Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (head office: Chuo-ku, Osaka, President: Osamu Inoue, hereafter "our company") has expanded the SUMIDIA Coated Endmills AVIX series lineup for CFRP (carbon fibre reinforced plastic) machining, adding the AVIX-F type supporting machining of thin CFRP sheets, for sale as of Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

SUMIDIA Coated Endmill AVIX series for CFRP machining, which was launched for sale in November 2024, realises longer tool life in CFRP machining due to its excellent wear resistance, has been highly praised as a product that meets the needs for reduced machining costs and high machining quality. In recent years, there is also an increased need for high machining quality in the machining of thin CFRP sheets, including aerospace components.

Our company has developed the SUMIDIA Coated Endmill AVIX-F type for CFRP machining, which realises high efficiency and high machining quality even on thin CFRP sheets, thereby expanding the application range. This product contributes to improved machining quality when machining vibration-prone thin CFRP sheets through a combination of a dedicated multi-edge design and tool grade, which increases productivity and longer tool life, thus reducing machining costs.

We will continue to strive to respond promptly to new needs and provide products to customers which ensure their satisfaction.

SUMIDIA Coated Endmill AVIX-F type for CFRP Machining

1. Features

Based on the complex cross-nicked shape*1 used by the AVIX series currently available for sale, in combination with an optimal cutting edge design, suppresses workpiece vibration to realise stable CFRP machining. In addition, utilizing sharp cutting edges and a diamond coating with uniform thickness distribution contribute to higher quality and longer tool life.

2. Lineup

Total Cat. Nos.: 9


*1 Complex cross-nicked shape
A shape combining two types of semi-circular grooves, large and small.

(Reference)
■ January 13, 2025 release: Development and Sales of SUMIDIA Coated Endmill AVIX series for CFRP Machining
https://www.sumitool.com/en/news/press-release/avix.html