Accupro 12184031 Ball End Mill 0.5 in 2 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The ACCUPRO 12184031 is a solid carbide ball end mill designed for precision milling operations in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. With a 0.5-inch mill diameter, a 1-inch length of cut, and a 40-degree helix angle, this tool delivers smooth chip evacuation and consistent surface finishes in profiling, contouring, and 3D milling applications. The micrograin carbide construction provides superior hardness and wear resistance compared to standard carbide grades. It runs as a single-end, right-hand cutting and right-hand flute configuration with a 0.5-inch shank diameter and a 3-inch overall length. Machinists and CNC operators in job shops, tool rooms, and production environments install and run this end mill on vertical machining centers and CNC mills.

This ball end mill is suited for finishing and semi-finishing passes on contoured surfaces, mold cavities, and die work where a precise ball-nose profile is required. The uncoated finish makes it a practical choice for use with cutting fluids on aluminum, brass, mild steel, and similar materials. The 2-flute design provides adequate chip clearance in slotting and ramp-entry cuts. The tight mill diameter tolerance of plus 0.000 to minus 0.002 inches ensures consistent part geometry across production runs.

Key Features

• 0.5-inch ball nose diameter with plus 0.000 to minus 0.002 inch tolerance for accurate profiling
• 1-inch length of cut suitable for moderate-depth contouring and cavity work
• 40-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip flow and reduces cutting forces
• Micrograin solid carbide construction for extended tool life and rigidity
• Right-hand cut and right-hand spiral flute configuration for standard CNC spindle use
• Uncoated finish compatible with a wide range of cutting fluid applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard single-end ball end mill with a 0.5-inch straight shank, fitting collets and end mill holders sized for 1/2-inch shank tooling on CNC vertical machining centers and manual mills.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or CNC setup technicians. Always power down and lock out the machine spindle before loading or removing tooling. Seat the shank fully and evenly in a clean, undamaged collet or end mill holder and torque the retention hardware to the tool holder specification. Inspect runout with a dial indicator before production use to verify concentricity within acceptable limits.