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Carbide end mill aluminium 1 mm - Z-3 VHM Carbide
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Horn

Wood milling cutter 6 mm Z-1 solid carbide (VHM)

Horn Horn
15218
Diameter (mm): 69 sizes of this cutter
€14.57 tax inc.

Net price: €11.84

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W magazynie: 6 pcs.
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Description

Technical data for the ground wood end mill Ø6 mm

Technical data
Working diameter d1 6 mm
Shank diameter d2 6 mm
Flute length l2 25 mm
Overall length l1 60 mm
Number of cutting edges 1
Solid carbide (VHM) milling cutter

Cutting data for the Ø6 mm wood end mill

MaterialCutting speed Vc [m/min]Feed per tooth fz [mm]Spindle speed n [rpm]Total feed rate [mm/min]
NSoftwood 339 0.108 18000 1944
NHardwood 283 0.066 15000 990
NMDF / plywood 302 0.084 16000 1344

End mill for wood Ø6 mm – the most popular single-flute solid carbide (VHM) tool for CNC machining

Ø6 mm wood end mill is one of the most frequently selected sizes for CNC woodworking. The 6 mm diameter combines efficient material removal with very good edge quality, making it a common choice in woodworking and furniture shops. The ground, single-flute solid carbide (VHM) design from Horn ensures clean cutting and reliable chip evacuation.

Key benefits of the Ø6 mm single-flute end mill

  • The most versatile diameter – suitable for grooves, pockets, joints, and contour cutting
  • Upcut geometry effectively cools the cutting zone and leaves a clean bottom edge
  • 50–60% larger flute than in two-flute end mills – maximum chip evacuation
  • Solid carbide (VHM) core guarantees 10–20 times the tool life of HSS tools
  • Universal application – solid wood, MDF, plywood, plastics and acrylic

The Ø6 mm carbide end mill for wood excels at milling grooves, assembly pockets, and joints, as well as cutting out furniture parts. The high positive rake angle reduces cutting forces and spindle load, allowing the tool to run smoothly and retain its sharpness for a long time.

This single-flute Ø6 mm end mill is a classic tool that belongs in every CNC shop. If you need greater reach, choose the long 6 mm end mill for wood.

Frequently asked questions

The 6 mm diameter is the gold standard in woodworking: it combines efficient material removal with a clean edge and suits most common tasks, including grooves, pockets, joints, and cutting out parts. It is the most versatile size and a good starting point for building a set of CNC end mills.

The optimal spindle speed is 15000–18000 rpm, with a feed rate of 990–1944 mm/min depending on wood hardness. In harder species, reduce the feed rate by 20–30% and reach the required depth in several passes to improve chip evacuation and maintain edge quality.

The 6 mm end mill machines softwood, hardwood, MDF, plywood, and plastics, including acrylic and PVC. The single-flute design ensures precise cutting without scorching, while the enlarged flute allows high feed rates without clogging.

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Wood milling cutter 6 mm Z-1 solid carbide (VHM)

Wood milling cutter 6 mm Z-1 solid carbide (VHM)

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