Vortex Carbide End Mill - 4 Flute Square Edge - TiSiN Coated - 16mm x 150mm

The Vortex Carbide End Mill is a precision cutting tool engineered for metalworking professionals who demand reliable performance across demanding materials. With its 16mm diameter and 150mm overall length, this end mill delivers both rigidity and reach for deep pocket milling, profiling, and contouring work. Built on proven carbide technology and enhanced with a TiSiN coating, it's designed to handle the heat and pressure of serious production work in steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and advanced alloys without quick wear or thermal distortion.

• 4-Flute Geometry for Superior Chip Control: The four-flute design balances aggressive material removal with efficient chip clearance, reducing bogging and tool chatter. This configuration means steadier cuts, less burr formation, and cleaner finishes on each pass—critical for maintaining dimensional accuracy in precision work.
• Square Edge for Precision 90° Corners: Sharp, flat-bottom cutting edges deliver accurate pocketing, crisp shoulder cuts, and true step-downs. This geometry is essential when your work requires precise internal corners and clean cavity walls—eliminating secondary finishing and tighter tolerance hold-ups.
• TiSiN Coating Extends Tool Life and Reduces Heat Stress: The advanced TiSiN coating minimizes adhesion and heat buildup during cutting, allowing higher feeds without sacrificing accuracy. This means extended tool life between changes, lower downtime, and better cost control on production runs.

Whether you're finishing complex mold cavities, profiling tight-tolerance stainless parts, or roughing deep pockets in steel, the Vortex end mill delivers consistent results. The combination of premium carbide substrate, intelligent flute geometry, and heat-resistant coating lets you work faster and more reliably across a range of metalworking tasks—from one-off precision jobs to high-volume production. For shops and machinists who need a tool they can trust to perform under pressure, this is a dependable choice that pays back its investment through extended life and repeatable precision.

What time are Protool open?

We are open Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.

Do you offer Free Next Day delivery?

Yes! We offer Free Next Day delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 on all orders over £50 ex VAT*. We also offer Free DPD Local Next Day delivery on all orders over £100 ex VAT*.

We also offer the following:

• Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.90 (FREE on orders over £50 ex VAT*). Order before 4:30pm for next day delivery. No signature required.
• DPD Local Next Day — £8.00 (FREE on orders over £100 ex VAT*). Standard next day delivery to UK mainland addresses.
• Royal Mail Special Delivery — £12.50. Guaranteed delivery before 1pm the next working day.
• DPD Saturday Delivery — £25.00. Must be ordered on Friday before 4pm. Pre-12pm delivery.

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