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2-flute Carbide DeepReach High Aspect-ratio Down-cut End-mills (MD204) - 1/4 in. (0.250 in.) shank

Think & Tinker 2-flute downcut end-mills feature an off-center plunging tip style and a high-rake flute profile. They are primarily designed for sheet goods where lifting, de-lamination and splintering must be avoided. Typically, downcut tools should not be used for blind pocketing and work best over spoil boards with pre-formatted vacuum channels.

Manufactured in the USA, every tool is:

  • 100% measured / optically inspected to insure that EVERY tool meets, or exceeds, our published specifications
  • available with depth rings precisely positioned to ±0.0015 in. (0.038mm), virtually eliminating the need for resetting Z-axis zero between tool changes (with bits of same overall length)
  • made from premium grade submicrograin tungsten carbide (HRa 92, HRc 80)

This attention to detail and the use of top quality materials result in tools with dependable cutting characteristics and one of the longest tool lives in the market. Combined with comprehensive customer support, our cutters have become the tools of choice for sign makers, model makers, artists and instrument builders around the world.

  • Geometry - 2 flute, 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) shank, down-cut fish-tail tip
  • Length - as indicated ±0.010 in.
  • Diameter - nominal +0.0000 -0.0010 in.
  • Runout (TIR) - max 0.0002 in.
  • Max. depth of cut - nominal ±0.020 in.
  • Anticipated Life - depends on material being cut (min 10,000 in, western red cedar)
  • Material - solid submicrograin carbide
  • Operating RPM - CNC certified operation 1k RPM to 60k RPM
  • Fish tail point eliminates backside breakout and splintering
  • High flute volume supports high feed rates / chip loads
  • High aspect ratio for deep single-pass cutting
  • Down-cut flute geometry eliminates top surface fraying and delamination
  • Dimensional signage
  • 3D contouring
  • Cabinetry, furniture making
  • 3D modeling and pattern making

MADE IN USA
Carbide 2-flute Down-cut end mills for cutting plywoods and veneers

Diameter LOC Flutes Coating Shank OAL Depth Rings Reviews Part Number Price
0.2500" (6.35mm) 1.000" (25.40mm) 2 1/4" 2.50" (63.5mm) Available MD204-2500-100F

$31.06

0.2500" (6.35mm) 1.000" (25.40mm) 2 ZrN 1/4" 2.50" (63.5mm) Available MD204-2500-100FC

$36.36