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Eco-Mill 4 Flute Coated Carbide General Purpose End Mills

Series: E454

ECO-MILL coated carbide 4 flute end mill from STÄRKE, a TiALN coated general purpose cutter.

  • Suitable for cutting steel stainless steel, cast iron and non-ferrous material including aluminium alloys and copper.
  • Cut up to 45 HRC 
  • Can be used wet or dry to increase tool life.
  • Micrograin carbide
  • Centre cutting
  • Available diameter sizes between 1mm and 25mm
Image indicating the E454 series end mill can machine steel, stainless steel, cast iron and aluminium.
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£7.78 excl. VAT
£9.34 incl. VAT
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Eco-Mill 3 Flute Coated Carbide General Purpose Milling Cutters

Series: E453

ECO-MILL coated carbide 3 flute end mill from STÄRKE, a TiALN coated general purpose milling cutter.

  • Suitable for cutting steel, stainless steel, cast iron and non-ferrous material including aluminium and copper.
  • Cut up to 45 HRC 
  • Can be used wet or dry to increase tool life.
  • Micrograin carbide
  • Centre cutting
  • Available diameter sizes between 1mm and 20mm
Image indicating the E453 series end mill can machine steel, stainless steel, cast iron and aluminium.
Logo of the E453 series end mill manufacturer STARKE.
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£7.78 excl. VAT
£9.34 incl. VAT
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STARKE Ali-Mill A453 Series 3 Flute 45 Degree Solid Carbide End Mill for Machining Aluminium.

Ali-Mill 3 Flute 45 Degree Carbide End Mills for Aluminium

Series: A453

ALI-MILL Solid Carbide 3 Flute 45 Degree End Mill from STÄRKE is 1st choice for machining aluminium and non ferrous material.

  • Polished flutes for superior surface finish.
  • The special Hi-Helix geometry enables better chip removal.
  • Micrograin carbide
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£10.48 excl. VAT
£12.58 incl. VAT
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V60 4 Flute High Performance Variable Helix Milling Cutters

Series: V604

V60 Mill Coated Carbide 4 Flute End Mill from STARKE is a ALCRSiN high performance milling cutter.

  • Premium grade carbide substrate 1st choice for machining stainless, inconels, titanium and steels.
  • Variable helix angle designed to rough and finish with 1 tool.
  • Chatter free design which allows for increased cutting depths and feed rates.
  • Replaces the V554 series. Now has an improved coating to machine to a higher HRC.
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£20.28 excl. VAT
£24.34 incl. VAT
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HSC Series 2 Flute Tialn Coated HSS Milling Cutters

Series: HSC2
  • 2 flute HSSE slot drill
  • HSS 8% Cobalt gives improved tool life and performance in comparison to conventional HSS
  • 1st choice for economical machining
  • TIALN coated for increased tool life
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£10.01 excl. VAT
£12.01 incl. VAT
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HSC Series 3 Flute Tialn Coated HSS Milling Cutters

Series: HSC3
  • 3 flute HSSE slot drill
  • HSS 8% Cobalt gives improved tool life and performance in comparison to conventional HSS
  • 1st choice for economical machining
  • TIALN coated for increased tool life
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£10.01 excl. VAT
£12.01 incl. VAT
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HSCR Series Tialn Coated Fine Pitch Roughing HSS Milling Cutters

Series: HSCR
  • 3 & 4 flute HSSE end mill ripper
  • HSS 8% Cobalt gives improved tool life and performance in comparison to conventional HSS
  • 1st choice for economical machining
  • TIALN coated for increased tool life
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£21.46 excl. VAT
£25.75 incl. VAT
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STARKE Ali-Mill A452 Series 2 Flute 45 Degree Solid Carbide End Mill for Machining Aluminium.

Ali-Mill 2 Flute 45 Degree Carbide Slot Drills for Aluminium

Series: A452

ALI-MILL Solid Carbide 2 Flute 45 Degree Slot Drill from STÄRKE is 1st choice for machining aluminium and non ferrous material.

  • Polished flutes for superior surface finish.

  • The special Hi-Helix geometry enables better chip removal.

  • Micrograin carbide

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£10.48 excl. VAT
£12.58 incl. VAT
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ZCC-CT HM-4E 4 Flute End Mill with Straight Shank

ZCC-CT HM-4E Series 4 Flute Hardened Steel Milling Cutters

Series: HM-4E

ZCC-CT HM-4E 4 Flute End Mill with Straight Shank For Hardened Steels

  • Excellent tool design covers large chip pocket, good stability and machining efficiency
  • Optimized cutting geometry (Rake angle) assures edge stabitlity and sharpness
  • Ultra fine grain carbide
  • KMG555 Nano-ALTiN coating base for hard machining at high temperatures
  • For machining upto 68HRC
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£14.53 excl. VAT
£17.44 incl. VAT
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ZCC-CT UM-4E 4 Flute Standard Length AlCrN Coated High Performance Variable Helix Solid Carbide End Mill

ZCC-CT UM-4E Series 4 Flute Variable Helix Milling Cutters

Series: UM-4E

ZCC-CT UM-4E Series 4 Flute Standard Length AlCrN Coated High Performance Variable Helix Solid Carbide End Mill

  • Optimised geometry with unequal 38 degree and 41 degree helix angles and unequal pitch.
  • Working processes: Square shoulder milling, groove milling, face milling, counter sinking, circular milling and centre cutting.
  • End mills and torus Mills.
  • HSC/HPC machining.
  • AlCrN (Aluminium Chromium Nitride) coated solid carbide for exceptional tool life.
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£15.19 excl. VAT
£18.23 incl. VAT
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£12.91excl. VAT
£15.49incl. VAT
15% DISCOUNT
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HSC Series 4 Flute Tialn Coated HSS Milling Cutters

Series: HSC4
  • 4 flute HSSE end mill
  • HSS 8% Cobalt gives improved tool life and performance in comparison to conventional HSS
  • 1st choice for economical machining
  • TIALN coated for increased tool life
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£10.01 excl. VAT
£12.01 incl. VAT
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STARKE ECO-MILL Coated Carbide 2 Flute Ball Nose Slot Drill.

Eco-Mill 2 Flute Coated Carbide Ball Nose Slot Drills

Series: EB452

ECO-MILL coated carbide 2 flute ball nosed slot drill from STÄRKE, a TiALN coated general purpose cutter.

  • Suitable for cutting steel, stainless steel, cast iron and non-ferrous materials including aluminium alloys and copper.
  • Cut up to 45 HRC 
  • Can be used wet or dry to increase tool life.
  • Micrograin carbide
  • Available diameter sizes between 1mm and 20mm
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£7.78 excl. VAT
£9.34 incl. VAT
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ZCC-CT HM Series 2 Flute Ball Nose Rib Processing Hardened Steel Milling Cutters

Series: HM-2BP

ZCC-CT HM-2BP 2 Flute Ball Nose Rib Processing Slot Drill 

  • Excellent tool design covers large chip pocket, good stability and machining efficiency
  • Optimized cutting geometry (Rake angle) assures edge stabitlity and sharpness
  • Ultra fine grain carbide
  • KMG555 Nano-ALTiN coating base for hard machining at high temperatures
  • For machining upto 68HRC
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£21.79 excl. VAT
£26.15 incl. VAT
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PM75E Series High Performance Powder Metal 4 Flute Milling Cutters

Series: PM75E

Clarkson PM75 Multiple Helix high Performance 4 Flute End Mill for General purpose machining in steels up to HRc40 Cast Iron Stainless steel Inconel. ASP60 premium powder metallurgy substrate with unique VX coating for longer tool life and superior surface finish.

  • Multiple helix technology for reduced vibration
  • Excellent performance in unstable machining conditions
  • Higher cutting speed than equivalent HSSCo tools
  • Reduced chatter
  • Improved tool harmonics
  • Exceptional performance in unstable cutting conditions
  • Increased chip flow
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£10.11 excl. VAT
£12.13 incl. VAT
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£8.08excl. VAT
£9.70incl. VAT
15% DISCOUNT
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Alu-Cut 2544K Series 2 & 3 Flute Long Length Milling Cutters

Series: 2544K

The Alu-Cut series for high performance machining of aluminum and high silicon aluminum.

  • Highest metal removal rates for stable milling processes
  • Several corner radii per diameter
  • Center cutting
  • GLT coated for improved tool life, works in copper alloys in addition to aluminum
  • Rough and finish with 1 tool
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£40.70 excl. VAT
£48.84 incl. VAT
Offer Price From:
£36.63excl. VAT
£43.96incl. VAT
10% DISCOUNT
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Clarkson PM75 Multiple Helix High Performance Powder Metal Fine Pitch Ripper

PM75S Series High Performance Powder Metal Fine Pitch Ripper

Series: PM75S

Clarkson PM75 Multiple Helix high Performance Fine Pitch Ripper for General purpose machining in steels up to HRc40 Cast Iron Stainless steel Inconel. ASP60 premium powder metallurgy substrate with unique VX coating for longer tool life and superior surface finish.

  • Multiple helix technology for reduced vibration
  • Excellent performance in unstable machining conditions
  • Higher cutting speed than equivalent HSSCo tools
  • Reduced chatter
  • Improved tool harmonics
  • Exceptional performance in unstable cutting conditions
  • Increased chip flow
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£21.20 excl. VAT
£25.44 incl. VAT
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£16.97excl. VAT
£20.36incl. VAT
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4 Flute Coated Carbide Long Series General Purpose End Mill (STARKE Eco-Mill)

Series: EL454
  • Micrograin Carbide
  • TIALN coated to machine up to 45 HRC
  • Excellent general purpose cutter for machining steel, stainless steel, aluminium alloys, cast iron and copper
  • Centre cutting
  • Sizes available: 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm
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£10.51 excl. VAT
£12.61 incl. VAT
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STARKE Eco-Mill Coated Carbide 2 Flute End Mill.

Eco-Mill 2 Flute Coated Solid Carbide Slot Drill

Series: E452

ECO-MILL Coated Carbide 2 Flute End Mill from STÄRKE is a TiALN coated general purpose cutter.

  • Suitable for cutting steel, stainless steel, cast iron and non-ferrous material including cast aluminium and copper.
  • Cut up to 45 HRC 
  • Can be used wet or dry to increase tool life.
  • Micrograin carbide
  • Centre cutting
  • Available diameter sizes between 1mm to 20mm
Image indicating the E452 series end mill can machine steel, stainless steel, cast iron and aluminium.
Logo of the E452 series end mill manufacturer STARKE.
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£7.78 excl. VAT
£9.34 incl. VAT
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STARKE Coated Carbide 4 Flute Roughing End Mill

Series: PR554
  • Cut up to 55 HRC 
  • Can be used wet or dry to increase tool life.
  • Micrograin carbide
  • Available diameter sizes between 6mm and 20mm
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£15.85 excl. VAT
£19.02 incl. VAT
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Ali-Mill 3 Flute Long Series carbide Slot Drill for Aluminium (STARKE AL453)

Series: AL453
  • Suitable for machining aluminium and other non-ferrous materials
  • Mirror polishied flutes
  • Excellent surface finishe and superior chip removal
  • Micrograin carbide
  • Hi-helix geometry
  • Sizes available: 3mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 20mm
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£9.81 excl. VAT
£11.77 incl. VAT
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2 Flute Long Series carbide Slot Drill for Aluminium (STARKE Ali-Mill)

Series: AL452
  • Suitable for machining of aluminium and other non-ferrous materials.
  • Mirror polished fl utes
  • Excellent surface finishes, superior chip removal.
  • Micrograin carbide
  • Hi-helix geometry
  • Sizes available: 3mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 20mm
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£9.81 excl. VAT
£11.77 incl. VAT
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Ali-Mill 2 Flute Ball Nosed Solid Carbide for Aluminium

Series: AB382
  • Solid micrograin carbide
  • 38 degree helix geometry enable better chip removal
  • Polished flutes for superior surface finish
  • 2 flutes
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£5.82 incl. VAT
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Max-Mill Coated Carbide 4 Flute Roughing End Mill

NANO-MILL Max-Mill JWA Series Coated Carbide 4 Flute Roughing End Mill

Series: JWA**04

Max-Mill Coated Carbide 4 Flute Roughing End Mill from Nano-Mill is a general purpose cutter, ideal for cutting carbon steel, high speed steel, stainless steel, alloy, inconel and titanium. MAX-MILL cutters cut up to 55 HRC, and can be used wet or dry to increase tool life.

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£26.12 incl. VAT
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FRANKEN Alu-Cut 2544 Series 2 & 3 Flute Long Length End mill

Series: 2544

The Alu-Cut series for high performance machining of aluminum and high silicon aluminum.

  • Highest metal removal rates for stable milling processes
  • Several corner radii per diameter
  • Center cutting
  • Uncoated
  • Available with high performance GLT coating works in copper alloys in addition to aluminum
  • Rough and finish with 1 tool
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£30.30 excl. VAT
£36.36 incl. VAT
Offer Price From:
£27.27excl. VAT
£32.72incl. VAT
10% DISCOUNT
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Milling Tools?

Milling tools are cutting tools used in milling machines and CNC machining centres to remove material from a workpiece through rotary cutting motion.

They encompass a wide family of tools, including; solid carbide end mills and slot drills to indexable face mills and specialist form tools. These tools are used across industries including aerospace, automotive, engineering & tool making.

What Is the Difference Between Milling Cutters, Indexable Milling Tools & Form Tools?

  • Milling Cutters - are solid, one-piece tools (typically carbide, HSS or HSSE) where the cutting edges are ground into the tool body itself - when worn, the whole tool is replaced or reground

  • Indexable Milling Tools - use a steel or carbide body fitted with replaceable inserts. When an insert edge wears, you simply index or swap the insert - this makes them highly economical for higher-volume or production machining

  • Form Tools are profiled tools designed to cut specific shapes in a single pass - such as dovetails, T-slots, corner rounding, or custom profiles - eliminating the need for multiple operations.

When Should I Choose Solid Milling Cutters Over Indexable Tooling?

Solid milling cutters are generally preferred for:

  • Smaller diameters (typically under 12-16mm) where indexable insert geometry becomes impractical

  • High-precision finishing operations requiring very tight tolerances

  • Lower volume or jobbing work where setup speed matters.

Whereas Indexable milling tools are generally better suited to:

  • High-volume production where insert replacement cost savings add up

  • Applications where cutting edge condition is critical and quick changeover is needed.

What Metals Can Our Milling Tools Be Used On?

Our milling tools cover the full range of workpiece materials:

  • Carbon & Alloy Steels - the most common application - choose coated carbide for best performance

  • Stainless Steel - requires sharp, positive geometry and good chip evacuation

  • Cast Iron - typically machined dry - carbide with appropriate coatings preferred

  • Aluminium & Non-Ferrous Alloys - needs highly polished, high-rake geometry and good chip clearance (2–3 flute cutters)

  • Hardened Steel (up to 65 HRC) - requires ultra-hard coated solid carbide or CBN-tipped indexable tools

  • Heat-Resistant Super alloys (HRSA) - Inconel, titanium, Hastelloy - demands premium carbide grades with specialist coatings

How Do I Select the Right Milling Tool for My Application?

Consider these key factors when selecting the correct milling tool for your needs:

  1. Material – hardness, abrasiveness and machinability of the workpiece

  2. Operation – roughing, semi-finishing, finishing, profiling, slotting, facing

  3. Machine – spindle speed/power capability, rigidity and whether it's manual or CNC

  4. Geometry – flute count, helix angle, profile (square, ball nose, corner radius)

  5. Substrate and coating – HSS for lower speeds, carbide for high-speed CNC

  6. Diameter and reach – use the shortest tool possible - consider reduced neck or long series only when necessary

  7. Toolholding – collet, shrink fit, or Weldon flat affects rigidity and runout

If you're unsure, our engineering team is on hand to advise - just call, email or use our live chat.