Accupro 14881944 Ball End Mill 1/16 in 3 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The ACCUPRO 14881944 is a miniature solid carbide ball end mill designed for precision milling operations requiring tight tolerances and fine detail work. With a 1/16 inch (0.0625 inch) cutting diameter and a 3-flute geometry, this tool delivers smooth chip evacuation and improved surface finish in small-feature applications. The 30-degree right-hand spiral flute design balances cutting efficiency with rigidity in the miniature size range. Built from micrograin solid carbide, this end mill maintains edge sharpness longer than high-speed steel alternatives, making it well-suited for hard or abrasive workpiece materials. It ships in a bright, uncoated finish suitable for a broad range of general-purpose milling tasks.

This end mill fits applications where small-radius contours, slots, and 3D profiling are required. The extended-reach neck — measuring 5/8 inch in length — allows access to recessed features without sacrificing tool rigidity. With a 1/8 inch shank diameter and a 2-1/2 inch overall length, it is compatible with standard collet chucks and miniature toolholders commonly found on CNC machining centers, benchtop mills, and engraving machines. The single-end configuration is standard for precision tooling setups where tool replacement is straightforward.

Key Features

• 0.0625 inch ball nose diameter for fine-detail contour and profile milling
• 3-flute, right-hand spiral geometry improves chip flow and surface finish
• Micrograin solid carbide construction for extended edge life in hard materials
• 30-degree helix angle balances cutting forces in miniature tool diameters
• Extended reach with 5/8 inch neck length for recessed or deep-cavity features
• Bright/uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose ferrous and non-ferrous milling

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style miniature ball end mill for use in standard 1/8 inch collet chucks and precision toolholding systems on CNC machining centers and manual mills requiring small-diameter tooling.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC operator. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and power is isolated before changing tooling. Seat the 1/8 inch shank fully in the collet and torque the collet nut to the toolholder manufacturer specification. Inspect the cutting edges under magnification before use, as miniature carbide tooling is susceptible to chipping if dropped or improperly handled.