MAYKESTAG HSS-Co8 Slot End Mill With Radius 5mm Short Series 2 Flute Centre Cutting

Maykestag HSS-Co8 Slot End Mill With Radius 5mm Short Series

Professional 5mm short-series slot end mill manufactured from HSS-Co8, featuring a 2.5mm radius, two flutes, centre-cutting geometry and a Type N normal helix for accurate contouring, profiling, slotting and general milling applications.

The Maykestag Code 1056 is a precision milling cutter designed with a radiused cutting end for machining curved profiles, rounded transitions, slots and contoured surfaces. Its centre-cutting geometry allows the cutting edges to work across the centre of the tool, making it suitable for applications where the cutter needs to enter the workpiece as well as cut laterally. The short-series construction increases rigidity and helps reduce tool deflection, supporting accurate machining and a consistent finish.

Product highlights

• HSS-Co8 construction: High-performance cobalt-alloyed high-speed steel provides excellent toughness, heat resistance and cutting-edge durability.
• 2.5mm cutting radius: Provides the rounded cutting profile required for curved surfaces, radiused slots and smooth transitions.
• Short-series design: The compact cutting length increases tool rigidity and helps minimise deflection during machining.
• Two-flute geometry: Provides generous chip space and efficient chip evacuation during slotting and milling operations.
• Centre cutting: Cutting edges extend across the centre, allowing the cutter to enter the workpiece as well as perform lateral milling.
• Type N geometry: Normal helix geometry designed for general-purpose milling across suitable materials.
• 30° spiral angle: Provides a balanced cutting action and effective chip removal.
• WN specification: Manufactured according to Maykestag's specified works-standard geometry and dimensional requirements for the Code 1056 series.
• DIN 1835-B shank: Precision shank form with a driving flat for secure tool holding in suitable systems.

Designed for Accurate Radius Milling

The combination of two cutting edges and a 30° Type N helix provides a versatile cutting geometry for general milling work. The large flute spaces assist with chip clearance, while the short cutting section gives the cutter additional rigidity compared with longer-series tools. The radiused cutting end allows smooth curved profiles and transitions to be produced without the sharp internal corner associated with a conventional square-end cutter. When used with the correct cutting speed, feed rate and machining conditions, the geometry is designed to deliver controlled cutting, good dimensional accuracy and dependable tool life.