Kennametal 5607301 Ball End Mill 1/2 in 6 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The KENNAMETAL 5607301 is a solid carbide ball end mill from the HARVI III UJBE series, engineered for high-performance milling in demanding materials. It carries a 1/2 inch diameter, a 5/8 inch length of cut, and a 6-inch overall length with a 1/2 inch straight-cylindrical shank. Six flutes with variable index spacing and a 38-degree medium helix angle work together to reduce chatter during both roughing and finishing passes. The AlTiN PVD coating extends tool life in high-heat cutting environments. This is a single-end, right-hand cut, right-hand flute tool designed for use by machinists and CNC tooling professionals on production floor or job shop applications.

The 5607301 is built for steel, stainless steel, high-temperature alloys, and hardened materials — workpiece material codes P, M, S, and H. The extended reach configuration, with a 2-1/4 inch reach length and a 1-5/8 inch neck length, makes it well-suited for deep-pocket milling and contour work where clearance from walls or fixtures is a factor. It is centercutting, allowing plunge entry. Coolant-through is not available on this tool. It is packaged as a single unit with a minimum order quantity of one.

Key Features

• Variable index flute spacing for chatter-free cutting at elevated feed rates
• AlTiN PVD coating rated for steel, stainless steel, high-temp alloys, and hardened materials
• 38-degree medium helix angle balances cutting force and chip evacuation
• Extended reach design with 2-1/4 inch reach length for deep-pocket and contour milling
• Centercutting geometry allows direct plunge entry without a pre-drilled start hole
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute spiral for standard CNC spindle compatibility

Compatibility

Designed for use in CNC machining centers and manual mills accepting a 1/2 inch straight-cylindrical shank. Primary workpiece materials are steel, stainless steel, high-temperature alloys, and hardened materials per HARVI III UJBE series application guidelines. Catalog reference number UJBE0500J6AL.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or CNC tooling technician. Secure the shank in a collet or end mill holder to the full recommended gauge length before operating. Verify spindle direction and programmed feed and speed parameters match the tool geometry and workpiece material before engaging the cut. Do not exceed the specified reach length when setting tool projection, as extended overhang beyond design limits increases deflection and breakage risk.