Osg VGM5-0196 Corner Radius End Mill 5/8 in 5 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The OSG VGM5-0196 is a solid carbide corner radius end mill designed for high-performance material removal and finishing in demanding machining applications. Built to VGM5 series specifications, it features a 5/8-inch cutting diameter with a 0.02-inch corner radius, five flutes, and a 2.625-inch length of cut. The EXO proprietary coating improves wear resistance and extends tool life when cutting ferrous and hard materials. With a 5-inch overall length and a straight cylindrical shank, this end mill fits standard toolholders used in CNC milling centers. It is center-cutting, right-hand flute direction, and carries a high helix style with variable index geometry suited for both roughing and finishing passes.

The VGM5-0196 is engineered for use in steel, stainless steel, cast iron, superalloys, titanium, and hard materials. Its long-reach configuration and 5-flute design make it well suited for deep-cavity milling, finishing of hardened components, and applications where a blend of material removal rate and surface finish quality is required. Machinists and CNC programmers working on aerospace, die and mold, and general metalworking operations will find this end mill at home in high-spindle-speed, high-feed toolpaths where coating performance and rigidity matter.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and heat resistance in hard material cutting
• EXO coating for extended tool life and reduced friction on steel, stainless, and superalloys
• 0.02-inch corner radius reduces stress concentration and improves corner durability
• 5-flute, variable index geometry supports vibration damping during finishing passes
• Center-cutting design allows plunge entry and flexible toolpath programming
• Long-reach body at 5 inches OAL accommodates deep-pocket and cavity milling setups

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard straight-bore toolholders accepting a 5/8-inch cylindrical shank with h6 tolerance. Compatible with CNC milling machines running steel (P), stainless steel (M), cast iron (K), superalloys and titanium (S), and hard material (H) workpiece categories per ISO material classification.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. Ensure the toolholder bore is clean and free of debris before seating the shank, and confirm runout with a dial indicator before production cuts. Follow the machine tool manufacturer torque specifications when tightening the toolholder. Do not exceed the tool's rated cutting parameters for the target workpiece material to avoid premature coating wear or tool failure.