000 500
D6 7000 500
D8 6500 600
D10 5500 600
D12 5000 600

Milling Amount for Side Milling(mm)

Work Material \ Length of Cut 2.5D (Length of Cut=Diameter*2.5) 4D (Length of Cut=Diameter*4)
45HRC以下Below 45HRC ae​=0.07Dap​=2D ae​=0.07Dap​=2D
45HRC以上Above 45HRC ae​=0.03Dap​=1.5D ae​=0.03Dap​=1.5D

D: Diameter (mm)

ap:AxialDepth (mm)

ae: Radial Depth (mm)

Contour Milling Parameters

Work Material Oxygen-free & Copper
(mm) Diameter (min-1) Speed (mm/min) Feed
D1.0 18000 1600
D1.5 16000 1800
D2.0 16000 1800
D2.5 14000 2200
D3 12000 2200
D4 10000 2200
D5 9000 2500
D6 9000 2500
D8 8000 2500
D10 7000 2500
D12 6000 2500

Note:
Decrease both spindle speed and feed rate proportionally when the milling parameters exceed the machine’s maximum
spindle speed;

*Recommend oil coolant for Stainless Steels and Heat Resistance Alloys;

*Recommend using a non-contact measuring device to avoid damaging the precision tip point;

*Decrease both spindle speed and feed rate proportionally in case of chattering.

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