GWS CARBIDE ENDMILL CUTTING TOOL NOMENCLATURE
Part numbers are composed of letters and numerals referring to different categories (where applicable), as seen in the following examples.
Series | Pitch | LOC | Shank | #Flute | Cutting Dia.* | Coating |
A W G (30 Degree Helix) (Non-Ferrous) | S (Stub) | 4 (4) | 0 5 0 0 (1/2 Inch) | |||
A G S (30 Degree Helix) (Cobb Style) | S (Stub) | 3 (3) | 1 0 0 0 (1 Inch) | |||
G W (30 Degree Helix) (General Purpose) | XL (Extra Long) | 2 (2) | 0 7 5 0 (3/4 Inch) | |||
B N A (37 Degree Helix) (Ball Nose) | L (Long) | S U (Undercut) | 3 (3) | 0 6 2 5 (5/8 Inch) | ||
S G W (Variable Helix) | L (Long) | S U | 4 (4) | 0 2 5 0 (1/4 Inch) | -x (Various) | |
G S C (20 Degree Helix) (Hogmill-Rougher) | M (Medium) | L (Long) | S U | 4 (4) | 0 3 7 5 (3/8 Inch) |