Accupro 12184448 Ball End Mill 0.5 in 3 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The ACCUPRO 12184448 is a solid carbide ball end mill designed for precision milling operations in metal cutting and machining applications. It features a 0.5-inch mill diameter with a 2-inch length of cut, making it well suited for profiling, contouring, and finishing passes in tougher workpiece materials. The 3-flute geometry with a 40-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation and smooth surface finishes. Built from micrograin solid carbide, this single-end tool delivers rigidity and wear resistance across a range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The uncoated finish makes it appropriate for applications where coatings are unnecessary or where regrinding is anticipated.

This ball end mill is used in CNC machining centers and manual vertical mills for tasks such as 3D profiling, cavity milling, and radius finishing. The long-length configuration with a 4-inch overall length and 0.5-inch shank diameter supports reach into deeper features and pockets without sacrificing rigidity. It is appropriate for job shops, production environments, and tool rooms where accurate contouring in steel, aluminum, and similar materials is required. Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction are standard for conventional CNC spindle operation.

Key Features

• Solid micrograin carbide construction for superior wear resistance and rigidity
• 3-flute design with 40-degree helix angle for efficient chip evacuation and smooth finishes
• Ball end geometry suited for 3D contouring, profiling, and radius milling
• Long-length configuration with 4-inch OAL and 2-inch length of cut for deeper reach
• Uncoated finish compatible with regrinding and select material applications
• Single-end tool with right-hand cut and right-hand spiral flute direction

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style solid carbide ball end mill compatible with standard 1/2-inch tool holders and collets used in CNC machining centers and conventional vertical milling machines.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and the tool holder is clean and free of debris before seating the shank. Confirm runout with a dial indicator after tool installation to minimize premature wear. Follow machine manufacturer guidelines and applicable shop safety protocols when setting tool offsets and depth of cut parameters.