Solid Carbide 2 Flute Tapered Ball Nose End Mill (R1/8, 1/4″ Shank, 2.5″ Long)

Description

High-Precision Tapered Ball Nose Cutter for 3D Contouring and Finishing in Molds, Dies, and Hard Materials in Canada.

The Snail Tools Solid Carbide Tapered Ball Nose End Mill is a specialized tool engineered for high-accuracy 3D contour finishing. The unique tapered design provides maximum tool rigidity and stability, minimizing vibration and deflection over the entire 3/4 inch cutting depth. The 1/8 inch radius (R1/8) ball tip creates smooth, clean transitions on contoured surfaces (such as those found in molds, dies, and detailed tooling). This cutter is built from premium Solid Carbide to withstand the thermal and mechanical stresses of high-precision milling in materials including hardened steels, tool steels, graphite, and high-density composites.

Key Features & Precision Contouring

Geometry: Tapered Ball Nose (R1/8) – Ideal for 3D finishing, creating complex contoured surfaces with exceptional detail and surface finish. The final tip diameter is 1/4 inch.

Design: Increased Rigidity – The tapered body behind the ball nose tip significantly reduces tool deflection, ensuring high accuracy and extended tool life in deep or sloped cuts.

Flutes : 2 Flutes – Provides strong chip evacuation for roughing passes (if applicable) and a good balance of material strength for fine finishing.

Application: Essential for mold and die making, deep cavity finishing, turbine blade machining, and highly detailed 3D sculpting.

Technical Specifications

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Specifications

Condition	New
Detail	Measurement (Imperial) Measurement (Metric Approx.)
Geometry	Tapered Ball Nose 3D Contour Cutter
Tip Radius (R)	1/8 inch 3.175 mm
Tip Diameter (D)	1/4 inch 6.35 mm
Shank Diameter (d)	1/4 inch 6.35 mm
Length of Cut (B)	3/4 inch 19.05 mm
Overall Length (L)	2.5 inches 63.5 mm
Material Grade	Solid Carbide WC