Accupro 12184880 Ball End Mill 0.5 in 4 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The ACCUPRO 12184880 is a solid carbide ball end mill designed for precision milling operations in metalworking and machining environments. Built with a 0.5-inch diameter and a 2-inch length of cut, this long-series end mill handles deep-pocket milling, contour work, and 3D profiling where standard-length tools fall short. The micrograin carbide construction provides hardness and edge retention needed for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous materials. With 4 flutes and a 40-degree helix angle, it promotes efficient chip evacuation and smooth surface finishes. This tool is installed and operated by machinists and CNC programmers working on mills, machining centers, and CNC routers.

This ball end mill is well suited for mold and die work, aerospace components, and general precision machining where a full-radius cutting profile is required. The long length of cut at 2 inches makes it practical for deep-cavity work and multi-axis contouring. The right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction are standard for conventional CNC spindle setups. The uncoated finish makes it a good baseline tooling choice for shops that apply their own coatings or work with materials where coated tools are not specified.

Key Features

• 0.5-inch mill diameter with a tight diameter tolerance of +0.000 to -0.002 inches for accurate sizing
• 2-inch length of cut supports deep-pocket and contour milling applications
• Micrograin solid carbide construction for superior hardness and edge retention
• 4-flute spiral design with 40-degree helix angle for efficient chip evacuation and finish quality
• Single-end, right-hand cut configuration compatible with standard CNC machining centers
• Long-series length type with 4-inch overall length for extended reach without sacrificing rigidity

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 1/2-inch shank ball end mill compatible with tool holders, collet chucks, and end mill holders sized for 0.5-inch shank tooling on CNC mills and machining centers.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by qualified machinists following the machine tool manufacturer guidelines for tool holding and runout specifications. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in a safe state before loading or unloading the tool. Use a properly sized collet or end mill holder and verify shank seating depth meets the tool holder specifications. Confirm runout is within acceptable limits before beginning a cut.