Description
0.5 mm Carbide End Mill by Kyocera PCB are high-quality, cost-efficient tools for microfluidic prototyping. Suited for milling microchannels 0.5 mm to 0.8 mm in width. Use these tools for consistent microfluidic channels.
| Diameter | 0.5 mm (0.0197") |
| Diameter Tolerance | +.000/-.020 mm |
| Number of Flutes | 2 |
| Length of Cut | 2 mm (0.0787") |
| Overall Length | 38 mm (1.5") |
| Shank Size | 3.175 mm (1/8") |
| Cut Direction | Up Cut |
| End Style | Square, Flat |
| Flute Direction | Right Hand |
| Helix | 30.0° |
| Material | Solid Carbide |
| Materials Cut | Acrylic (PMMA), Polycarbonate |
| Kyocera PN | 1600.0197.079 |
We tested the following speeds and feeds below but they will require further optimization for improved surface finish or efficient machining times. Results may vary depending on CNC, plastic manufacturer, and tools used.
| Material | Cast Acrylic | |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 10,000-20,000 | |
| Cutting Feedrate (mm/min) | 200-900 | |
| Plunge Feedrate (mm/min) | 200 | |
| Max Roughing Stepdown (mm) | 0.2 |
