Guhring 9031010127000 Ball End Mill 0.5 in 2 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The GUHRING 9031010127000 is a solid carbide ball end mill designed for precision milling in demanding metalworking applications. It features a 0.5-inch diameter with a matching 0.5-inch length of cut and a 0.25-inch nose radius, producing smooth, accurate profiles on contoured and three-dimensional surfaces. The two-flute, right-hand cutting geometry paired with a 30-degree helix angle promotes efficient chip evacuation and reduces cutting forces. A FIREX coating provides enhanced heat resistance and wear life, making this end mill well suited for extended production runs in hard and abrasive workpiece materials. Licensed machinists and CNC programmers specify this tool for high-accuracy finish passes where surface integrity and dimensional control are critical.

This end mill is engineered primarily for milling cast iron and similar ferrous and non-ferrous materials that fall within the H, K, and P workpiece material classifications. With an overall length of 3.0 inches and an extended reach configuration, it reaches into pockets, slots, and contoured cavities that standard-length tools cannot access. The neck diameter of 0.48 inches and a reach length of 1.447 inches give the tool adequate clearance when working at depth. It is suited for use on CNC machining centers in both production shops and toolrooms where tight tolerances and consistent results are required across multiple parts.

Key Features

• 0.5-inch ball nose diameter with 0.25-inch nose radius for accurate 3D contouring
• FIREX coating for improved thermal resistance and extended tool life in ferrous materials
• 30-degree helix angle promotes smooth cutting action and efficient chip removal
• Extended reach design with 1.447-inch reach length and 0.48-inch neck diameter
• Solid carbide construction provides rigidity and dimensional stability under load
• Right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction compatible with standard CNC spindle rotation

Compatibility

Primary workpiece material classifications are H, K, and P, with cast iron listed as the primary material. This tool is a Series 3101 long-length ball end mill intended for use in CNC machining centers with standard 0.5-inch shank collet or chuck toolholding systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC setup technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and the tool changer is in a safe state before mounting or removing the tool. Verify collet bore size and shank tolerance (h6) are compatible with the toolholder before clamping to the specified pull-out force. Follow the machine and toolholder manufacturer recommendations for gauge length and runout verification before beginning any cut.