WIDIA announced today the launch of the WCE solid end milling platform, delivering affordable performance and reliability for small to medium machine shops. The initial release of the WCE platform features WCE4, a four-flute geometry which combines advanced, high-performance features with a brand new, versatile grade offered at a highly competitive price.

"With its new design, the WCE4 delivers the next generation of versatile end mills to help our customers be more productive and efficient," said Tamir Sherif, Solid End Milling Global Portfolio Manager, WIDIA. "The WCE4 is an attractively priced tool for small-to-medium shop floors where reliability and consistent tool life are high priorities."

The WCE4 will be a small-to-medium job shop staple with advanced, versatile geometry features at an affordable price.

Two key features of the tool are its asymmetrical index and variable helix. The combination of the two reduce vibrations and enable heavy cuts, while the new grade,

The WCE platform includes four-flute, square-end and ball nose end mills with both straight and Weldon shanks and is available in both metric and inch dimensions. The WCE5 five-flute geometry will be released later in 2022. Orders for the WCE4 end mill, as well as other WIDIA metal cutting tooling, can be placed through WIDIA authorized distribution partners.