Osg VGM5-1010 Corner Radius End Mill 1/8 in 5 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The OSG VGM5-1010 is a solid carbide corner radius end mill from the VGM5-LN series, designed for high-performance milling in demanding materials. It features a 1/8 inch diameter, a 0.01 inch corner radius, and five flutes arranged in a variable index geometry that reduces harmonic vibration during cuts. The EXO proprietary coating improves wear resistance and heat management at the cutting edge. With a 3 inch overall length and extended reach configuration, this end mill handles both roughing and finishing operations in a single tool, making it a practical choice for machinists working in production or job-shop environments.

This end mill is suited for milling steel, stainless steel, cast iron, superalloys, titanium, and hard materials. Its short flute length of 5/32 inch and high helix angle make it well-matched to aggressive material removal in tight pockets and slots where tool deflection must be minimized. The straight-cylindrical shank mounts directly into standard collet-style toolholders. It is a single-end tool designed for CNC machining centers and manual mills where precise corner geometry is required in hard or abrasive workpiece materials.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in hard materials
• EXO coating provides enhanced heat resistance and extended tool life
• Variable index flute spacing reduces chatter and vibration during cutting
• Corner radius geometry at 0.01 inch reduces stress concentration at the cutting edge
• Extended reach design allows access to deeper features without additional tooling
• Center-cutting capable, supporting both plunge and side-milling operations

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard collet-style toolholders accepting a 1/8 inch straight-cylindrical shank. Intended for CNC machining centers and manual mills processing steel, stainless steel, cast iron, superalloys, titanium, and hard materials as part of the OSG VGM5-LN series.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or CNC setup technician. The spindle must be fully stopped and the machine powered down before inserting or removing the tool from the toolholder. Ensure the collet bore and shank are clean and free of chips before seating. Do not exceed the tool manufacturer's recommended speeds and feeds for the target material; improper parameters accelerate coating wear and can cause tool breakage.