Titan Usa TC17408 Square End Mill 1/8 in 3 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The TITAN USA TC17408 is a 3-flute solid carbide square end mill designed for high-performance milling in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Built from micrograin carbide, it offers the hardness and edge retention needed for demanding cutting operations. The 0.125 inch cutting diameter pairs with a 1 inch length of cut and a 30-degree helix angle to support efficient chip evacuation and smooth surface finishes. An AlTiN coating provides thermal and oxidation resistance, extending tool life at elevated cutting temperatures. This end mill is single-ended with a right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction, suited for standard CNC machining center setups.

This tool is used in production and job-shop environments for slotting, profiling, and peripheral milling operations. The 3-flute geometry balances chip clearance with rigidity, making it well suited for steels, stainless alloys, titanium, and hardened materials where the AlTiN coating delivers measurable performance advantages. With a 3 inch overall length and a 0.125 inch shank diameter, it fits standard collet chucks and tool holders on vertical and horizontal machining centers. Center-cutting capability allows plunge entry without a pre-drilled pilot hole.

Key Features

• Micrograin solid carbide construction for superior hardness and edge retention
• AlTiN coating resists heat and oxidation during high-speed cutting
• 30-degree helix angle promotes smooth chip evacuation and reduces chatter
• 3-flute design balances chip clearance and core strength in a small diameter
• Center-cutting geometry supports direct plunge milling
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction for standard CNC spindle compatibility

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-fit replacement end mill for standard 1/8 inch collet chucks and end mill holders used in CNC vertical machining centers and milling machines.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a machinist or CNC tooling technician. Power down and lock out the spindle before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully into the collet or tool holder and torque the retention nut to the tool holder specification. Verify runout with a dial indicator before beginning a cutting program to avoid premature tool wear or breakage.