Expanded End Mill Line Offers Multi-Purpose Benefits to Moldmakers

Emuge-Franken USA announces it has expanded three-fold the range of TOP-Cut VAR, the company’s most popular multi-purpose high performance end mills. A versatile, variable helix carbide tool solution, TOP-Cut VAR end mills have increased to comprise over 1,200 tools which are manufactured in the USA in Emuge’s West Boylston, MA facility to stringent Emuge-Franken Germany specifications.

Featuring unique geometry and coating, TOP-Cut VAR end mills are as effective in multiple job shop applications as they are in challenging production cutting operations. The TOP-Cut VAR line is now available in four, five, six and seven-flute configurations, with or without corner radius and ball nose, stub, standard and long length inch sizes. In addition, the company can provide custom variations or tool modifications of TOP-Cut VAR mills. 

“Our TOP-Cut VAR tools are the best choice for manufacturers who need flexibility and performance,” says Craig Gosselin, Emuge-Franken USA’s milling products manager.

TOP-Cut VAR end mills feature unique flute and profile geometries optimized for long tool life and superior performance in both roughing and finishing applications. Variable helix angle flutes provide extensive vibration dampening and are precision ground with advanced edge preparation to maximize chip evacuation. A chamfer feature protects cutting edges to prevent chipping, and end mills with fully blended corner radiuses extend tool life, while providing improved surface finishes.

All TOP-Cut VAR end mills have an advanced ALCR PVD coating that enables good performance and extended life in higher operating temperatures and a proprietary sub-micro grain carbide provides maximum abrasion resistance and durability.