Accupro EM96102401 Ball End Mill 0.375in 2 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The ACCUPRO EM96102401 is a solid carbide ball end mill designed for precision milling operations in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. It features a 0.375-inch diameter, a 0.375-inch length of cut, and a 4-inch overall length. The single-end tool is coated with TiAlN for increased heat resistance and tool life at elevated cutting speeds. The micrograin carbide substrate provides rigidity and edge retention in demanding applications. This tool is used by machinists and tool-and-die professionals in CNC machining centers and manual mills requiring a ball-nose profile for contoured or 3D surface work.

The EM96102401 is suited for profiling, slotting, and finishing passes on contoured surfaces in ferrous metals, hardened steels, and cast materials. It is a single-end, right-hand cutting tool with a right-hand flute spiral and a 30-degree helix angle, making it appropriate for general-purpose CNC milling where chip evacuation and surface finish are priorities. The extended reach configuration, with a 1.25-inch reach length and a 0.375-inch shank diameter, allows access in deeper pockets or cavities where standard-reach tooling falls short.

Key Features

• TiAlN coating improves heat resistance and extends tool life in high-speed cutting applications
• Micrograin solid carbide substrate provides rigidity and sharp edge retention
• 30-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation and reduces cutting forces
• Extended reach design with 1.25-inch reach length for deep-pocket access
• Right-hand cut and right-hand spiral flutes for standard CNC mill compatibility
• Tight shank tolerance (+0.0000 to -0.0003 inches) ensures accurate tool holding in standard collets and end mill holders

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style solid carbide ball end mill for use in standard 3/8-inch collets, shrink-fit holders, or end mill holders on CNC machining centers and manual knee mills requiring a ball-nose cutting profile.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following the machine tool manufacturer guidelines for tool runout and holding torque. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in an e-stop or locked-out state before changing tooling. Verify collet or holder cleanliness and confirm shank seating depth meets the tool holder minimum engagement specification before operation. Do not exceed the tool manufacturer recommended surface footage and feed-per-tooth parameters for the workpiece material and coating type.