Seco 10023005 Square End Mill 3/16 in 3 Flute Carbide Anf

Product Description

The SECO 10023005 is a single-end square end mill designed for high-performance milling of aluminum and non-ferrous materials. Built from micrograin solid carbide, it delivers the rigidity and edge retention needed in demanding production environments. The tool features a 3/16 inch diameter, three right-hand spiral flutes with a 45-degree helix angle, and an ANF coating optimized for non-ferrous workpiece materials. Its center-cutting geometry allows plunge entry, and the straight shank suits standard collet and end mill holder setups. This is a short-length tool intended for precision slotting, profiling, and contouring operations in machine shops and tool rooms.

This end mill is suited for CNC milling centers and manual mills working in aluminum, brass, copper, and other non-ferrous alloys. The 45-degree helix promotes efficient chip evacuation, reducing built-up edge and heat at the cutting zone — a common concern when machining soft, gummy materials. The short length-of-cut geometry provides added rigidity in close-tolerance finishing passes. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and production CNC operators are the typical end users for this series.

Key Features

• Micrograin solid carbide construction for superior hardness and wear resistance
• ANF coating optimized for aluminum and non-ferrous workpiece materials
• 45-degree helix angle promotes fast, clean chip evacuation
• Three flutes with right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction
• Center-cutting design allows direct plunge entry
• Short length-of-cut profile increases rigidity and reduces deflection

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-specification replacement or direct-purchase cutting tool in the SECO Series A345 product line, intended for use in standard straight-shank collet chucks and end mill holders accepting a 3/16 inch shank diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and the tool holder is clean and free of debris before seating the shank. Confirm proper runout before cutting — maximum TIR for this tool is specified at 0.0050 inches. Consult machine manufacturer guidelines and applicable shop safety procedures when setting feeds, speeds, and depth of cut for the target workpiece material.