Product Overview
The CGS Tool MX243-5000.015 is basically a 1/2” diameter 4-flute solid carbide corner radius end mill , made for those high performance machining uses where hardened steels and stainless steels are involved, plus cast iron, titanium Inconel, Hastelloy, and a bunch of other exotic alloys. And yeah, as part of the VMAX MX243 Series, this tool tends to give stable machining behavior, cleaner surface finishes, and a kind of exceptional staying power in rough CNC milling work.
Now, the MX243-5000.015 has a more advanced variable helix, along with variable pitch geometry, which helps cut down on chatter and those annoying cutting harmonics. So machining ends up smoother, and material removal becomes more efficient. Also, the premium nACRo high performance coating brings strong heat resistance and wear protection. Then the .015” corner radius adds extra edge strength and durability, which improves reliability when you’re pushing it in heavy duty milling scenarios.
Tool Specifications:
- Diameter: 1/2”
- Shank: 1/2”
- Length of Cut (LOC): 5/8”
- Overall Length (OAL): 2-1/2”
- Flutes: 4 - Corner Radius
- Corner Radius: .015”
- Material: Solid Carbide
- Coating: nACRo High Performance
- Series: CGS VMAX MX243
- Part No: MX243-5000.015
Key Performance Features:
- Variable helix geometry helps improve machining stability
- Variable pitch design reduces chatter and cutting vibration
- .015” corner radius enhances cutting edge strength and tool durability
- nACRo coating delivers excellent thermal and wear protection
- Supports smoother cutting action and improved surface finish quality
- Optimized for titanium, stainless steel, and hardened alloys
- Built for precision CNC milling and long-lasting cutting performance
