Product Overview
The CGS Tool MX243-5000.060 is basically a 1/2” diameter, 4-flute solid-carbide corner radius end mill, made for high-performance machining stuff where hardened steels, stainless steels, cast iron, titanium, Inconel, Hastelloy, and other exotic alloys are involved. As part of the VMAX MX243 Series, it aims to keep machining performance stable, give you nicer surface finishes, and show real staying power when you’re running tough CNC milling work, day in day out.
Now, the MX243-5000.060 has advanced variable helix together with variable pitch geometry, and that combination helps cut down on chatter and those nagging cutting harmonics. The result is smoother machining, plus faster, more efficient material removal without so much drama. On top of that, the premium nACRo high-performance coating brings strong heat resistance and solid wear protection. And that .060” corner radius, it kind of boosts edge strength and toughness too, so the tool stays reliable, even during heavy-duty milling.
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: .060”
- Material: Solid Carbide
- Coating: nACRo High Performance
- Series: CGS VMAX MX243
- Part No: MX243-5000.060
Key Performance Features:
- Variable helix geometry helps improve machining stability
- Variable pitch design reduces chatter and cutting vibration
- .060” 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
