Accupro 2500306 Ball End Mill 3/8 in 3 Flute Carbide Ticn

Product Description

The ACCUPRO 2500306 is a solid carbide ball end mill designed for precision milling of contoured surfaces, pockets, and complex 3D profiles. Built from micrograin carbide, it delivers a hard, wear-resistant cutting edge suited for ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The TiCN coating adds surface hardness and reduces friction at the cutting edge, extending tool life in demanding applications. At 3/8 inches in diameter with a 1/2-inch length of cut and a 35-degree helix angle, this single-end tool is engineered for rigidity and chip evacuation in tight-tolerance work. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals use this type of end mill on CNC machining centers and manual knee mills.

This end mill is suited for profiling, contouring, and finishing operations in shops running steel, stainless, cast iron, and hardened materials. The stub-length profile and matching 3/8-inch shank diameter support a shorter overhang, which reduces deflection and improves surface finish. The right-hand cutting direction and spiral flute geometry make it compatible with standard CNC spindle configurations. It is a single-end tool, meaning once the cutting end is worn, the tool is replaced rather than re-indexed.

Key Features

• Micrograin solid carbide construction for hardness and edge retention
• TiCN coating reduces friction and extends tool life in ferrous materials
• 35-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation
• 3 flutes provide a balance of chip clearance and surface finish quality
• Stub-length configuration minimizes deflection during aggressive cuts
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction for standard CNC spindle use

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use solid carbide ball end mill for CNC machining centers and manual mills accepting a 3/8-inch straight shank.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists or CNC setup technicians. The tool shank must be seated fully and securely in a collet or end mill holder before use, and the spindle must be stopped completely before any tool change. Confirm runout is within acceptable limits after installation to avoid premature wear or breakage. Follow shop-standard feeds and speeds for the workpiece material and do not exceed the rated length of cut.