Micro-diameter carbide end mills (Ø 0.1–0.99 mm) are the only tools capable of producing sub-0.5 mm features, aspect ratios >10:1, and Ra ≤ 0.2 µm finishes in medical, aerospace, electronics, and watch parts. After 12 months of production testing on 6061, P20, and hardened steel, Amony GM/PM/ALC Micro Series delivered 4.2× longer tool life than generic micro tools.
4 mm shank + neck design → zero deflection at 0.2 mm diameter
Sub-micron grain carbide + DLC (ALC) or AlCrN → 4.2× tool life, Ra 0.15–0.25 µm
2-flute high-helix geometry → perfect chip evacuation in micro slots
Real data: 0.3 mm ball nose on 7075 Al → 1,420 minutes tool life at 0.005 mm/tooth feed
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Size & Geometry Table (0.1–0.99 mm)
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FAQ – Answers from Our Micro-Machining Engineers
At diameters below 1 mm, even the best 6–12 mm end mills become useless. Here’s what actually happens in our Dongguan test lab:
Deflection & vibration → tool bends 0.03–0.05 mm, breaking at 0.2 mm depth
Poor chip evacuation → chips weld inside flutes, torque spikes 300 %
Heat concentration → edge chipping after 8–12 minutes on 6061
Runout amplification → 0.01 mm spindle runout becomes 0.08 mm at tip
Result: 85 % of generic micro tools last under 20 minutes. Proper micro-specific design changes everything.
| Series | Shank Design | Tool Life (min) | Ra (µm) | Deflection (mm) | Cost per Minute (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amony GM/PM/ALC Micro | 4 mm reinforced + neck | 1,420 | 0.18–0.25 | 0.003 | 0.009 | Best overall |
| Generic Micro (no neck) | 3–4 mm plain | 340 | 0.6–1.2 | 0.028 | 0.041 | Not viable |
Data from 2025–2026 production batch. Long-reach neck geometry cut deflection by 89 %.
Diameter | Material | Speed (m/min) | Feed (mm/tooth) | Depth of Cut | Coolant 0.1–0.3 mm | Aluminum | 80–120 | 0.003–0.005 | 0.05–0.1 mm | Mist 0.3–0.6 mm | Steel HRC≤40 | 60–90 | 0.004–0.006 | 0.1–0.2 mm | Flood 0.6–0.9 mm | Steel HRC55 | 45–70 | 0.005–0.008 | 0.15–0.25 mm | Flood/MQL 0.2–0.5 mm | 7075 Al | 100–140 | 0.003–0.006 | 0.1 mm | Mist + Air
Shop tip: Always use 4 mm shank with long-reach neck. At 0.2 mm diameter, every 0.01 mm of extra deflection halves tool life.
| Diameter (mm) | Flute Length (mm) | Neck Length (mm) | Shank (mm) | OAL (mm) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.10–0.29 | 0.3–0.8 | 3–5 | 4 | 38–45 | Flat / Ball Nose |
| 0.30–0.49 | 0.8–1.2 | 5–8 | 4 | 45–50 | Flat / Ball Nose |
| 0.50–0.69 | 1.2–1.8 | 8–12 | 4 | 50–55 | Flat / Ball Nose |
| 0.70–0.99 | 1.8–2.5 | 10–15 | 4 | 55–60 | Flat / Ball Nose |
All tools feature 2-flute high-helix geometry and reinforced 4 mm shank. Long-reach neck versions available for deep cavities.
Generic micro tool lasted 18 minutes. Switched to Amony PM Micro 0.25 mm long-reach → 92 minutes (+411 %), Ra 0.22 µm, zero breakage across 1,200 parts.
ALC Series DLC-coated version achieved 1,680 minutes tool life at 120 m/min. Surface finish improved from Ra 0.8 µm to 0.19 µm.
Diameter < 0.5 mm and depth > 5×D? → Long-reach neck mandatory
Aluminum or non-ferrous? → ALC Series DLC coating
Steel HRC ≤55? → PM Series sub-micron carbide
Need mirror finish? → Ball nose + mist coolant
Spindle runout >0.005 mm? → Upgrade collet first
Flat & Ball Nose, 2 flutes. Best entry-level precision for general micro work.
View GM Micro →Higher hardness grade + long-reach neck. Ideal for hardened molds and tooling.
View PM Micro →DLC coated, ultra-polished flutes. Zero built-up edge on 6061/7075.
View ALC Micro →Send us your part drawing, material, and smallest feature size. Our engineers will return the exact micro end mill code, parameters, and free sample offer within 4 hours.
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