Cleveland C41297 Ball End Mill 0.625 in 4 Flute Hss

Product Description

The CLEVELAND C41297 is a single-end ball end mill designed for milling contoured surfaces, slots, and three-dimensional profiles in metal and other hard materials. Built from high speed steel (HSS), this tool measures 0.625 inches in diameter with a 2.5-inch length of cut and a 3.25-inch overall length. It features four flutes with a 30-degree right-hand helix and a right-hand cutting direction. The uncoated HSS construction provides reliable performance across a range of general-purpose machining applications. This end mill is part of the Cleveland HG-4B series and is suited for machinists, tool-and-die professionals, and maintenance shop personnel running manual or CNC milling operations.

The C41297 is well suited for vertical milling machines and CNC machining centers handling ferrous and non-ferrous workpieces. Its ball-nose geometry allows finishing passes on contoured surfaces, radii, and pocket floors where a flat-end geometry would not reach. The 0.625-inch shank diameter matches the mill diameter, allowing direct installation into standard collets or end mill holders without a reducer. This tool is appropriate for job shops, tool rooms, and production environments requiring consistent ball-nose profile work in general-purpose HSS tooling.

Key Features

• 0.625-inch ball-nose diameter with matching 0.625-inch shank for direct collet mounting
• 2.5-inch length of cut accommodates deeper pockets and contoured profile work
• Four-flute spiral design with 30-degree right-hand helix for efficient chip evacuation
• High speed steel construction provides toughness and re-grindability
• Uncoated finish suitable for general-purpose machining without coolant dependency
• Single-end configuration; part of the Cleveland HG-4B series

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use ball end mill compatible with standard 0.625-inch collets and end mill holders used in vertical mills and CNC machining centers.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist following standard tooling change procedures. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully into the collet or end mill holder and torque the retention hardware according to the machine tool manufacturer's specifications. Verify runout with a dial indicator before beginning a cut to confirm proper seating.