Sharpening Solution to Give End Mills New Life

To-be-release end mill sharpener attachment shown at far right. Photo Credit: Darex

Darex has been in the business of drill bit sharpeners for more than 50 years. Knowing that the average quality end mill easily costs several hundred dollars, the company is finally applying its sharpening expertise to an upcoming end mill solution in the form of a new attachment for its XT3000 drill sharpener.

The LEX600 end mill attachment will enable users to sharpen the primary and secondary grind on the tips of two-, three or four-flute end mills up to 5/8", giving new life to these tools while cutting cost. While not a cutting tool itself, the sharpening solution is directly beneficial to managing cutting tools — specifically those that are commonly used by moldmakers to create shapes and holes for a mold during milling, profiling, contouring and more. Ultimately, Darex notes, its new end mill sharpener emphasizes its attempt to keep sharpening simple. A 30-day trial is offered to those that purchase directly through Darex. Join the company’s mailing list at its website for release date updates.