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We are pleased to announce the expansion of our A Brand AE-VM series! The new additions feature new lengths & styles ideal for deep side milling and pocket milling of mold parts

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

• List #8245 A BRAND® AE-VMFE (metric)
• List #8246 A BRAND® AE-CR-VMFE (metric)

This series offers the following features & benefits:

• High efficiency for deep side milling and pocket milling of mold parts
• Variable Geometry to suppress chatter
• High rigidity to improve milling accuracy
• Positive rake angle which reduces cutting force
• Advanced multilayer DUARISE coating for superior surface quality

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We are pleased to announce the expansion of our A Brand AE-N series! The new additions to our advanced performance DLC Coated end mills, are designed for non-ferrous materials in a wide range of cutting applications delivering efficient and quality processing.

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

• List #8830 A BRAND AE-VTS-N (inch)
• List #8930 A BRAND AE-VTS-N (metric)

This series offers the following features & benefits:

• Flat cutting edge achieves higher precision machined surface quality
• Large core design for high rigidity to prevent chattering
• Center cutting edge for plunging
• Three cutting edges at center for high speed milling
• DLC- IGUSS coating that delivers improved durability and effectiveness

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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 #8570 A Brand AE-CR-MS-H (metric)
• List #8440 A Brand AE-MS-H (inch)

This series offers the following features & benefits:

• 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)

List #4440 WXS-EMS (inch)

List #4541 WXS-CR-EMS (metric)

Limited quantities of the above EXOCARB® WXS End Mill continue to be available, while supplies last. A crossover reference table is available on the following page below, and an electronic file of the crossover is available on the Distributor log in page of our website at www.osgtool.com.

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We are pleased to announce the expansion of our A Brand AE-VM series! The new additions feature new lengths & styles to enhance our advanced performance anti-vibration carbide end mill offering!

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

• List #8201 A BRAND AE-VML (inch)
• List #8207 A BRAND AE-VML (metric)
• List #8202 A BRAND AE-NIK-VML (inch)
• List #8208 A BRAND AE-NIK-VML (metric)
• List #8225 A BRAND AE-VMS-RA (metric)
• List #8226 A BRAND AE-VMSS-RA (metric)
• List #8271 A BRAND AE-CR-VML (inch)
• List #8277 A BRAND AE-CR-VML (metric)

This series offers the following features & benefits:

• DUARISE coating provides excellent lubricity, superior friction resistance and high-oxidation temperature.
• Sharp positive rake angle reduces cutting force.
• New flute form enables excellent chip evacuation.
• Variable-index and variable-lead geometry suppresses vibration.
• Unique cutting edge featuring a Gash Land for enhanced chipping resistance.

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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 A Brand A-CHT Advanced Performance Carbide Coolant-Through tap series! The A Brand A-CHT is a series of carbide coolant-through taps designed to maximize performance for Cast Iron and Aluminum Alloy.

The following list numbers are associated with the A Brand A-CHT tap series:

• List #16615 A Brand A-CHT (Inch)
• List #16610 A Brand A-CHT (Metric)

The A Brand A-CHT Advanced Performance Carbide Coolant-Through tap series offers the following features & benefits:

• Larger Oil Hole Design for excellent coolant flow
• Ultra-Fine Grain Carbide for high wear resistance and toughness
• Bright Finish for greater performance in non-ferrous materials
  

The A Brand A-CHT Advanced Performance Carbide Coolant-Through tap series is ideal in the following applications:

• Cast Iron
• Aluminum Alloy

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We are pleased to announce the expansion of our A Brand AT-2 Thread Mill Series! The A Brand AT-2 is a series of end-cutting edge thread mills for high hardness steel applications.

The following list numbers are associated with the A Brand AT-2 Thread Mill Series:

• NEW! List #16645 A Brand AT-2 (inch)
• List #16640 A Brand AT-2 (metric)

The A Brand AT-2 Thread Mill Series offers the following features & benefits:

• Helical drilling and threading can be done simultaneously
• Newly developed DUROREY coating enables superior heat resistance and high toughness optimized for high hardness steel milling.
• Special cutting edge shape suppresses bending of the tool
• Left-hand cut configuration enables climb milling to prolong tool life
  

The A Brand AT-2 Thread Mill Series is ideal in the following applications:

• Hardened Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Cast Iron

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We are pleased to announce the release of our NEW A Brand AT-2 Thread Mill Series!
The NEW A Brand AT-2 is a series of end-cutting edge thread mills for high hardness steel applications.

The following list numbers are associated with the NEW A Brand AT-2 Thread Mill Series:

• List #16640 A Brand AT-2 (metric)

The NEW A Brand AT-2 Thread Mill Series offers the following features & benefits:

• Helical drilling and threading can be done simultaneously
• Newly developed DUROREY coating enables superior heat resistance and high toughness optimized for high hardness steel milling.
• Special cutting edge shape suppresses bending of the tool
• Left-hand cut configuration enables climb milling to prolong tool life

The NEW A Brand AT-2 Thread Mill Series is ideal in the following applications:

• Hardened Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Cast Iron

A Brand AT-2 Thread Mill 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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