XG-402-06
4 Flute Variable Helix Standard Length Tuffy Grade Carbide End Mill
0.1875-in Dia 4-Flute End Mill, 0.625-in LOC,0.1875-in Shank, 2.5-in OAL, 0.008-in CR
OrderingXG-402-06·Aluminum Titanium Nitride (AlTiN)·$74.35Change finish


4 and 5 flute variable-helix Tuffy grade end mills for titanium, steels, and high-temp alloys — corner-radius protected, AlTiN coated, with optional flats for high-torque cuts.
- Four sub-lines: XG-400 4-flute stub, XG-402 4-flute standard, XG-500 5-flute stub, XG-502 5-flute standard — plus XG-402-BN ball end; all variable helix to damp vibration and chatter
- Tuffy grade carbide, AlTiN (aluminum titanium nitride) coated, for titanium, cast iron, steel, stainless steel, and super alloys up to 40 HRc hardness
- Inch sizes 1/16"–1" (1/16"–1/8" ride on a 1/8" shank); metric MXG-402 runs 6–20 mm — marked NEW! with smaller sizes added
- Every size carries a corner radius, from .004 (1/16") to .028–.030 (3/4"–1"); metric .50–1.0 mm; custom radii to order by adding -CR and the size (e.g. XG-400-12-CR.050)
- Optional flats (-FL) on every inch size — 'Slippage? Tool Holder — Add Flats!' for high-torque cuts; metric tools do not have flats
- Guide guidelines: enter pockets by helical interpolation or ramping; profile milling preferred over slotting for highest MRR and tool life; climb milling recommended; use shrink-fit or equivalent holders (or flats); reduce feed 10% on ball-end tools
- Guide warning: published speeds & feeds assume very rigid machines, holders, and fixturing — extreme forces can be generated if conditions aren't appropriate
- Applications: slotting, side milling, helical interpolation, ramping, high-performance roughing, semi-finishing, finishing — dry, wet, cold air, or spray mist
- Anti-pull-out shanks: h5 tolerance on 1/4"–5/16", h4 on 3/8"–1" — tightest in the industry
- Tolerances: cutting dia −.001/−.002, shank −.0001/−.0002, flute length +.060/−.000 (MXG: cutting dia −.025/−.050 mm)
From the RobbJack Applications Guide.



About this series
XG / MXG Variable-Helix Steel End Mills
Variable-helix performance for steels and hi-temp alloys.
Variable-helix solid carbide end mills built for steels and high-temperature alloys — the variable geometry damps harmonics for chatter-free cuts and longer tool life.
- Variable helix for vibration-damped, chatter-free cutting
- Stub and standard lengths; square and ball-nose (-BN)
- Inch (XG) and metric (MXG)
Best for
- Steels
- High-temp alloys
- Slotting & profiling
Specifications
US machining terms with ISO 13399 codes.
- Cutting DiameterDC
- 0.1875″
- Diameter ToleranceDC tol
- -0.0010/-0.0020
- Max Cutting DiameterDCX
- 0.1865″
- Shank DiameterDMM
- 0.1875″
- Length of Cut (LOC)APMX
- 0.625″
- Overall Length (OAL)OAL
- 2.5″
- Corner RadiusRE
- 0.008″
- Number of FlutesNOF
- 4
- Helix AngleFHA
- Variable
- Helix HandFHH
- Right-hand
- Cut Direction
- Right-hand cut
- End Type
- Corner Radius
- Center Cutting
- Yes — plunges
- Shank Flats
- Available (-FL)
- Series
- XG-402 — 4 Flute Variable Helix Standard Length Tuffy Grade Carbide End Mill
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Applications
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Tolerances
| Type | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting Diameter | -0.001 | -0.002 |
| Length of Cut | +0.06 | 0 |
| Overall Length | +0.06 | -0.06 |
| Shank Diameter | -0.0001 | -0.0002 |
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Compare →Each finish is a different part number and price.
Part XG-402-06
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.
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XG-402-06
Starting speeds & feeds for the XG-402-06
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6AL-4V Titanium | Roughing — full slot | 200 | 4,075 | 6.5 | .00040 | .1312 | .1875 |
| 6AL-4V Titanium | Finishing | 200 | 4,075 | 6.5 | .00040 | .2813 | .0047 |
| Gray Iron | Roughing — full slot | 525 | 10,696 | 34.2 | .00080 | .1312 | .1875 |
| Gray Iron | Finishing | 525 | 10,696 | 34.2 | .00080 | .2813 | .0047 |
| 4140 Steel | Roughing — full slot | 400 | 8,149 | 16.3 | .00050 | .1312 | .1875 |
| 4140 Steel | Finishing | 400 | 8,149 | 16.3 | .00050 | .2813 | .0047 |
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.
More in the XG-402 series
Same series, different size — what changes from this tool is shown in red.
- XG-402-02$45.25Ø 0.0625″LOC 0.1875″CR 0.004″OAL 1.5″
- XG-402-03$45.25Ø 0.0938″LOC 0.2812″CR 0.005″OAL 1.5″
- XG-402-04$47.60Ø 0.125″LOC 0.375″CR 0.006″OAL 1.5″
- XG-402-08$108.95Ø 0.25″LOC 0.75″CR 0.017″4 FL
- XG-402-10$108.95Ø 0.3125″LOC 0.8125″CR 0.02″4 FL
- XG-402-12$137.20Ø 0.375″LOC 0.875″CR 0.023″4 FL
- XG-402-16$201.85Ø 0.5″LOC 1″CR 0.025″OAL 3″
- XG-402-20$346.95Ø 0.625″LOC 1.25″CR 0.027″OAL 3.5″
- XG-402-24$475.65Ø 0.75″LOC 1.5″CR 0.028″OAL 4″
- XG-402-32$837.85Ø 1″LOC 2″CR 0.028″OAL 5″
- XG-400-02$42.30Ø 0.0625″LOC 0.0938″CR 0.004″OAL 1.5″
- XG-400-03$42.30Ø 0.0938″LOC 0.1562″CR 0.005″OAL 1.5″