UC-2525 1/4" Up-Cut End Mill

1/4" Up-Cut End Mill
Tungsten Carbide • Nano Blue Coated

Overview
Built to pull chips up and out of the cut for efficient material removal and cooler cutting. This versatile 1/4" up-cut end mill is ideal for roughing, pocketing, and slotting, while the Nano Blue coating helps improve heat resistance and tool life on spindle-driven CNC machines.

Best For

• Roughing
• Pocketing
• Slotting
• General-purpose CNC cutting

Why Choose It

• Strong chip evacuation for deeper cuts
• Helps reduce heat buildup and tool wear
• Forgiving on a wide range of CNC machines
• Great for fast, efficient material removal

Starting Parameters
Up-cut tools support more aggressive cutting thanks to better chip evacuation.

• Spindle: 16,000–22,000 RPM
• Feed: 150–250 IPM
• Plunge: 50–80 IPM
• Cut Strategy: Adjust feed and depth for material hardness and machine rigidity

Compatible Materials

• Hardwood
• Softwood
• MDF
• Plastics
• Aluminum with light passes and good chip clearing

Specifications

• Tool Type: Up-Cut End Mill
• Flutes: 2
• Cutting Diameter: 1/4"
• Cutting Length: 1.5"
• Shank Diameter: 1/4"
• Overall Length: 2.75"
• Material: Tungsten Carbide
• Coating: Nano Blue

Notes

• May cause top-surface tear-out on plywood or veneers
• Pair with a down-cut or compression bit when top finish matters
• A strong general-purpose choice for many CNC operations