End Mill 16mm DLC

      16 mm DLC‑coated 3‑flute end mill (100 mm LOC)

• Diameter: 16 mm

• Flutes: 3

• Coating: DLC (Diamond‑Like Carbon)

• Length of cut (LOC): ~100 mm

• Price: ₹2866

• Ideal for: High-performance finishing on aluminum, non-ferrous alloys—thanks to the low-friction DLC, it offers excellent chip evacuation and surface finish.

Jaibros 16 mm carbide 55 HRC (non‑DLC)

• Similar geometry and length, but lacks DLC coating (instead a 55 HRC coating). A good baseline for comparison and priced at ₹2866

📏 Technical Specs & Use Cases

One of the most reputable industrial-grade DLC-coated end mills is the Garant 16 mm solid carbide square end mill, DLC finish:

• OD / Shank: 16 mm

• Flutes: 3

• Flute length: 45 mm, total length 100 mm

• Helix: 45°, 

• Shank tolerance: h6

• Max cutting depths: side 45 mm, slot 16 mm

• Material: Solid carbide, no coolant through 

Manufacturers like OSG also offer DLC‑SUPER HARD coatings targeted for non-ferrous materials, available in sizes including 16 mm with square or radius corners 

🛠️ Why Use a DLC‑Coated 16 mm End Mill?

Advantages of DLC coatings:

• Low friction and 50–100% longer tool life, particularly in aluminum machining

• Cleaner chips and mirror-like finishes on 6061 aluminum and other soft alloys 

• Generally cost ~2–5× more than standard coatings like ZrN, but justified in precision finishing tasks

• Typical specs for 16 mm DLC tools:

• Flutes: ; 3 is common for good chipload and finish

• Helix angle: 35–45°

• LOC: 45–100 mm or longer for extended-reach tools