SPS-403-16-060
SPS Super Python — 4 Flute Variable Helix Standard Length Tuffy Grade Carbide End Mill
RobbJack SPS Super Python Series — Tuffy-grade carbide that strikes harder and cuts faster. Variable-helix, all-center-cutting geometry for aggressive metal removal in stainless, super alloys, Inconel, titanium and steel to 40 HRc. 0.5-in Dia 4-Flute End Mill, 1.25-in LOC, 0.5-in Shank, 3-in OAL, 0.06 CR


The Super Python: RobbJack's flagship variable-helix, all-center-cutting Tuffy grade end mills — up to 1031% more metal removed per minute in Inconel 718.
- Variable-helix, all-center-cutting geometry in Tuffy grade carbide, AlTiN coated — built to take the most aggressive cuts in the toughest materials
- Materials: stainless, super alloys, Inconel, titanium, cast iron, and steels to 40 HRc
- Headline result: 1031% more metal removed per minute in an Inconel 718 full slot — 0.130 in³/min in one pass vs 0.0127 in³/min for a typical high-performance tool (1/4" tool demonstration)
- 4 flute (SPS-401 stub, SPS-403 standard, SPS-405 extended) and 5 flute (SPS-501, SPS-503, SPS-505) versions, 1/4"–1" cutting diameter
- Flute lengths from 1/2" (1/4" stub) up to 2-5/8" on 5" OAL standard-length 1" tools
- Seven standard corner radii per diameter (e.g. .010"–.190" on catalog sizes) plus ball-end (-BN) versions
- Optional flats (-FL) for high-torque tool holding
- Applications: slotting, side milling, helical interpolation, ramping, high-performance roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing — dry, wet, cold air, or spray mist
- Every part number stocked and made in the USA
From the RobbJack Applications Guide.


About this series
SPS Super Python Series
Strikes harder. Cuts faster.
Tuffy-grade carbide end mills with revolutionary variable-helix, all-center-cutting geometry built to take the most aggressive cuts in the toughest materials — stainless, super alloys, Inconel, titanium and steel up to 40 HRc — at dramatically higher metal-removal rates.
- Variable helix, all center-cutting for aggressive, stable cuts
- 4- and 5-flute, stub / standard / extra-long lengths
- 7 standard corner radii plus optional flats (-FL) for high torque
- Every part number in stock
Headline spec
Up to 1000% MRR increase (Inconel 718, 1/4" full slot)
Best for
- Inconel & super alloys
- Stainless & titanium
- Hardened steel to 40 HRc
Specifications
US machining terms with ISO 13399 codes.
- Cutting DiameterDC
- 0.5″
- Shank DiameterDMM
- 0.5″
- Length of Cut (LOC)APMX
- 1.25″
- Overall Length (OAL)OAL
- 3″
- Corner RadiusRE
- 0.06″
- Number of FlutesNOF
- 4
- Helix AngleFHA
- Variable
- End Type
- Corner Radius
- Center Cutting
- Yes — plunges
- Shank Flats
- Available (-FL)
- Series
- SPS-403 — SPS Super Python — 4 Flute Variable Helix Standard Length Tuffy Grade Carbide End Mill
Cuts these materials
Applications
See it run · 2 videos
Made & shipped in the USA · lead time confirmed at order. Buy at retail or through your distributor.
Performance guaranteed. Run it against the tool you use today — if it doesn't beat it, we'll make it right.
Adds Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN) · $83.95 — our pick for your material. Choose another finish below.
Proven in the field
- $548,290saved per year drilling carbon-fiber aircraft
- $216,000saved per year trimming aircraft skins
- 1,000%metal-removal increase in Inconel 718 (SPS)
Finishes (1)
SPS-403-16-060
$83.95
Available to order
Starting at
$83.95
Performance guaranteed
More in the SPS-403 series
Same series, different size — what changes from this tool is shown in red.
- SPS-403-08-010$37.00Ø 0.25″LOC 0.75″CR 0.01″OAL 2.5″
- SPS-403-08-030$37.00Ø 0.25″LOC 0.75″CR 0.03″OAL 2.5″
- SPS-403-08-060$37.00Ø 0.25″LOC 0.75″OAL 2.5″4 FL
- SPS-403-08-BN$40.60Ø 0.25″LOC 0.75″CR 0.125″OAL 2.5″
- SPS-403-12-010$51.55Ø 0.375″LOC 1″CR 0.01″OAL 2.5″
- SPS-403-12-030$51.55Ø 0.375″LOC 1″CR 0.03″OAL 2.5″
- SPS-403-12-060$53.10Ø 0.375″LOC 1″OAL 2.5″4 FL
- SPS-403-12-120$59.55Ø 0.375″LOC 1″CR 0.12″OAL 2.5″
- SPS-403-12-BN$64.70Ø 0.375″LOC 1″CR 0.1875″OAL 2.5″
- SPS-403-16-010$82.40CR 0.01″Ø 0.5″4 FLLOC 1.25″
- SPS-403-16-030$82.40CR 0.03″Ø 0.5″4 FLLOC 1.25″
- SPS-403-16-120$90.40CR 0.12″Ø 0.5″4 FLLOC 1.25″