AW roughing end mills for aluminium are listed by model and cutting dimensions for stock-removal enquiries. Compare the required cutting section and send your model mix and quantities to AXIMET for quotation.
Specify the aluminium stock-removal task and the finishing allowance. The AW roughing configuration should be reviewed separately from the final surface requirement.
| Series | Flutes | Model records |
|---|---|---|
| AW | 3 FLUTES | 8 |
Review roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter D and flute length Lc. Use each model row with its corresponding dimension drawing; preserve the defined symbols and units.
| Model | Cutting Diameter D (mm) | Flute Length Lc (mm) | Overall Length L (mm) | Shank Diameter d (mm) | Flutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AW0603 | D6 | 15 | L50 | 6 | 3 |
| AW0803 | D8 | 20 | L60 | 8 | 3 |
| AW1003 | D10 | 25 | L75 | 10 | 3 |
| AW1203 | D12 | 30 | L75 | 12 | 3 |
| AW1403 | D14 | 35 | L100 | 14 | 3 |
| AW1603 | D16 | 45 | L100 | 16 | 3 |
| AW1803 | D18 | 45 | L100 | 18 | 3 |
| AW2003 | D20 | 45 | L100 | 20 | 3 |
Specify the aluminium stock-removal task and the finishing allowance. The AW roughing configuration should be reviewed separately from the final surface requirement.
Include alloy and condition, engagement, path and chip-removal arrangement. Do not transfer operating settings from a different roughing family.
Include the workpiece grade and condition, machining operation, machine and holder, tool projection and chip-removal arrangement. Coating and cutting-parameter requests need the actual application; a series name or tool colour does not establish suitability.
State the material to remove and the condition needed before the following operation. A roughing profile should be assessed against that task rather than assumed to deliver the final specified surface.
Describe the alloy, stock form, feature and intended engagement when requesting an AW review. Include the chip-removal arrangement and the required condition before any subsequent finishing operation.
State the removal task and the dimensional or tool-condition criteria to assess. Record the trial setup separately from any finishing requirements so purchasing can review the intended roughing result.
Use the full model and quantity for every configuration. Add the part or tool drawing revision, acceptance requirements and any packing or label instructions so a repeat enquiry refers to the same item.
Review the equipment alongside the roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter D and flute length Lc required for the selected model. Factory scenes provide context; the ordered geometry and any agreed treatment remain item-specific.
CNC tool grinding equipment on the workshop floor.
A tool drawing needs a clear definition of the working profile before a grinding setup is evaluated. For AW models such as AW0603 (3 flutes), review roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length. State the aluminium alloy, operation and chip-removal conditions when reviewing this catalogue application group.
A row of enclosed CNC grinding machines.
Enclosed tool-grinding equipment with an operator area alongside.
The relationship between the working edge and the holding section belongs in the dimensional review, not just the overall tool outline. Keep the drawing for AW0603 and other AW models attached to the order's roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length requirements. State the aluminium alloy, operation and chip-removal conditions when reviewing this catalogue application group.
A tool-grinding machine with a robotic handling enclosure.
For a repeat-order programme, keep the approved model and drawing revision together; an automated handling scene does not establish a tolerance guarantee. In the AW range, use AW0603 as a model reference when checking roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length against the part requirement.
Tool-grinding machines with enclosed robotic handling equipment.
Enclosed CNC grinding equipment arranged along the workshop aisle.
Compare the required cutting section and clearance envelope when reviewing production requirements; the workshop overview is context for that discussion. Select AW0603 or another AW model against the stock-removal operation and subsequent finishing allowance.
A multi-tank cleaning line in the tool production workshop.
Surface cleanliness matters when reviewing a cutting edge or a proposed surface treatment. Specify the condition required for inspection rather than assuming one cleaning cycle suits every tool. Keep the drawing for AW0603 and other AW models attached to the order's roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length requirements. State the aluminium alloy, operation and chip-removal conditions when reviewing this catalogue application group.
Machine workstations in the tool-finishing area.
The final working profile should be compared with the ordered geometry. Any finishing requirement needs to preserve the dimensions that define the selected tool. In the AW range, use AW0603 as a model reference when checking roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length against the part requirement.
An operator beside a tool honing and polishing machine.
Edge preparation is a specification decision, not an automatic requirement. Discuss whether an edge treatment is appropriate for the selected geometry before adding it to an order. For AW models such as AW0603 (3 flutes), review roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length.
An operator beside enclosed tool honing equipment.
Where an edge treatment is requested, define the condition to be assessed without changing the intended cutting profile. This equipment view does not establish a treatment for every model. Select AW0603 or another AW model against the stock-removal operation and subsequent finishing allowance. State the aluminium alloy, operation and chip-removal conditions when reviewing this catalogue application group.
Enclosed wet-blasting equipment in the surface-finishing area.
Wet blasting is shown as workshop equipment. Include it in a tool specification only when an applicable surface-treatment requirement has been agreed; it is not a default step for this range. Keep the drawing for AW0603 and other AW models attached to the order's roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length requirements.
An alternate image of enclosed wet-blasting equipment.
Use this additional equipment view as factory context. Whether a surface-treatment route is appropriate depends on the ordered tool and its acceptance requirements, not on the presence of a machine photograph. In the AW range, use AW0603 as a model reference when checking roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length against the part requirement. Preserve the specified roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length when discussing any optional treatment for AW.
An enclosed tool-coating unit in the workshop.
Choose any coating against the workpiece and the selected tool geometry. Equipment photographs do not identify the coating chemistry or prove a hardness or tool-life rating. For AW models such as AW0603 (3 flutes), review roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length.
Vacuum-chamber equipment in the coating area.
A surface-treatment enquiry should identify the selected model and required finish. Keep the coating requirement separate from dimensional acceptance and from unverified performance claims. Select AW0603 or another AW model against the stock-removal operation and subsequent finishing allowance.
An operator working at an enclosed laser-marking station.
State the identification and label information required for the order. Any requested tool marking must be reviewed for the available non-cutting area rather than assumed suitable for every tool size. Keep the drawing for AW0603 and other AW models attached to the order's roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length requirements. State the aluminium alloy, operation and chip-removal conditions when reviewing this catalogue application group.
Build the inspection request around roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter D and flute length Lc. Define the measurement features and limits for the selected drawing. Installed runout and balance are separate from a dimensional or visual check.
Operators working at optical inspection and tool-measuring stations.
An operator positioning a cutting tool at a profile-measuring station.
Profile review should follow the actual working geometry and the dimension definitions on its drawing. Define the feature being assessed before comparing measurements or accepting a sample. For AW models such as AW0603 (3 flutes), review roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length. State the aluminium alloy, operation and chip-removal conditions when reviewing this catalogue application group.
Optical measuring workstations in the inspection area.
A tool presetter with an optical measuring arm and display.
Tool presetting supports a discussion of length and visible profile. Assess installed runout separately with the agreed holder, projection, position and method; this image alone does not prove runout capability. Keep the drawing for AW0603 and other AW models attached to the order's roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length requirements. State the aluminium alloy, operation and chip-removal conditions when reviewing this catalogue application group.
An optical tool presetter and measurement display.
Agree the dimensional datum and measurement position before comparing presetting information. Overall length, cutting length and installed projection describe different aspects of a tool setup. In the AW range, use AW0603 as a model reference when checking roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length against the part requirement.
An operator setting a tool in an enclosed measuring machine.
Identify the selected tool and the drawing features that need checking. Machine appearance alone cannot establish an inspection resolution, a tolerance limit or a completed result for that item. For AW models such as AW0603 (3 flutes), review roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length. State the aluminium alloy, operation and chip-removal conditions when reviewing this catalogue application group.
Operators inspecting tools at camera-based inspection workstations.
Define which cutting-edge and tip features need visual review and what constitutes an unacceptable defect. Use a suitable view of the working section rather than judging it from a full-tool photograph. Select AW0603 or another AW model against the stock-removal operation and subsequent finishing allowance.
A balancing instrument with a protective enclosure.
Balancing equipment is shown as factory context. Balance and runout are different assessments; do not treat this photograph as proof that an individual cutter has been balanced or that its cutting diameter is within tolerance. Keep the drawing for AW0603 and other AW models attached to the order's roughing-edge profile, cutting diameter and flute length requirements. For AW, any balance requirement needs its own assembly definition and acceptance basis.
Use one line for each series, model and quantity. For a trial order, describe the machining result you need to assess. For a repeat order, include the approved item or drawing revision so the enquiry identifies the same tool.
Start with the actual aluminium alloy, operation and required geometry. Compare the AW model record rather than assuming every roughing family shares the same cutting configuration or suitable conditions.
Define the final finish and dimensional requirement first. A stock-removal operation and a finishing operation are different acceptance tasks. Do not assume the roughing profile delivers the required final surface.
Describe the cavity or open-cut condition, engagement, toolpath and available chip-removal arrangement. Add the alloy and machine setup. A flute count alone does not describe how chips leave the actual cut.
A useful comparison needs the same stated workpiece, engagement, path and setup, with agreed assessment criteria. The model name and a tool photograph do not establish a transferable life or removal-rate result.
Match the roughing profile, diameter, flute length, shank and overall length to the selected specification. Then evaluate the agreed stock-removal task; do not replace dimensional review with a general visual similarity check.
List full models and quantities with the aluminium alloy, operation and finishing allowance. Add dimensional acceptance, packing and destination requirements. Commercial terms need the actual model mix and order scope.
Send the complete model list and quantities, or provide your tool and part drawings. Include the workpiece, operation, machine and holder, dimensional requirements and destination.
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