Product Overview
The CGS Tool MX143-2500.030 is kinda a 1/4” diameter 4-flute solid carbide corner radius end mill, built for high-performance machining even when the workpiece is hardened steels , stainless steels , cast iron , titanium , Inconel , Hastelloy and other exotic alloys. It is part of the VMAX MX143 Series, and yes it aims to bring cutting stability that feels really consistent, smoother surface finishes, and longer lasting tool life for tough CNC milling jobs.
Now the MX143-2500.030 has some advanced geometry things, like variable helix and variable pitch , that help cut down chatter and harmonics while you machine, which then supports better feed rates and overall machining efficiency. On top of that, the premium nACRo coating gives strong heat resistance plus wear protection, while the .030” corner radius helps keep the edge strength up and reduces the chance of chipping, especially under more aggressive cutting conditions.
Tool Specifications:
- Diameter: 1/4”
- Shank: 1/4”
- Length of Cut (LOC): 3/4”
- Overall Length (OAL): 2-1/2”
- Flutes: 4 - Corner Radius
- Corner Radius: .030”
- Material: Solid Carbide
- Coating: nACRo High Performance
- Series: CGS VMAX MX143
- Part No: MX143-2500.030
Key Performance Features:
- Variable helix and variable pitch reduce chatter and vibration.
- Corner radius design improves edge strength and tool longevity.
- nACRo coating enhances heat and wear resistance.
- Optimized for hardened steels and difficult-to-machine alloys.
- Improves feed rates, machining stability, and surface finish quality.
- Designed for titanium, stainless steel, Inconel, and exotic materials.
- Single end profile for precision CNC milling applications.