Sgs 38168 Corner Radius End Mill 5/16 in 4 Flute Altin

Product Description

The SGS 38168 is a solid carbide corner radius end mill designed for high-performance material removal in demanding machining environments. It features a 5/16 inch diameter with a 0.03 inch corner radius and a 13/16 inch length of cut, making it well suited for both roughing and finishing operations. The AlTiN (Ti-NAMITE-A) coating provides heat and wear resistance at elevated cutting temperatures. With four helical flutes and a right-hand cutting direction, this single-end tool delivers efficient chip evacuation and surface finish quality across a wide range of workpiece materials. Machinists and CNC operators working in job shops and production environments will find this a reliable general-purpose end mill for precision contouring and profiling.

The SGS 38168 is intended for use in steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, superalloys, titanium, and hard materials. Its micrograin carbide substrate and AlTiN coating make it appropriate for high-speed milling applications where tool life and dimensional consistency are priorities. The straight cylindrical shank is compatible with standard end mill holders. It is suited for use in vertical machining centers, CNC mills, and similar machine tool setups requiring a 5/16 inch tooling diameter.

Key Features

• Solid micrograin carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance
• AlTiN coating (Ti-NAMITE-A) rated for steel, stainless, titanium, and superalloys
• 0.03 inch corner radius reduces stress concentration at the cutting edge
• Four helical flutes with medium helix angle for roughing and finishing capability
• Variable index design to reduce harmonic vibration during cutting
• Right-hand flute direction and right-hand cutting for standard spindle rotation

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard end mill holders accepting a 5/16 inch straight cylindrical shank. Suitable for machining steel, stainless steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, superalloys, titanium, and hard materials per SGS Series 01C application guidelines.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before inserting or removing the end mill from the holder. Confirm proper shank engagement depth and holder torque per the machine tool manufacturer specifications before operation. Do not exceed the tool manufacturer recommended speeds and feeds for the workpiece material being cut.