Helical’s High Feed End Mill Roughing Out a 4140 Steel Part

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Watch this video of Helical Solutions’ High Feed End Mill roughing out a 4140 steel part at 4,202 RPM, 429 IPM, and 550 SFM.

Engineered with a specialized end profile for optimal tool engagement and reduced cutting forces, this offering of Helical’s High Feed End Mills features tooling proven to achieve maximum feed rates in steels up to 45 Rc. Equipped with variable pitch geometry for decreased chatter and harmonics and Tplus coated for maximum performance in difficult-to-machine materials, these tools are engineered to impress you.

To learn more about High Feed End Mills, read In the Loupe’s “The Secret Mechanics of High Feed End Mills” and “5 Things to Know About Helical’s High Feed End Mills.”

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Helical’s 5 Flute Chipbreaker Rougher Making Steel Chips Fly

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Watch this video of Helical Solutions’ 5 Flute Variable Pitch Chipbreaker Rougher making Steel chips fly in Mastercam’s lab.

These End Mills are engineered with 5 flute variable pitch and offset chipbreaker geometry to keep chips small and increase chip evacuation while keeping cutting forces low. Specially engineered to excel in High Efficiency Milling (HEM) applications, these high performance tools offer outstanding performance in a wide range of ferrous materials, including low and medium alloy steels, tool steels, cast iron, titanium, and titanium alloys.

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6 Flute End Mill High Efficiency Milling and Helically Interpolating 1018 Steel

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Watch this video of Helical Solutions’ 6 Flute Variable Pitch End Mill High Efficiency Mill (HEM) and helically interpolate a 1018 Steel part.

Known to outlast the competition and maximize shop profitability, Helical’s 6 Flute Corner Radius Variable Pitch End Mills offer outstanding performance and high temperature resistance in a wide variety of ferrous materials, including low and medium alloy steels, tool steels, cast iron, titanium, and titanium alloys. Engineered to excel in light profiling, High Efficiency Milling (HEM), and finishing applications, these high performance end mills will pay serious dividends at your spindle.

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Helical Solutions’ Multi-Axis Finishers With Mastercam

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Check out the clean finish left by Helical Solutions’ 4 Flute Taper Form Multi-Axis Finishing Tool in this video collaboration done with @mastercam. 

Multi-Axis Finishers are Helical’s solution for operations with extremely high surface finish requirements. When switching from a traditional ball end mill, finish requirements can be dramatically improved, and cycle times can be cut down to a fraction of the time.

Designed to perfect your finishing operations, Helical’s Multi-Axis Finishers feature a specially defined profile with a large radius. This large radius allows for a greater stepover to be used pass-to-pass, while keeping the same cusp height as a ball end mill. Fully stocked in a variety of profiles and flute counts, these tools are offered for both Aluminum & Non-ferrous materials and Stainless Steels & High Temp Alloys.

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Harvey Tool’s Combination Drill/Thread Mill in Aluminum

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Check out this video of our Combination Drill/Thread Mill working its magic in some aluminum.  

Designed for combined drilling, threading, thread relief cutting, and chamfering, Harvey Tool’s Combination Drill/Thread Mills are designed to perform four different operations. Save time by minimizing tool changes while preserving valuable room in your tool carousel with this unique 3 flute tool. CNC ground from solid carbide, this tool is fully stocked in a wide variety of different sizes and is offered TiB2 coated for extended tool life.

Running Harvey’s Combination Drill/Thread Mills

Check out this video demonstration to watch how the Combination Drill/Thread Mill tackles blind holes with ease.

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Harvey Tool’s Undercutting End Mill With Datron Dynamics and Autodesk

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Watch this video collaboration made with Datron Dynamics and Autodesk using Harvey Tool’s 270° Undercutting End Mill.


“Here is another video of our time with @datroncnc and @autodesk testing out our Undercutting End Mill and Miniature End Mill!“

Known for improving surface finish in undercutting, deburring, and multi-axis machining applications, Harvey Tool’s Undercutting End Mills make a great addition to your tool carousel. These tools are CNC ground from solid carbide in the USA and are fully stocked in a variety of 220°, 270° and 300°, so you can achieve excellent surface finish in your next CNC job.  

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Customer Video: Harvey Tool’s Pyramid Engraver in Brass

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Check out this awesome video @bantamtools shared to @harveytools Instagram, which features Harvey Tools’ Pyramid Engraver engraving different depths in some brass.

“We’re currently putting together an engraving overview, but we couldn’t wait to share a sneak peek of this brass engraving. We used our 80º metal engraving bit and @harveytool’s pyramid engraver to experiment with different engraving depths.”

Harvey Tool’s expansive selection of Engraving Cutters is fully stocked in included angles ranging from 10° to 120°, ensuring you’ll always find the tool you need for your next job. Ground from solid carbide, this offering of Harvey Tool products includes Pointed, Tip Radius, Tipped Off, Marking Cutters, and Parallel styles, offered uncoated, AlTiN coated, or Amorphous Diamond coated for increased wear and heat resistance.

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Helical’s Multi-Flute Finisher High Efficiency Milling 17-4 Stainless

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Watch this video of Helical Solutions’ HXF Multi-Flute Finisher being used for High Efficiency Milling(HEM) in 17-4 Stainless Steel at 5,348 RPM and 300 IPM, 3/4” ADOC and .030” RDOC.

These Helical Solutions Multi-Flute Finishers are engineered to withstand the rigors of aggressive HEM tool paths, while also exceling in light profiling and finishing applications. Browse from a selection of Multi-Flute Finishers for Steels, Tool Steels, Cast Iron, and Titanium and Stainless Steels & High Temp Alloys, all offered in three different corner radius options from cutter diameters ranging from 1/4″ to 1″. 

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Helical’s 5 Flute Chipbreaker End Mill Roughing 1018 Steel

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Watch this video of Helical Solutions’ 5 Flute Variable Pitch Chipbreaker Rougher End Mill roughing out 1018 Steel without any coolant.

Ground from solid carbide, Helical Solution’s wide selection of 5 Flute Variable Pitch Chipbreaker Rougher End Mills is specially engineered to reduce harmonics and increase feed rates in a wide range of ferrous materials. Aplus coated for added lubricity and high performance temperature resistance for faster speeds and feeds and improved tool life, these tools provide excellent performance in light profiling, High Efficiency Milling (HEM), and finishing applications.

Fully stocked and ready to ship today, Helical’s 5 Flute Variable Pitch Chipbreaker Rougher End Mills are offered in a variety of end profiles, neck designs, and sizes.  

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Customer Video: HEM in Aluminum With Helical’s 3 Flute High Helix End Mill

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Watch this great video from @motocitymachining shared to @helicaltools’ Instagram, which features Helical Solutions’ 3 Flute Square 45° Helix End Mill high efficiency milling in aluminum.

“1/2” @helicaltools 3 flute endmill making quick work of some aluminum with high efficiency milling. It is truly impressive.”

Designed for outstanding performance and accelerated MRR in aluminum and non-ferrous materials, Helical Solutions’ 3 Flute Square End Mills feature a high helix design for improved part finish and shearing action. Cylindrically ground to maintain edge strength, these solid carbide tools are an excellent choice for High Efficiency Milling (HEM) applications. Offered uncoated or Zplus, coated for higher hardness and added lubricity, these tools were engineered to boost your shops efficiency.

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