Accupro 95168681 Ball End Mill 3/16 in 3 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The ACCUPRO 95168681 is a solid carbide ball end mill designed for precision milling operations in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Built from micrograin carbide, it features a 3/16 inch cutting diameter, a 5/16 inch length of cut, and a 35-degree helix angle that promotes efficient chip evacuation and smooth cutting action. The bright, uncoated finish makes it well-suited for applications where coating buildup or heat transfer to the workpiece is a concern. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals install this end mill in CNC machining centers and manual mills for contouring, profiling, and slotting tasks.

This end mill is a stub-length, single-end configuration with a 3/16 inch shank diameter and a 2 inch overall length. The compact geometry provides rigidity in tight workholding setups and is appropriate for light-to-medium material removal on small-scale features. It is commonly used in job shops, mold shops, and precision machining environments requiring close-tolerance ball-nose profiling on aluminum, steel, and similar materials. Right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction are standard for conventional CNC spindle setups.

Key Features

• Micrograin solid carbide construction for superior hardness and wear resistance
• 35-degree helix angle for efficient chip flow and reduced cutting forces
• 3-flute design balances chip clearance with surface finish quality
• Bright/uncoated finish suitable for aluminum and non-ferrous applications
• Stub-length body provides added rigidity in short-reach milling setups
• Right-hand cut and right-hand spiral for standard CNC spindle compatibility

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style solid carbide ball end mill for use in standard CNC machining centers and manual milling machines accepting a 3/16 inch straight shank.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified machinist or tooling technician. Ensure the spindle is fully powered down and the tool changer is in a safe state before changing end mills. Use a calibrated tool holder and collet sized to the 3/16 inch shank diameter; inspect the collet for wear before seating the tool. Confirm runout with a dial indicator before committing to a finish pass to avoid tool deflection and dimensional error.