Carbide Ball Nose End Mill Pro Grade Extra Long Reach 6 Inch Overall Length 0.5 Inch Cutting Diameter 0.5 Inch Shank 4 Flutes 30 Degree Helix Uncoated Bright Finish Heavy Duty for Hardened Steel High Alloy Steel Cast Iron and Aluminum Machining
✔️ 6 in overall length (152.4 mm), 0.5 in cutting dia (12.7 mm)
This carbide ball nose end mill is built for heavy-duty milling in hardened steel, high-alloy steel, steel casting, malleable cast iron, chromium-nickel steel, brass, copper, aluminum with a high percentage of silicon, and abrasive plastic. Its extra-long reach lets you access deep cavities and pockets in complex setups typical of aerospace, automotive, and mold-making operations.
✅ Overall length: 6 in (152.4 mm)
✅ Cutting diameter: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)
✅ Shank diameter: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)
✅ Flutes: 4
✅ Helix: 30 degrees
✅ Material: carbide, uncoated
✅ Center-cutting for plunging
💡 What is a ball nose end mill used for and why choose carbide for this tool?
Carbide offers wear resistance and lets you cut at higher speeds, handy for precise 3D contours and deep pockets.
- Ball nose geometry yields rounded surfaces for molds and cams.
- Carbide handles high speeds and wear resistance for longer tool life.
- Center-cutting design enables plunge cuts and complex surface profiling.