TL-303-08
3 Flute Extra Length Tuffy Grade Carbide End Mill
0.25-in Dia 3-Flute End Mill, 1.25-in LOC, 0.25-in Shank, 3-in OAL
OrderingTL-303-08·$126.10


3-flute extra-length Tuffy grade square end mills — long flutes for deep side milling, with shank flats on the larger inch sizes.
- 3 flute square end extra-length Tuffy grade carbide with 30° helix
- Long flute lengths for deep walls — up to 3" of flute on the 3/4" tool (5" OAL); metric MTL runs up to 75 mm flute on the 20 mm tool (130 mm OAL)
- Inch sizes 1/8"–3/4" (TL-303); metric sizes 3–20 mm (MTL-303)
- Shank flats on the 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" inch sizes for secure holding; 1/8"–5/16" and 7/16" sizes and all metric tools do not have flats
- Rated for side milling, semi-finishing, and finishing — wet, cold air, or spray mist
- Broad material range: aluminum, copper, magnesium, cast iron, steel, stainless steel, plastics, brass, and wood
- Tolerances: cutting dia −.001/−.002 at 1/8" and +.001/−.000 from 3/16"–3/4"; shank −.0001/−.0002; flute length +.060/−.000 (MTL cutting dia +.025/−.000 mm from 4–20 mm)
- Guide cross-reference for chatter on long reaches: consider the FM Series or add Mirror Edge treatment
From the RobbJack Applications Guide.

About this series
TL / MTL Extra Length Tuffy Grade Carbide End Mills
3 flute extra-length square-end mills for deep-reach work
The TL-303 is a 3 flute, extra-length, square-end Tuffy Grade carbide end mill with a 30 degree helix. MTL-303 is the metric extra-length version (metric tools do not have flats). Available in inch sizes 1/8" to 3/4" and metric sizes 3 mm to 20 mm.
- Extra length, 3 flute square end, 30 degree helix
- Inch (TL) and metric (MTL) versions
- Metric tools do not have flats
Aluminum, copper, magnesium, cast iron, steel, stainless steel, plastics, brass, wood
Headline spec
Extra length, 3 flute, 30 degree helix
Best for
- Side milling
- Semi-finishing and finishing
Specifications
US machining terms with ISO 13399 codes.
- Cutting DiameterDC
- 0.25″
- Diameter ToleranceDC tol
- 0.0010/0.0000
- Max Cutting DiameterDCX
- 0.251″
- Shank DiameterDMM
- 0.25″
- Length of Cut (LOC)APMX
- 1.25″
- Overall Length (OAL)OAL
- 3″
- Number of FlutesNOF
- 3
- Helix AngleFHA
- 30°
- Helix HandFHH
- Right-hand
- Cut Direction
- Right-hand cut
- End Type
- Square End
- Center Cutting
- Yes — plunges
- Series
- TL-303 — 3 Flute Extra Length Tuffy Grade Carbide End Mill
Cuts these materials
Applications
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Tolerances
| Type | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting Diameter | +0.001 | 0 |
| Length of Cut | +0.06 | 0 |
| Overall Length | +0.06 | -0.06 |
| Shank Diameter | -0.0001 | -0.0002 |
Part TL-303-08
Made & shipped in the USA · lead time confirmed at order. Test this tool in your spindle at retail, or get it through your RobbJack distributor.
Performance guaranteed. Run it against the tool you use today — if it doesn't beat it, we'll make it right.
Starting at
$126.10
TL-303-08
Starting speeds & feeds for the TL-303-08
Dial in for your machine →RobbJack's tested starting numbers for this exact tool, from the same engine and the same default machine as the calculator: a 12,000 RPM / 400 IPM / 30 HP machining center, rigid setup, full-depth cut. A faster or smaller spindle changes the RPM and feed — enter yours in the calculator and it re-governs every number.
| Material | Operation | SFM | RPM | Feed (IPM) | Chip load / tooth | DOC (in) | WOC (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6061(T4-T6) Aluminum | Roughing — full slot | 786 | 12,000 | 230.4 | .00640 | .2500 | .2500 |
| 6061(T4-T6) Aluminum | Finishing | 786 | 12,000 | 115.2 | .00320 | .2500 | .0125 |
| Free-Cutting Brass | Roughing — full slot | 750 | 11,460 | 110 | .00320 | .2500 | .2500 |
| Free-Cutting Brass | Finishing | 750 | 11,460 | 55 | .00160 | .2500 | .0125 |
| Acetal | Roughing — full slot | 786 | 12,000 | 230.4 | .00640 | .2500 | .2500 |
| Acetal | Finishing | 786 | 12,000 | 115.2 | .00320 | .2500 | .0125 |
Read before you run
Recommendations are computed starting points based on typical conditions — not guarantees of performance, tool life, or fitness for your application. Machining involves inherent risk: you are solely responsible for safe operation, for verifying every parameter against your machine, spindle, toolholding, workholding, and guarding limits, and for proving all parameters on a test cut before production. RobbJack Corporation assumes no liability for tool breakage, machine damage, scrapped parts, production loss, or personal injury arising from use of these recommendations. By using this calculator you accept RobbJack's Terms & Conditions.
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Same series, different size — what changes from this tool is shown in red.
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- TL-303-14$233.25Ø 0.4375″LOC 1.75″OAL 3.75″3 FL
- TL-303-16$293.65Ø 0.5″LOC 2″OAL 4″3 FL
- TL-303-20$436.50Ø 0.625″LOC 2.5″OAL 4.625″3 FL
- TL-303-24$633.00Ø 0.75″LOC 3″OAL 5″3 FL