Ceratizit End Mills Feature Optimized Tool Geometry

Ceratizit’s OptiLine solid carbide end mills are crafted from premium substrate with optimized tool geometry and specialized Dragonskin coating.

Available in four-, five-, six- and seven-flute options, OptiLine was developed for high-performance machining for a wide range of materials, applications and strategies. The four-flute features variable helix and pitch and provides maximum stability for demanding operations. With constant helix and variable pitch, the five-flute is well suited for a wide range of materials. The OptiLine seven-flute end mill is optimized for high-efficiency milling (HEM) machining and light finishing. Its constant helix and variable pitch design provide optimal performance across various metals.

OptiLine’s six-flute end mill has an asymmetrical variable helix and variable index flute configuration that provides enhanced stability during cutting operations and includes chip splitters designed for applications involving 2.5 × D cutting lengths. The six-flute end mill was engineered specifically for titanium and super alloys.

Much like the OptiLine six-flute, the MaxiMill – 211-DC was developed for heat-resistant materials like titanium and other super alloys. The MaxiMill – 211-DC indexable insert milling system, which features advanced coolant supply, was created through in-house additive manufacturing with 3D-printed cooling channels. Additive processes enable the shoulder mill to funnel the optimum amount of coolant directly on the insert flanks. In turn, it provides process reliability when machining heat-resistant materials.

The MaxiMill – 211-DC has 60% longer tool life compared to tools with standard cooling, according to Ceratizit. Despite the complexity of the coolant holes inside the tool body, the MaxiMill – 211-DC is compatible with standard adapters with through-coolant supply without requiring any standard coolant on the chip breaker.