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We are pleased to announce the expansion of our HY-PRO^® CARB VGM end mill series with the addition of the NEW VGM3-AL! The HY-PRO^® CARB VGM3-AL is a is a series of Variable Geometry end mills for High Speed Machining in Aluminum and Non-Ferrous Materials.

The following list numbers are associated with the NEW VGM3-AL series:

• NEW! List #VGM3-AL   

The HY-PRO^® CARB VGM3-AL end mill offers the following features & benefits:

• Center Cutting - 3 cutting edges to center; ideal for plunging and ramping.
• Variable Index - Reduces vibration during machining.
• Unique Flute Geometry - Maintains excellent cutting edge sharpness and tool rigidity

We are pleased to announce the expansion of our A Brand AE-VM series! The new additions feature new lengths & styles ideal for deep side milling and pocket milling of mold parts

The following list numbers are associated with the A Brand AE-VM End Mill Series expansion:

• List #8245 A BRAND® AE-VMFE (metric)
• List #8246 A BRAND® AE-CR-VMFE (metric)

This series offers the following features & benefits:

• High efficiency for deep side milling and pocket milling of mold parts
• Variable Geometry to suppress chatter
• High rigidity to improve milling accuracy
• Positive rake angle which reduces cutting force
• Advanced multilayer DUARISE coating for superior surface quality

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We are pleased to announce the expansion of our A Brand AE-N series! The new additions to our advanced performance DLC Coated end mills, are designed for non-ferrous materials in a wide range of cutting applications delivering efficient and quality processing.

The following list numbers are associated with the A Brand AE-N End Mill Series expansion:

• List #8830 A BRAND AE-VTS-N (inch)
• List #8930 A BRAND AE-VTS-N (metric)

This series offers the following features & benefits:

• Flat cutting edge achieves higher precision machined surface quality
• Large core design for high rigidity to prevent chattering
• Center cutting edge for plunging
• Three cutting edges at center for high speed milling
• DLC- IGUSS coating that delivers improved durability and effectiveness

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We are pleased to announce the expansion of our A Brand AE-H Advanced Performance Carbide End Mill Series for high-hardness steels.

The following list numbers are associated with the A Brand AE-H End Mill Series expansion:

• List #8570 A Brand AE-CR-MS-H (metric)
• List #8440 A Brand AE-MS-H (inch)

This series offers the following features & benefits:

• Multi-Flute
• Variable indexing for suppression of cutting vibration and chattering
• Unique cutting edge geometry for stable machining of high-hardness steels up to 70HRC
• DUROREY Coating for outstanding performance and tool life

EXOCARB® WXS End Mills- PHASE OUT

We are in the process of phasing out and discontinuing the following list numbers associated with EXOCARB® WXS End Mill series, which is being replaced by the NEW A-Brand AE-H End Mills.

List #4540 WXS-EMS (metric)

List #4440 WXS-EMS (inch)

List #4541 WXS-CR-EMS (metric)

Limited quantities of the above EXOCARB® WXS End Mill continue to be available, while supplies last. A crossover reference table is available on the following page below, and an electronic file of the crossover is available on the Distributor log in page of our website at www.osgtool.com.

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We are pleased to announce the expansion of our A Brand AE-VM series! The new additions feature new lengths & styles to enhance our advanced performance anti-vibration carbide end mill offering!

The following list numbers are associated with the A Brand AE-VM End Mill Series expansion:

• List #8201 A BRAND AE-VML (inch)
• List #8207 A BRAND AE-VML (metric)
• List #8202 A BRAND AE-NIK-VML (inch)
• List #8208 A BRAND AE-NIK-VML (metric)
• List #8225 A BRAND AE-VMS-RA (metric)
• List #8226 A BRAND AE-VMSS-RA (metric)
• List #8271 A BRAND AE-CR-VML (inch)
• List #8277 A BRAND AE-CR-VML (metric)

This series offers the following features & benefits:

• DUARISE coating provides excellent lubricity, superior friction resistance and high-oxidation temperature.
• Sharp positive rake angle reduces cutting force.
• New flute form enables excellent chip evacuation.
• Variable-index and variable-lead geometry suppresses vibration.
• Unique cutting edge featuring a Gash Land for enhanced chipping resistance.

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We are pleased to announce the expansion of our A Brand AE-H Advanced Performance Carbide End Mill Series for high-hardness steels.

The following list numbers are associated with the A Brand AE-H End Mill Series expansion:

• List #8540 A Brand AE-MS-H Multi-Flute, Square, Regular Length (Metric)
• List #8541 A Brand AE-MSS-H Multi-Flute, Square, Stub Length (Metric)
• List #8440 COMING SOON! A Brand AE-MS-H Multi-Flute, Square, Regular Length (Inch)
• List #8441 COMING SOON! A Brand AE-MSS-H Multi-Flute, Square, Stub Length (Inch)

Features & benefits include:

• Multi-Flute
• Variable indexing for suppression of cutting vibration and chattering
• Unique cutting edge geometry for stable machining of high-hardness steels up to 70HRC
• DUROREY Coating for outstanding performance and tool life

EXOCARB® WXS End Mills- PHASE OUT

We are in the process of phasing out and discontinuing the following list numbers associated with EXOCARB® WXS End Mill series, which is being replaced by the NEW A-Brand AE-H End Mills.

List #4540 WXS-EMS (metric)

Limited quantities of the above EXOCARB® WXS End Mill continue to be available, while supplies last. 

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We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Additive Manufacturing Series with EXOCARB® AM End Mills and OSG PHOENIX® PXFH-AM exchangeable heads.

The following list numbers are associated with the expansion to the Additive Manufacturing Series:

• List #4630 EXOCARB® AM-EBT 3-Flute,Stub Length, Ball End (Inch)
• List #4670 EXOCARB® AM-CRE 3-Flute,Stub Length, Corner Rad(Inch)
• List #4970 EXOCARB® AM-HFC High-Feed Radius (Metric)
• List #78PXHF-AM OSG PHOENIX® PXHF-AM Exchangeable Heads

Features & benefits:

AM-EBT:

• Extremely negative rake angle for superior performance in high-hardness steels and welded materials
• Large chip pockets to handle large variations in chipload
• Large relief to prevent re-cutting and enable polishing
• DUROREY coating optimized for high hardness steel machining

AM-CRE:

• Extremely negative rake angle corner radius offers greater protection in high-hardness multi-layered parts
• Large chip pockets enable cutting with large allowances in chipload
• Unique geometry that enables smooth cutting and polished surface finish
• DUROREY coating optimized for high hardness steel machining

AM-HFC and PXHF-AM:

• Optimized with a composite radius for flat surface machining.
• Features coolant-through to improve chip evacuation and prevent chip packing
• DUROREY Coating for outstanding performance and tool life

We are pleased to announce the release of our A Brand AE-N End Mill Series for non-ferrous materials!

The following list numbers are associated with the A Brand AE-N Series:

• List #8630 A Brand AE-TL-N 3-Flute, Long Length (inch)
• List #8730 A Brand AE-TL-N 3-Flute, Long Length (metric)

Features & benefits include:

• Center cutting edge ideal for plunging
• Large core and new flute form for high rigidity and excellent chip evacuation
• Unique cutting edge that achieves high durability and good surface finish
• DLC Super hard coating for superior surface accuracy and finish

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We are pleased to announce the expansion of our HY-PRO® CARB VGM end mill series with the addition of the NEW HY-PRO® CARB VGM6! The HY-PRO® CARB VGM6 is a 6-flute variable geometry end mill for dynamic milling ideal in steel and stainless steel.

The following list numbers are associated with the NEW HY-PRO® CARB VGM6 flute series:

• List #VGM6 HY-PRO® CARB VGM6 (inch)

The HY-PRO® CARB VGM6 end mill offers the following features & benefits:

• Variable Index reduces chatter for efficient machining
• Sharp cutting geometry for smooth material cutting
• High helix angle to reduce cutting force
• Adjusted core diameter based on length of cut to maintain tool rigidity
• EXO coating provides longer tool life
• Expansive size offering
  

The HY-PRO® CARB VGM6 end mill is ideal in the following applications:

• High Efficiency Milling in multiple applications
• Ideal in steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and exotic materials

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We are pleased to announce the release of our NEW EXOCARB® AM-EBT & AM-CRE end mill series!
The NEW EXOCARB® AM-EBT & AM-CRE is a series of ball and corner radius end mills for post-processing of additive manufacturing and milling in hardened steels.

The following list numbers are associated with the NEW EXOCARB® AM-EBT & AM-CRE series:

• List #4730 EXOCARB® AM-EBT (metric)
• List #4770 EXOCARB® AM-CRE (metric)

The NEW EXOCARB® AM-EBT & AM-CRE series offers the following features & benefits:

• Negative cutting geometry to prevent chipping in hardened materials
• Wide chip room to evacuate chips in heavy milling operations with inconsistent stock removal
• DUROREY coating to resist chipping and cutting heat in high hardness material

The NEW EXOCARB® AM-EBT & AM-CRE series is ideal in the following applications:

• Additive Manufacturing
• Die/Mold Industry

EXOCARB® AM-EBT & AM-CRE Inch sizes coming soon!

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