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We are pleased to announce the expansion of our A Brand AE-H Advanced Performance Carbide End Mill Series for high-hardness steels.

The following list numbers are associated with the A Brand AE-H End Mill Series expansion:

• List #8540 A Brand AE-MS-H Multi-Flute, Square, Regular Length (Metric)
• List #8541 A Brand AE-MSS-H Multi-Flute, Square, Stub Length (Metric)
• List #8440 COMING SOON! A Brand AE-MS-H Multi-Flute, Square, Regular Length (Inch)
• List #8441 COMING SOON! A Brand AE-MSS-H Multi-Flute, Square, Stub Length (Inch)

Features & benefits include:

• Multi-Flute
• Variable indexing for suppression of cutting vibration and chattering
• Unique cutting edge geometry for stable machining of high-hardness steels up to 70HRC
• DUROREY Coating for outstanding performance and tool life

EXOCARB® WXS End Mills- PHASE OUT

We are in the process of phasing out and discontinuing the following list numbers associated with EXOCARB® WXS End Mill series, which is being replaced by the NEW A-Brand AE-H End Mills.

List #4540 WXS-EMS (metric)

Limited quantities of the above EXOCARB® WXS End Mill continue to be available, while supplies last. 

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We are pleased to announce the release of our A Brand AE-N End Mill Series for non-ferrous materials!

The following list numbers are associated with the A Brand AE-N Series:

• List #8630 A Brand AE-TL-N 3-Flute, Long Length (inch)
• List #8730 A Brand AE-TL-N 3-Flute, Long Length (metric)

Features & benefits include:

• Center cutting edge ideal for plunging
• Large core and new flute form for high rigidity and excellent chip evacuation
• Unique cutting edge that achieves high durability and good surface finish
• DLC Super hard coating for superior surface accuracy and finish

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We are pleased to announce the expansion of our HY-PRO® CARB VGM end mill series with the addition of the NEW HY-PRO® CARB VGM6! The HY-PRO® CARB VGM6 is a 6-flute variable geometry end mill for dynamic milling ideal in steel and stainless steel.

The following list numbers are associated with the NEW HY-PRO® CARB VGM6 flute series:

• List #VGM6 HY-PRO® CARB VGM6 (inch)

The HY-PRO® CARB VGM6 end mill offers the following features & benefits:

• Variable Index reduces chatter for efficient machining
• Sharp cutting geometry for smooth material cutting
• High helix angle to reduce cutting force
• Adjusted core diameter based on length of cut to maintain tool rigidity
• EXO coating provides longer tool life
• Expansive size offering
  

The HY-PRO® CARB VGM6 end mill is ideal in the following applications:

• High Efficiency Milling in multiple applications
• Ideal in steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and exotic materials

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We are pleased to announce the expansion of our HY-PRO® CARB VGM end mill series with the addition of the NEW HY-PRO® CARB VGM7! The HY-PRO® CARB VGM7 is a 7-flute variable geometry end mill for dynamic milling ideal in steel and stainless steel.

The following list numbers are associated with the NEW HY-PRO® CARB VGM7 flute series:

• List #VGM7 HY-PRO® CARB VGM7 (inch)

The HY-PRO® CARB VGM7 end mill offers the following features & benefits:

• Variable Index reduces chatter for efficient machining
• Sharp cutting geometry for smooth material cutting
• High helix angle to reduce cutting force
• Adjusted core diameter based on length of cut to maintain tool rigidity
• EXO coating provides longer tool life
• Expansive size offering
  

The HY-PRO® CARB VGM7 end mill is ideal in the following applications:

• High Efficiency Milling in multiple applications
• Ideal in steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and exotic materials

COMING SOON: VGM-6!

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We are pleased to announce the release of our NEW EXOCARB® VU-TBR End Mill Series!
The NEW EXOCARB® VU-TBR is a series of taper barrel end mills for finishing.

The following list numbers are associated with the NEW EXOCARB® VU-TBR End Mill Series:

• List #3785 EXOCARB® VU-TBR End Mill

The NEW EXOCARB® VU-TBR Series offers the following features & benefits:

• Increased milling efficiency due to the large peripheral edge radius and multi-flute configuration
• Increased stepover reduces machining time compared to ball nose end mills
• Reduced cusp height improves surface finish with approximately 60% machine time reduction compared to ball nose end mills

The NEW EXOCARB® VU-TBR Series is ideal in the following applications:

• Die/Mold Industry
• Aerospace Industry
• Energy Industry
• Job Shops

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We are pleased to announce the release of our NEW EXOCARB® AM-EBT & AM-CRE end mill series!
The NEW EXOCARB® AM-EBT & AM-CRE is a series of ball and corner radius end mills for post-processing of additive manufacturing and milling in hardened steels.

The following list numbers are associated with the NEW EXOCARB® AM-EBT & AM-CRE series:

• List #4730 EXOCARB® AM-EBT (metric)
• List #4770 EXOCARB® AM-CRE (metric)

The NEW EXOCARB® AM-EBT & AM-CRE series offers the following features & benefits:

• Negative cutting geometry to prevent chipping in hardened materials
• Wide chip room to evacuate chips in heavy milling operations with inconsistent stock removal
• DUROREY coating to resist chipping and cutting heat in high hardness material

The NEW EXOCARB® AM-EBT & AM-CRE series is ideal in the following applications:

• Additive Manufacturing
• Die/Mold Industry

EXOCARB® AM-EBT & AM-CRE Inch sizes coming soon!

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We are pleased to announce the release of our NEW A Brand AE-H Advanced Performance Carbide End Mill series!

The following list numbers are associated with the A Brand AE-H End Mills:

• List #8410- A Brand AE-BD-H (inch)
• List #8510- A Brand AE-BD-H (metric)
• List #8590- A Brand AE-LNBD-H (metric)
• List #8430- A Brand AE-BM-H (inch)
• List #8530- A Brand AE-BM-H (metric)

This series offers the following features & benefits:

• OSG’s DUROREY coating that enables superior heat resistance and high toughness optimized for high-hardness steel milling
• Thickening of the center core to prevent deformation of the ball tip and improve control of chipping.
• Superior ball R precision +/- 0.005mm
• Superior shank accuracy that can support h4 tolerance (0/-0.004mm)

This series is ideal in the following applications:

• High-hardness steels (up to 70 HRC)

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OSG USA, INC. has introduced its highly anticipated 2017/18 Cutting Tool Solutions Catalog in print and digital versions.

The latest catalog edition is over 1,300 pages and features new products including the EXOCARB® ADF flat drills and PHOENIX® PSTW indexable shoulder cutters, and many new expansions to our quality lines such as the EXOCARB® MAX-MINI drills, EXOCARB® WDO drills, PHEONIX® PXD indexable exchangeable head drills and PHOENIX® PFB indexable ballnose end mills.

The 2017/18 Cutting Tool Solutions Catalog can be downloaded digitally from here.

You may also request a free hard copy by contacting OSG Customer Service at 1-800-837-2223.