STANDARD CARBIDE BALL NOSE END MILLS
Carbide Ball Nose End Mills
Ball nose end mills for 3D contouring, mould and die work, and surface finishing. Choose by workpiece material and hardness, ball radius, flute count and reach.
Match the Tool to Material, Reach and Finish
Choose the series from the material and hardness, then check the geometry against the actual operation.
To Get Started:Share the workpiece material and hardness, operation, ball radius, reach and machine setup.
- 3D contour paths
- Mould and die features
- Curved profiles and radii
- Surface-finishing operations
Ball Nose Selection Points
Start with the Workpiece
Use the listed series as a starting point for the workpiece material and hardness.
Set Ball Radius and Reach
Match the ball radius and reach to the feature the tool needs to access.
Choose the Tool Form
Compare the available flute count and listed standard, long-reach, rib or micro form.
Share the Application Details
Include the material and HRC, operation, ball radius, reach and machine or holder details with the enquiry.
Ball Nose End Mill Series and Specifications
Choose the series by workpiece material and hardness. Then compare available diameter, ball radius, flute count and reach in the carbide end mill catalogue.
S900
HRC≤70 Hardened Steel
HRC≤70 Hardened Steel
2 Flute Ball Nose End Mill
S900HRC≤70 Hardened Steel
4 Flute Ball Nose End Mill
HRC≤70 Hardened Steel
2 Flute Micro Ball Nose End Mill
HRC≤70 Hardened Steel
2 Flute Micro Ball Nose Rib End Mill
HRC≤70 Hardened Steel
2 Flute Long Shank Ball Nose End Mill
HRC≤70 Hardened Steel
2 Flute Rib Ball Nose End Mill
S650
HRC≤65
S550
HRC≤55
DF560
For Copper
AL700
High-Efficiency for Aluminum
AL550
General Purpose for Aluminum
D780
For Graphite
How Ball Nose End Mills Are Ground and Checked
BALL NOSE TOOL PREPARATION
From Series Choice to Ball Nose Geometry
The series table sets the starting point. Ball radius, flute count and reach define the tool form for the part.
Set the Tool Form
Match the listed series with the workpiece material and hardness, then specify ball radius, flute count and reach.
Grind the Cutting Form
The ball nose profile, flutes and cutting edges follow the specified tool form.
DIMENSION CHECKING
Check the Features Specified for the Tool
The check focuses on the dimensions that define the requested tool: ball radius, diameter and reach.
Compare the Specified Geometry
Check ball radius, diameter, reach and flute geometry against the tool specification.
Use the Specification for Acceptance
For a defined requirement, use the drawing or requested dimensions to confirm what needs to be checked.
