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MC8-203-05

2 Flute Standard Length C-2 Grade Carbide Metric End Mill on 6mm Shank

5mm Dia 2-Flute Metric End Mill 18mm LOC, 6mm Shank, 63mm OAL

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2 Flute Standard Length C-2 Grade Carbide Metric End Mill on 6mm Shank — MC8-203-05
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OAL 63 mmFlute 18 mmShank Ø6 mmCutter Ø5 mmSquare
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About this series

C8 C-2 Grade Carbide End Mills

2 and 3 flute C-2 grade end mills on 1/4" shanks for strength

The C8 series is a square-end, C-2 grade carbide end mill with a 30 degree helix, offered in 2 flute (C8-201/C8-203) and 3 flute (C8-301/C8-303) configurations in stub and standard lengths. All sizes are on 1/4" shanks for strength. Offered uncoated or with DLC coating. The same C8 tools also serve as 2 and 3 flute spiral routers for signmaking, engraving and CNC production in wood and plastics.

  • Square end with 30 degree helix
  • 2 and 3 flute, stub and standard lengths
  • All sizes on 1/4" shanks for strength
  • Uncoated or DLC coated

Aluminum, copper, magnesium, plastics, composites, brass, wood

Headline spec

C-2 grade, 30 degree helix, all sizes on 1/4" shanks

Best for

  • Slotting and side milling
  • Helical interpolation
  • Spiral routing for signmaking, engraving and CNC production

Specifications

US machining terms with ISO 13399 codes.

Cutting DiameterDC
5 mm
Diameter ToleranceDC tol
0.000/-0.002
Shank DiameterDMM
6 mm
Length of Cut (LOC)APMX
18 mm
Overall Length (OAL)OAL
63 mm
Number of FlutesNOF
2
Helix AngleFHA
30°
Helix HandFHH
Right-hand
Cut Direction
Right-hand cut
Shank Blend Angle
15°
End Type
Square End
Center Cutting
Yes — plunges
Shear Direction
Up-shear
Series
MC8-203 — 2 Flute Standard Length C-2 Grade Carbide Metric End Mill on 6mm Shank

Cuts these materials

AluminumCopper & BrassMagnesiumPlasticsCompositesWood

Applications

Side MillingHelical InterpolationHigh PerformanceRoughingSemi-FinishingFinishingDryWetCold AirSpray MistMiniature

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Tolerances

TypeMinMax
Cutting Diameter0-0.002
Length of Cut+0.030
Overall Length+0.06-0.06
Shank Diameter-0.0001-0.0002

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Part MC8-203-05

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