[mc-motorsports]

I currently use standard uncoated 4 flute 1/4" diameter carbide ballmills, about 10 a month.

I want to try a TIalN coated ballmill to compare possible feeds/speeds. I looked though both of my local suppliers catalogs and found ONE tool that will suit my needs, it's a IMCO Pow-r-feed endmill, $33 each! (mistakes will be expensive)

Problem is I pay $7.50 for an uncoated USA Carbide ballmill.

Before I spend too much money because my local supply doesn't have anything else, can someone tell me where to get TIalN coated ballmills for a decent price?

My specific need is 1/4" 4 flute TIalN coated carbide ballmill, 3/4" flute lenght, probably 1/4" shank, 3/8" is fine, straight shank is fine, no need for a weldon.

And I need a good supplier, if they save enough time, I'll need 10 a month, so reputable dealers please, no fleabay or overstock sites please.

Thanks,
MC

[DareBee]

TA coated cutters ROCK
They don't mention it in the feed charts but it is recommended to add 15% to the SFM with TA coating
One of my favourites is UltraTool.
They are US and the site is ultra-tool.com.

1/4" TA BallMill should be around $20 (guessing on exchange and what your OEM discount might be).
Find your local supplier through the site (I guess).

[cadman]

Garr makes good reasonably priced TiALN endmills. Local suppliers stock most of their catalog and any special orders only take a day or two to get.

www.garrtool.com

[mc_n_g]

Try
http://www.carbideconnection.com
We have used them for smaller 1/32 to 1/4 end and ball mills. Never had any problems with them. We also ended using a lot of stubs because we were not using the side cuts.

[mc-motorsports]

I got my hands on some Gorilla Mills from cnctoybox.com
Good stuff!

[wms]

Mari Tools is a good choice..

http://www.maritool.com/Cutting-Tool...duct_info.html

Good service..good tools..

[tobyaxis]

http://www.duramill.com/main.html
http://www.harveytool.com/index.php
http://www.kennametal.com/en-US/prod...nds_page.jhtml
http://www.endmill.com/
http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/nnsrhm?KNC-T7L391316886

Here are a few

[Gumby]

Mari Tools is a good choice..

http://www.maritool.com/Cutting-Tool...duct_info.html

Good service..good tools..

I've only ever purchased their indexable tools but I was VERY happy with what I received (2.5" face mill). Frank (owner) was a pleasure to deal with.

[tiehen]

We have some great 1/4" ball nose tools on page 29 in our catalog. Make sure you look in the column labeled ALTiN

Our website is www.1helical.com - you can download our catalog from there.