YINGBA · CARBIDE CNC CUTTING TOOLS
Profiling End Mills
Long-reach profiling end mills for aluminium plate, profiles and plastics.
Single flute & two flute · 8 to 12 mm shanks
Quick answer: profiling end mills are solid carbide tools with long cutting lengths, made for cutting out shapes from aluminium plate and profiles rather than for fine detail. YINGBA offers a single-flute version with maximum chip clearance and a two-flute version with a stronger cutting action and a better wall finish. Both are used on aluminium, plastics and synthetic stone where reach and rigidity matter more than fine detail.
Materials and machines
- Materials: Pure aluminium, aluminium plate and profile, aluminium part engraving, acrylic, PVC, nylon, bakelite board, synthetic stone, MDF and plywood
- Machines: Advertising CNC engraving machines, CNC nesting routers, CNC machining centres, CNC engraving-milling machines, CNC milling machines
Feed rate, spindle speed and depth of cut must be matched to the tool diameter, material, machine rigidity and workholding. These are application-specific and are confirmed for each order.
Complete size list
Two geometries are available. Choose the single flute where chip clearance is tight and the two flute where a stronger cut and better wall finish are needed.
Single-flute profiling end mill
Maximum chip room and lower cutting force, suited to deep profiling in aluminium and plastics.
| Shank (mm) | Cutting Ø (mm) | Cutting length (mm) | Overall length (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 – 8 | 12 – 70 | 60 – 120 |
| 10 | 10 | 35 | 100 – 120 |
| 12 | 12 | 35 | 100 – 120 |
Two-flute profiling end mill
A stronger cutting action and a better wall finish at higher feed.
| Shank (mm) | Cutting Ø (mm) | Cutting length (mm) | Overall length (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 30 – 35 | 80 – 120 |
| 10 | 10 | 35 | 100 – 120 |
| 12 | 12 | 35 | 100 – 120 |
Frequently asked questions
What are profiling end mills used for?
Cutting out shapes and profiles from aluminium plate and profiles, and profiling plastics and synthetic stone. They are used where the tool needs a long cutting length and good rigidity rather than a fine detail tip.
Single flute or two flute for profiling?
Single flute gives the most chip room and the lowest cutting force, which suits deep profiling where chip evacuation is tight. Two flute gives a stronger cut and a better wall finish at higher feed. The choice depends on the material and the depth of the profile.
Can these tools cut steel?
The catalogue lists them for aluminium, plastics and synthetic stone. They are not specified for ferrous metals.
Which machines are they used on?
Advertising CNC engraving machines, CNC nesting routers, CNC machining centres, CNC engraving-milling machines and CNC milling machines.
Can I order custom lengths?
Yes. Cutting diameter, cutting length and overall length can be produced to your drawing.
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