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YG-1 Carbide End Mills & CNC Milling Tools
Shop YG-1 end mills by material application and milling operation. The range includes ALU-POWER for aluminum, V7 and TITANOX-POWER families, X-POWER tools, general-purpose carbide cutters, and HSS, cobalt and powdered metal end mills. Compare diameter, end style, flute count, cutting length and coating using the linked product categories.
ALU-POWER for Aluminum
Explore ALU-POWER Original, HPC and HPC CHIPBREAKER carbide end mills for aluminum alloys. Compare flute geometry, corner style and cutting length for the slotting, profiling or roughing operation; choose the finish listed for your material.
V7 Multiple-Helix End Mills
Compare V7 MILL-STEEL, V7 MILL-INOX and V7 PLUS A cutters for their listed materials. The V7 range includes multiple-helix designs and PLUS A Splitter options. Check the series application and cutting data instead of selecting by flute count alone.
TITANOX-POWER & JET-POWER
TITANOX-POWER categories include 4-flute, 5-flute multi-helix and HPC designs for listed titanium, stainless and alloy-steel applications. JET-POWER provides another family for designated stainless, nickel-alloy and titanium work. Match the exact tool to the alloy and operation.
X-POWER, 4G & Hardened Steel
Compare X-POWER and X-POWER PRO for designated medium-to-hard steels, and 4G MILLS for listed high-speed steel-machining applications. X5070 and CBN categories address harder materials. Confirm the permitted workpiece hardness and recommended machining conditions for the selected tool.
General-Purpose Carbide & BasiX
Find standard general-purpose carbide end mills, YGBasiX 30-degree tools and YGBasiX 4-flute multi-helix cutters. Compare square, ball and corner-radius styles where offered, then check diameter, length of cut and shank dimensions for the setup.
HSS, Cobalt & Powdered Metal
Explore HSS and cobalt end mills alongside ASP30, ASP60 and other powdered metal families. ONLY ONE and TANK-POWER serve listed steel, stainless and cast-iron applications; SPEED-FREEK ALU-POWER is a separate aluminum-oriented family.
Roughing, Edge Details & Specialty Milling
Use the operation-specific categories for roughing end mills, corner-rounding cutters, drill end mills and tapered carbide end mills. D-POWER provides diamond-coated carbide tools for listed graphite applications. Tool shape, material and cutting strategy should be considered together.
Match Flute Count, Reach & Tool Holding
Flute count affects chip space and the number of cutting edges, but it does not determine material suitability by itself. Use the shortest practical reach, check whether the tool is center cutting for the planned entry, and select a holder compatible with the shank and operation.
Compare Solid, Modular & Indexable Cutters
For milling with replaceable cutting components, review i-Smart heads, i-Xmill tips and indexable milling cutters on the YG-1 indexable page. Compare tool diameter, reach, component compatibility and the intended toolpath before choosing the system.
YG-1 End Mills: Selection Questions
- Which YG-1 end mills are intended for aluminum?
- Start with ALU-POWER Original, HPC and HPC CHIPBREAKER. SPEED-FREEK is a powdered metal alternative in the aluminum range. Check each product for the alloy, finish and operation it supports.
- Should I always choose a 2-flute end mill for aluminum?
- No. Flute count is only one selection factor; the ALU-POWER range includes designs with other flute counts. Consider chip space, engagement, geometry and the recommended material application together.
- How do square, ball and corner-radius ends differ?
- Square ends produce a relatively sharp bottom corner, ball ends suit curved-surface profiling, and corner-radius tools leave a specified radius. Match the tool to the part drawing and machining strategy.
- Can every end mill plunge straight into a part?
- No. Check the center-cutting specification and the permitted entry method for the selected cutter. Use the manufacturer's guidance for plunging, ramping or helical entry.
- What should I check before using an end mill in hardened steel?
- Check the exact material hardness, tool family, coating, geometry and recommended cutting conditions. Do not apply a family's maximum hardness rating to every tool or operation without confirming the specification.
- Where can I find compatible tool holders?
- Use the YG-1 tool-holding page to compare collet chucks, hydraulic chucks, shrink-fit and side-lock holders. Match the spindle interface, shank diameter, projection and coolant requirements.