Variable Index End Mills

Variable Index End Mills


Variable index high-performance carbide end mills are an invaluable asset for machinists and engineers seeking flexibility, stability, and precision in their machining operations. With advantages such as versatility, reduced vibration, enhanced tool life, and exceptional surface finish, these end mills empower you to meet the demands of a wide range of applications while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Advantages of Variable Index High-Performance Carbide End Mills:

  • Versatility: Variable index end mills feature varying flute pitches along the cutting edge. This versatility allows them to excel in a wide range of machining tasks, from roughing to finishing, and even profiling complex contours. With a single tool, you can tackle multiple applications, reducing the need for tool changes and streamlining your workflow.

  • Reduced Vibration: The variable helix design minimizes vibration and chatter during machining, ensuring smoother cuts and improved surface finishes. This is especially valuable when working with challenging materials or high-speed applications, where stability is critical.

  • Enhanced Tool Life: Variable index end mills distribute wear more evenly across the cutting edges, increasing tool life. The reduced wear and extended tool longevity result in cost savings by minimizing the frequency of tool replacements.

  • Optimized Chip Evacuation: These end mills feature multiple flute pitches that aid in efficient chip evacuation. This prevents chip buildup, reduces the risk of tool breakage, and maintains consistent cutting performance even during demanding operations.

  • Exceptional Surface Finish: Variable index end mills produce superior surface finishes with fewer tool marks. Whether you're working with aluminum, stainless steel, or exotic alloys, these tools can help you achieve the desired aesthetic and functional quality.

  • Precision Machining: The variable helix design reduces the likelihood of deflection and runout, enabling precise and accurate machining. This is crucial for achieving tight tolerances and maintaining part quality in critical applications.

  • Wide Range of Materials: Variable index end mills can effectively cut a broad spectrum of materials, making them suitable for diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and mold and die. They adapt to different materials and applications with ease.

  • Increased Productivity: The versatility and efficiency of variable index end mills translate into increased productivity. Whether you're in a production environment or handling one-off prototypes, these tools can help you get the job done faster and with higher quality results.

  • Compare SKU Vendor Size (D1) Shank Diameter (D2) Flute Length (L2) Reach (L3) Overall Length (L1) Length Type Corner Radius (R) Included Angle Taper Angle Helix Angle Number of Flutes Weldon Flats Flats Coating In Stock Price Quantity
    A72425 ACT 5/8 5/8 3/4 3 38° 6 No ALCRO-MAX 19
    $151.07
  • A59693 ACT 7/16 7/16 5/8 2-1/2 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 15
    $50.43
  • A59576 ACT 1/2 1/2 5/8 2-1/2 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 50
    $69.15
  • A42595 ACT 3/4 3/4 1-5/8 4 38° 6 Yes ALCRO-MAX 16
    $287.94
  • A42286 ACT 7/16 7/16 3 6 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 80
    $110.30
  • A72428 ACT 5/8 5/8 3/4 3 38° 6 Yes ALCRO-MAX 36
    $197.94
  • A59701 ACT 7/16 7/16 1 2-3/4 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 13
    $55.25
  • A59579 ACT 1/2 1/2 5/8 2-1/2 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 100
    $91.90
  • A42606 ACT 3/4 3/4 2-1/4 5 38° 6 Yes ALCRO-MAX 47
    $351.94
  • A42252 ACT 1/2 1/2 1 3 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 16
    $69.52
  • A42432 ACT 1/2 1/2 1 3 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 45
    $77.19
  • A42640 ACT 5/8 5/8 1-5/8 3-1/2 38° 7 No ALCRO-MAX Available to Order*
    $180.23
  • A59715 ACT 7/16 7/16 2 4 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX Available to Order*
    $77.23
  • A59600 ACT 1/2 1/2 1 3 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 65
    $79.87
  • A59233 ACT 5/8 5/8 1-5/8 3-1/2 38° 6 No ALCRO-MAX 17
    $164.92
  • A42592 ACT 1 1 2 4 38° 6 No ALCRO-MAX 18
    $354.17
  • A42259 ACT 1/2 1/2 1 3 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 10
    $92.40
  • A42437 ACT 1/2 1/2 1 3 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 13
    $101.43
  • A59721 ACT 7/16 7/16 3 6 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 19
    $112.48
  • A59605 ACT 1/2 1/2 1 3 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 59
    $104.56
  • A59237 ACT 5/8 5/8 1-5/8 3-1/2 38° 6 Yes ALCRO-MAX 6
    $214.89
  • A42596 ACT 1 1 2 4 38° 6 Yes ALCRO-MAX 19
    $467.26
  • A42253 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/4 3 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 47
    $69.52
  • A42433 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/4 3 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 17
    $77.19
  • A42647 ACT 5/8 5/8 2-1/4 5 38° 7 No ALCRO-MAX 24
    $238.60
  • A59601 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/4 3 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 100
    $79.87
  • A59222 ACT 5/8 5/8 2-1/4 5 38° 6 No ALCRO-MAX 25
    $226.82
  • A58656 ACT 1/2 1/2 5/8 2-1/2 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 100
    $62.84
  • A42603 ACT 1 1 3 6 38° 6 No ALCRO-MAX 24
    $580.93
  • A42260 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/4 3 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 17
    $92.40
  • A42438 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/4 3 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 27
    $101.43
  • A59606 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/4 3 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 61
    $104.56
  • A59226 ACT 5/8 5/8 2-1/4 5 38° 6 Yes ALCRO-MAX 17
    $290.51
  • A58659 ACT 1/2 1/2 5/8 2-1/2 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 100
    $84.40
  • A42607 ACT 1 1 3 6 38° 6 Yes ALCRO-MAX 19
    $751.92
  • A42272 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/2 4 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 32
    $88.52
  • A42445 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/2 4 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 22
    $97.22
  • A42635 ACT 3/4 3/4 1 3 38° 7 No ALCRO-MAX 18
    $208.21
  • A72426 ACT 3/4 3/4 1 3 38° 6 No ALCRO-MAX 21
    $197.96
  • A59626 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/2 4 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 100
    $99.95
  • A58700 ACT 1/2 1/2 1 3 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 100
    $72.25
  • A42277 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/2 4 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 43
    $114.82
  • A42450 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/2 4 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 100
    $125.09
  • A72429 ACT 3/4 3/4 1 3 38° 6 Yes ALCRO-MAX 13
    $258.18
  • A59631 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/2 4 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 24
    $128.31
  • A58705 ACT 1/2 1/2 1 3 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 53
    $95.49
  • A42273 ACT 1/2 1/2 2 4 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 18
    $97.89
  • A42446 ACT 1/2 1/2 2 4 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 35
    $108.65
  • A42641 ACT 3/4 3/4 1-5/8 4 38° 7 No ALCRO-MAX 10
    $229.41
  • A59627 ACT 1/2 1/2 2 4 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 39
    $111.32
  • A59234 ACT 3/4 3/4 1-5/8 4 38° 6 No ALCRO-MAX 21
    $218.07
  • A58701 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/4 3 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 44
    $72.25
  • A42278 ACT 1/2 1/2 2 4 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 51
    $126.00
  • A42451 ACT 1/2 1/2 2 4 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 52
    $138.61
  • A59632 ACT 1/2 1/2 2 4 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 40
    $141.83
  • A59238 ACT 3/4 3/4 1-5/8 4 38° 6 Yes ALCRO-MAX 15
    $282.76
  • A58706 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/4 3 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 25
    $95.49
  • A42287 ACT 1/2 1/2 3 6 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 75
    $139.94
  • A42457 ACT 1/2 1/2 3 6 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 83
    $154.25
  • A42648 ACT 3/4 3/4 2-1/4 5 38° 7 No ALCRO-MAX 22
    $298.05
  • A59652 ACT 1/2 1/2 3 6 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 34
    $156.89
  • A59223 ACT 3/4 3/4 2-1/4 5 38° 6 No ALCRO-MAX 28
    $279.13
  • A58838 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/2 4 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 67
    $91.17
  • A42293 ACT 1/2 1/2 3 6 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 78
    $175.72
  • A42463 ACT 1/2 1/2 3 6 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 89
    $192.70
  • A59658 ACT 1/2 1/2 3 6 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 20
    $195.88
  • A59227 ACT 3/4 3/4 2-1/4 5 38° 6 Yes ALCRO-MAX 24
    $357.34
  • A58843 ACT 1/2 1/2 1-1/2 4 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 13
    $118.04
  • A42254 ACT 5/8 5/8 1-1/4 3-1/2 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 7
    $130.62
  • A42642 ACT 1 1 2 4 38° 7 No ALCRO-MAX 15
    $462.52
  • A59577 ACT 5/8 5/8 3/4 3 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 29
    $141.55
  • A59235 ACT 1 1 2 4 38° 6 No ALCRO-MAX 12
    $431.56
  • A58839 ACT 1/2 1/2 2 4 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 100
    $100.56
  • A42261 ACT 5/8 5/8 1-1/4 3-1/2 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 20
    $173.05
  • A59580 ACT 5/8 5/8 3/4 3 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 8
    $186.40
  • A59239 ACT 1 1 2 4 38° 6 Yes ALCRO-MAX 31
    $564.48
  • A58844 ACT 1/2 1/2 2 4 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 28
    $129.17
  • A42255 ACT 5/8 5/8 1-5/8 3-1/2 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 19
    $133.96
  • A42434 ACT 5/8 5/8 1-5/8 3-1/2 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 9
    $146.83
  • A42649 ACT 1 1 3 6 38° 7 No ALCRO-MAX 12
    $568.65
  • A59602 ACT 5/8 5/8 1-5/8 3-1/2 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 57
    $149.62
  • A59224 ACT 1 1 3 6 38° 6 No ALCRO-MAX 16
    $543.33
  • A58916 ACT 1/2 1/2 3 6 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 100
    $142.66
  • A42262 ACT 5/8 5/8 1-5/8 3-1/2 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 14
    $177.09
  • A42439 ACT 5/8 5/8 1-5/8 3-1/2 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 24
    $192.84
  • A59607 ACT 5/8 5/8 1-5/8 3-1/2 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 7
    $196.25
  • A59228 ACT 1 1 3 6 38° 6 Yes ALCRO-MAX Available to Order*
    $704.78
  • A58922 ACT 1/2 1/2 3 6 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 7
    $178.94
  • A42274 ACT 5/8 5/8 2-1/4 5 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 76
    $191.77
  • A42447 ACT 5/8 5/8 2-1/4 5 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 65
    $212.33
  • A59628 ACT 5/8 5/8 2-1/4 5 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 21
    $215.14
  • A58657 ACT 5/8 5/8 3/4 3 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 15
    $128.73
  • A42452 ACT 5/8 5/8 2-1/4 5 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 15
    $272.69
  • A59633 ACT 5/8 5/8 2-1/4 5 38° 5 Yes ALCRO-MAX 23
    $276.12
  • A58660 ACT 5/8 5/8 3/4 3 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 39
    $170.73
  • A42288 ACT 5/8 5/8 3 6 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 17
    $207.11
  • A42458 ACT 5/8 5/8 3 6 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 23
    $228.06
  • A59653 ACT 5/8 5/8 3 6 38° 5 No ALCRO-MAX 10
    $230.85
  • A58702 ACT 5/8 5/8 1-5/8 3-1/2 38° 4 No ALCRO-MAX 21
    $136.72
  • A42294 ACT 5/8 5/8 3 6 38° 4 Yes ALCRO-MAX 19
    $266.39

* Lead times can vary from 1–10 business days. Call (908) 98-ATLAS or email sales@atlascuttingtools.com for details.

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