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NS-402-16

4 Flute Variable Helix Std. Length Solid Carbide End Mill for Steels & Cast Iron

0.5-in Dia 4-Flute End Mill, 1.125-in LOC, 0.5-in Shank, 3-in OAL, 0.01-in Chamfer with Weldon Flats

4 Flute Variable Helix Std. Length Solid Carbide End Mill for Steels & Cast Iron — NS-402-16
Series photo — representative of the NS-402 family
OAL 3″Flute 1.125″Shank Ø0.5″Cutter Ø0.5″Square
Scaled drawing — true to this tool's dimensions (inch)
Speeds & FeedsDialed to this exact tool — free
NS Series recommended engagement diagrams: slotting at 1 x diameter width and .5 x diameter depth, profiling at .5 x diameter radial width and 1 x diameter axial depth

4-flute variable-helix Tuffy grade end mills for cast iron and steels to 40 HRc — stub, standard, and long lengths, AlTiN coated, with optional flats for high-torque cuts.

  • 4 flute, variable helix — the variable pitch damps harmonics for stable cuts in cast iron and steel up to 40 HRc hardness
  • Three lengths per diameter: NS-401 stub, NS-402 standard, NS-403 long (e.g. 1/2": 3/4", 1-1/8", and 1-1/2" flute lengths)
  • Inch sizes 3/16"–1"; metric MNS line runs 4–20 mm
  • Every tool AlTiN (aluminum titanium nitride) coated, in flats (-FL) and no-flats versions — 'Slippage? Tool Holder — Add Flats!' for high-torque cuts
  • Protective corner chamfer on every size, .008 to .02 by diameter (metric 0.2–0.5 mm)
  • Guide engagement guidance: slot at 1 × diameter width and .5 × diameter depth; profile at .5 × diameter radial width and 1 × diameter axial depth
  • Applications: slotting, side milling, helical interpolation, ramping, high-performance roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing — dry or wet
  • Tolerances: NS cutting dia −.001/−.002, shank −.0001/−.0002, flute length +.060/−.000; MNS cutting dia −0.025/−0.050 mm, shank −0.002/−0.005 mm

From the RobbJack Applications Guide.

About this series

NS / MNS Tuffy Grade Carbide End Mills

Variable-helix 4-flute tools for titanium, steel & high-temp alloys

The NS Series (and metric MNS Series) are 4-flute Tuffy Grade carbide end mills with variable helix geometry, AlTiN coated, built for machining titanium, steel and high-temp alloys. Offered in stub (NS-401), standard (NS-402) and long (NS-403) lengths, with or without flats for high-torque cuts. Featured application: 6Al4V titanium flap track for airplane wings.

  • 4 flute, square end
  • Variable helix geometry
  • AlTiN coated
  • Available with flats for high-torque cuts (add -FL); flats eliminate tool-holder slippage
  • Offered in stub, standard and long lengths
  • Inch (NS) and metric (MNS) sizes

Cast iron, steel, and materials up to 40 HRc hardness; titanium and high-temp alloys. Applications: slotting, side milling, helical interpolation, ramping, high-performance roughing, semi-finishing and finishing (dry or wet).

Headline spec

4-flute variable-helix Tuffy Grade carbide, AlTiN coated

Best for

  • Titanium machining (e.g. 6Al4V)
  • Steel and high-temp alloys
  • Slotting and profile milling
  • High-performance roughing and finishing

Specifications

US machining terms with ISO 13399 codes.

Cutting DiameterDC
0.5″
Diameter ToleranceDC tol
0.0010/0.0000
Max Cutting DiameterDCX
0.501″
Shank DiameterDMM
0.5″
Length of Cut (LOC)APMX
1.125″
Overall Length (OAL)OAL
3″
Corner ChamferCHW
0.01″
Chamfer AngleKCH
45°
Number of FlutesNOF
4
Helix AngleFHA
Variable
Helix HandFHH
Right-hand
Cut Direction
Right-hand cut
End Type
Chamfer
Center Cutting
Yes — plunges
Shank Flats
Available (-FL)
Series
NS-402 — 4 Flute Variable Helix Std. Length Solid Carbide End Mill for Steels & Cast Iron

Cuts these materials

Cast IronSteelHardened 30–40 HRc

Applications

SlottingSide MillingHelical InterpolationRampingHigh PerformanceRoughingSemi-FinishingFinishingDryWetCold AirSpray Mist

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Tolerances

TypeMinMax
Cutting Diameter+0.0010
Length of Cut+0.060
Overall Length+0.06-0.06
Shank Diameter-0.0001-0.0002
Starting at$164.10

Made & shipped in the USA · lead time confirmed at order. Buy at retail or through your distributor.

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