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End Mill for Copper 4 Flute Long Neck Flat End Mill

SAMHO DLC-Coated 4-Flute Long Neck Flat End Mill — High-Precision Machining Solution for Copper

Designed specifically for high-precision copper machining, this tool also performs well in aluminum alloy and resin machining applications requiring both efficiency and surface quality.

Core Performance Advantages

DLC Low-Friction Coating Technology:Reduces material adhesion and minimizes built-up edge BUE)formation. This results in improved cutting stability and higher surface finish quality in copper machining applications.
4-Flute High-Rigidity Design:Provides improved cutting stability while reducing vibration. It also maintains efficient feed rates for consistent material removal.
Long Neck Structure for Complex Machining:Optimized for deep slots, narrow cavities, and complex geometries. It improves tool accessibility and reduces the risk of interference during machining.
Efficient Chip Evacuation and Low-Heat Cutting Performance:Reduces cutting heat accumulation and improves chip evacuation. This helps prevent surface discoloration and quality instability during copper machining.

High-Precision Manufacturing Standards

Fine-Grain Carbide Substrate:High-strength carbide material improves fracture resistance and ensures stable tool performance under demanding machining conditions.
Precision Shank Diameter Control (0 to -0.003 mm):Ensures high clamping accuracy and excellent concentricity. This supports stable performance in high-end precision CNC machining.
Consistent Manufacturing Quality:Advanced production control ensures batch-to-batch consistency and repeatable machining accuracy.

In precision non-ferrous metal machining, tool performance demands high stability, strong wear resistance, and consistent cutting sharpness. These requirements become even more critical when machining red copper. Its high ductility often leads to material adhesion, built-up edge formation, and poor surface finish.

The SAMHO DLC-coated 4-flute long-neck flat end mill is engineered specifically for high-precision red copper machining. The DLC coating significantly reduces friction and helps prevent material sticking to the cutting edges. As a result, chip evacuation is smoother, cutting forces are lower, and tool life is extended.


Advanced Technical Features

High-Lubricity DLC Coating for Stable, Long-Life Machining Performance

Our proprietary DLC low-friction coating is engineered to improve cutting stability in demanding non-ferrous machining applications, especially for highly adhesive materials such as copper.

The coating delivers the following advantages:

  • Strong anti-adhesion performance: Reduces built-up edge (BUE) formation and prevents material sticking during copper machining
  • Improved wear resistance: Maintains sharp cutting edges and stable performance during medium to high-speed continuous cutting
  • High coating adhesion strength: Ensures excellent coating durability under high friction and thermal load conditions, reducing premature coating failure and extending tool life

4-Flute Long-Neck Flat End Mill Design for Copper and Non-Ferrous Materials

This tool is structurally optimized for precision finishing of copper while maintaining versatility for aluminum and resin machining.

  • 4-flute high-stability geometry: Increases feed rate capability while reducing vibration and improving overall machining stability
  • Long-neck design: Ideal for deep cavities, narrow slots, and complex geometries where tool reach and clearance are critical
  • Flat-bottom cutting edge: Produces clean, accurate surfaces and sharp edges in finishing operations for copper, aluminum alloys, and resin materials

Efficient Chip Evacuation and Low-Heat Cutting Performance

The combination of DLC coating and optimized flute geometry ensures smooth and stable machining performance:

  • Efficient chip evacuation: Prevents chip buildup in the cutting zone and reduces the risk of secondary cutting damage
  • Reduced cutting heat: Low-friction surface minimizes heat generation, helping maintain surface quality in copper machining
  • Improved surface finish: Delivers consistent high-quality finishes on copper, aluminum, and resin materials

High-Strength Fine-Grain Carbide Substrate

Built on a premium micro-grain carbide substrate and manufactured with high-precision grinding processes:

  • Stable dimensional accuracy: Ensures consistent performance and repeatability in batch production
  • High fracture resistance: Suitable for high feed rates and complex tool paths without compromising tool integrity
  • Multi-material capability: Optimized for copper machining, while also performing effectively in aluminum alloys and resin materials

Target Applications & Industries

This series of 4-flute long-neck square end mills with DLC coating is engineered for high-precision non-ferrous metal machining. It is especially effective for demanding finishing applications on copper. It also provides stable performance and high-quality surface finishes when machining aluminum alloys and resin materials.

Widely Used In the Following Applications:

Precision Machining of Copper Parts
Ideal for electrode components, conductive parts, and precision workpieces that require high surface finish quality and dimensional accuracy.

Deep Cavity and Complex Pocket Machining
The long-neck design supports deep slots, narrow cavities, and other geometries where tool reach and interference avoidance are critical.

Aluminum Alloy Component Machining
Delivers efficient material removal while maintaining smooth cutting performance and excellent surface finish.

Resin and Non-Metal Material Finishing
Suitable for mold prototypes, electrical insulation parts, and precision plastic components.

High-Precision Contouring and Complex Geometry Machining
Optimized for multi-axis CNC machining, enabling accurate contour control and fine feature detailing.


Why Choose SAMHO as Your Wholesale Partner?

DLC Coating Optimized for Copper Machining

Designed specifically for copper machining, the DLC coating effectively reduces material adhesion and BUE formation. This improves cutting stability and surface finish quality. It is also suitable for aluminum alloys and resin materials.

Low Friction and High Wear Resistance for Extended Tool Life

The DLC coating provides excellent anti-wear and anti-adhesion performance. It maintains sharp cutting edges during continuous cutting and medium-to-high-speed machining, significantly extending tool life.

Long Neck Design for Deep Cavity and Complex Machining

Engineered for deep grooves, narrow cavities, and complex geometries. The long-neck structure improves tool accessibility and reduces the risk of interference in confined machining areas.

Efficient Chip Evacuation and Low-Heat Cutting Performance

The low-friction surface helps reduce cutting heat buildup. It also improves chip evacuation efficiency, helping prevent surface burns and instability during copper machining operations.

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

2 flute flat long neck end mill

Total 24 models

Model Number Outside Diameter Length Of Cut Effective Length Shank Taper Angle Overall Length Number Of Flutes Shank Diameter In Stock
SHDLS4-010040 1 1.5 4 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-010060 1 1.5 6 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-010080 1 1.5 8 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-010100 1 1.5 10 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-010120 1 1.5 12 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-015040 1.5 2.3 4 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-015060 1.5 2.3 6 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-015080 1.5 2.3 8 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-015100 1.5 2.3 10 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-015120 1.5 2.3 12 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-020060 2 3 6 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-020080 2 3 8 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-020100 2 3 10 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-020120 2 3 12 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-020160 2 3 16 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-020200 2 3 20 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-030100 3 4.5 10 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-030120 3 4.5 12 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-030160 3 4.5 16 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-030200 3 4.5 20 12° 50 4 4
SHDLS4-030100-6 3 4.5 10 12° 50 4 6
SHDLS4-030120-6 3 4.5 12 12° 50 4 6
SHDLS4-030160-6 3 4.5 16 12° 50 4 6
SHDLS4-030200-6 3 4.5 20 12° 50 4 6

Contour Milling Parameters

Work Material Oxygen-free & Copper
(mm) Diameter (mm) Effective Lengt (min-1) Speed (mm/min) Feed
D 1.0 4 18000 1500
D 1.0 6 16000 1300
D 1.0 8 12000 1000
D 1.0 10 10000 800
D 1.0 12 8000 500
D 1.5 4 18000 1800
D 1.5 6 18000 1800
D 1.5 8 16000 1500
D 1.5 10 16000 1300
D 1.5 12 10000 800
D 2.0 6 16000 2000
D 2.0 8 16000 2000
D 2.0 10 16000 1800
D 2.0 12 16000 1800
D 2.0 16 12000 1300
D 2.0 20 8000 800
D 3.0 10 14000 2000
D 3.0 12 14000 2000
D 3.0 16 12000 1800
D 3.0 20 12000 1800
D 3.0 10 14000 2000
D 3.0 12 14000 2000
D 3.0 16 12000 1800
D 3.0 20 12000 1800

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.

Download 2: End Mill for Copper 4 Flute Long Neck Flat End Mill File

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