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Vortex Carbide End Mill For Aluminium & Non-Ferrous - 3 Flute Variable Hi Helix -DLC Coated - 6mm x 50mm

SKU:PRO1500167

Meet the Vortex Carbide End Mill—designed for high-speed aluminum and non-ferrous machining, delivering stable, repeatable results on CNC mills for pockets, slots, and profiling. Premium carbi... Read more ↓
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Cutter Diameter (D)6
Number of Flutes3
Flute Length (L1)18
Overall Length (L2)50
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Description

Meet the Vortex Carbide End Mill—designed for high-speed aluminum and non-ferrous machining, delivering stable, repeatable results on CNC mills for pockets, slots, and profiling.

  • Premium carbide construction: Solid carbide for edge retention and durability when cutting aluminum and non-ferrous materials, enabling faster cutting speeds and longer intervals between tool changes.
  • Three-flute variable hi-helix design: Optimizes cutting action and chip evacuation while minimizing vibration and chatter for cleaner edges and consistent surface finish.
  • Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coating: Reduces friction and heat buildup, prevents aluminum from welding or sticking to flutes, and helps maintain sharpness between tool changes.
  • 6 mm diameter × 50 mm overall length: Compact footprint with sufficient reach for pockets, slots, and profiling while preserving rigidity on smaller to mid-sized workpieces.
  • Optimized for aluminum & non-ferrous materials: Geometry, flute design, and coating address the unique challenges of soft, gummy metals and continuous-chip production, supporting effective chip evacuation and surface quality.

This end mill works best for high-speed finishing passes or rapid stock removal on CNC mills, pocketing machines, and manual setups. Expect finer surface finishes with less deflection and tighter tolerances across longer production runs, along with extended tool life between replacements. It performs consistently on aluminum alloys, brass, bronze, and similar materials.

Part Numbers

Protool Part Number
PRO1500167
Brand
Vortex
Category
End Mill
Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50 ex VAT. In-stock items ordered before 4:30pm are dispatched the same working day. Full delivery information.

Returns

14-day returns on unused stock items in original packaging. Special-order and bespoke tooling is non-returnable. Read our returns policy.

Technical Support

Over 30 years of machining experience behind the counter. Call 01732 887334, Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.

Trade Accounts

Credit accounts, contract pricing and scheduled call-off orders available for trade customers. Apply for an account.

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.

For delivery to Scottish Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, or overseas locations, additional charges apply. Please see our delivery page for full details, or call us on 01732 887 334.

*T's & C's and exclusions apply. Please see our delivery page for more information on all our services.

Ask our technical team about this tool

Not sure if this is the right tool for your job? Ask us about speeds and feeds, material suitability, holders or alternatives — 30+ years of machining experience on the other end.

Prefer to talk? Call 01732 887334 — Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.

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