{"product_id":"hertel-eg060032-ball-end-mill-0-5in-4-flute-solid-carbide","title":"Hertel EG060032 Ball End Mill 0.5in 4 Flute Solid Carbide","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe HERTEL EG060032 is a single-end ball end mill designed for contour milling, profiling, and 3D surfacing operations in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Built from solid carbide, it offers the rigidity and wear resistance required for demanding machining environments. The 0.5 inch cutting diameter and 2 inch length of cut make it well suited for moderate-depth passes in dies, molds, and complex workpiece geometries. A titanium carbonitride (TiCN) coating reduces friction and extends tool life in abrasive cutting conditions. Right-hand cutting and right-hand flute direction are standard on this four-flute configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis end mill is intended for use in CNC machining centers and manual knee mills where precise ball-nose profiling is required. The 0.5 inch shank diameter provides a secure, low-runout grip in standard collet chucks and end mill holders. The 4 inch overall length gives adequate reach for most die-and-mold or general-purpose milling setups without sacrificing rigidity. Machinists and tool room operators working with hardened steels, alloy steels, and similar materials will find the TiCN coating particularly effective at managing heat and tool wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid carbide construction for superior rigidity and tool life compared to HSS alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiCN coating reduces friction and improves wear resistance in abrasive materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-flute design balances chip evacuation with surface finish quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall-nose geometry enables contour milling, profiling, and 3D surface work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight-hand cut and right-hand helix for standard CNC and manual mill setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-end configuration with 0.5 inch shank for direct collet or end mill holder mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use solid carbide ball end mill for CNC machining centers and manual mills accepting a 0.5 inch shank diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation and tool changes must be performed with the machine spindle fully stopped and locked out per applicable safety procedures. Secure the 0.5 inch shank in a properly sized collet or end mill holder, torquing the retention mechanism according to the toolholder manufacturer specifications. Verify runout with a dial indicator before beginning a cut, as excessive runout accelerates wear and reduces surface finish quality. Follow your shop's speeds and feeds guidelines for solid carbide ball end mills with TiCN coating in the specific workpiece material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMill Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength of Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Flutes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd Mill Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid Carbide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\u003c\/strong\u003e: TiCN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlute Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle or Double End\u003c\/strong\u003e: Single\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariable Helix\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariable Index\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.34 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: HERTEL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: EG060032\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HERTEL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752986509618,"sku":"EG060032","price":121.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/822981460a0dc3913f80da98273eed89.jpg?v=1788931870","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/hertel-eg060032-ball-end-mill-0-5in-4-flute-solid-carbide","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}