Product Overview
The CGS Tool MX160-5001 is basically a 1/2” diameter 6 flute solid carbide square end mill, sort of thing built for high-performance machining work. It’s especially meant for hardened steels , stainless steels , titanium , Inconel , and other exotic alloy situations. And sure, since it belongs to the VMAX MX160 Series, the tool is engineered to keep machining stability pretty solid, help with strong metal removal rates, and support nicer surface finishes, even when the CNC milling conditions get kinda intense, you know.
On the MX160-5001 you also get an advanced variable helix + variable pitch design, this layout helps lower chatter and harmonic vibration when you do more aggressive cutting passes. Plus there’s the premium nACRo high-performance coating, which brings strong heat resistance and wear protection, so you can count on longer tool life, and more dependable results, even if you raise cutting speeds and feed rates.
Tool Specifications:
- Diameter: 1/2”
- Shank: 1/2”
- Length of Cut (LOC): 1-1/4”
- Overall Length (OAL): 3”
- Flutes: 6 - Square End
- Material: Solid Carbide
- Coating: nACRo High Performance
- Series: CGS VMAX MX160
- Part No: MX160-5001
Key Performance Features:
- Variable helix geometry improves machining stability and cutting smoothness.
- Variable pitch design helps reduce chatter and harmonic vibration.
- 6-flute configuration supports higher feed rates and improved productivity.
- nACRo high-performance coating provides exceptional heat and wear resistance.
- Designed for high-efficiency milling in hardened steels and exotic alloys.
- Promotes improved surface finishes and efficient chip evacuation.
- Engineered for precision CNC machining and extended tool life.
