Single-Flute End Mills

Single-flute end mills feature a single cutting edge designed for efficient material removal with a clear, dedicated chip path.

  • Best for: aluminum, brass, copper, soft non-ferrous metals, wood, and some plastics
  • Why choose it: the single-flute design minimizes chip re-cutting and chip welding in gummy materials while allowing higher feed rates and stable cutting
  • Note: excludes O-Flute geometries, which use a higher rake angle and polished flute specifically optimized for plastics such as acrylic

Single-Flute vs O-Flute — choosing the right option for plastics & soft materials