2-Flute Upcut - 1/8" (Generic)
Generic
Overview
Generic 2-flute upcut spiral end mill, 1/8in shank. Upcut geometry for efficient chip evacuation.
Properties
Difficulty
beginner
Pros
- Upcut spiral pulls chips up and out — excellent chip evacuation
- Good for deep pocketing operations
- Common and affordable
- Works well in a wide range of materials
- Good for slotting and profiling
Cons
- Can lift small/light parts
- May splinter top surface of veneered materials
- Not ideal for through-cuts where top edge quality matters
- Requires hold-down for small parts
Best For
- General wood and MDF cutting at small scale
- detail pocketing
Avoid For
- Veneered surfaces needing clean top face
- plastics
Brands
SpeToolFreudAmanaGenmitsu