Seco 17002461 Ball End Mill 0.02 in 2 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The SECO 17002461 is a solid carbide ball end mill engineered for precision milling in demanding metalworking applications. It features a 0.0200-inch mill diameter with a 0.0100-inch nose radius, a 0.0600-inch length of cut, and a 1.5000-inch overall length with a 0.1250-inch straight-cylindrical shank. The 2-flute, right-hand cutting spiral geometry runs at a 30-degree medium helix angle and is manufactured from submicron-grade carbide with a bright/uncoated finish. This is a single-end, centercutting tool suited for fine detail work in tight geometries. Licensed machinists and CNC operators working in precision machining environments are the primary users.

This ball end mill is designed for roughing and finishing operations across a broad range of workpiece materials including steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum and non-ferrous metals, and high-temperature alloys. Its small 0.0200-inch diameter makes it well suited for micro-milling, fine contouring, and detail work in mold and die, aerospace, and precision component manufacturing. The MEB230 series designation identifies it within SECOs standard solid carbide end mill product line.

Key Features

• 0.0200-inch mill diameter with 0.0100-inch nose radius for micro-scale ball-end profiling
• Submicron-grade solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in hard materials
• 2-flute, right-hand spiral flute design at 30-degree helix angle for balanced chip evacuation
• Centercutting geometry allows plunge entry as well as peripheral and profile milling
• Bright/uncoated finish compatible with a wide range of workpiece materials without coating interaction
• Single-end tool with straight-cylindrical shank; standard length type for direct collet or chuck mounting

Compatibility

Compatible with steel (P), stainless steel (M), cast iron (K), aluminum and non-ferrous metals (N), and high-temperature alloys (S) per the material codes stated by SECO. Fits standard 0.1250-inch collet or end mill chuck systems. Catalog reference: MEB230-0.020-F3-B.0-Z2.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by a qualified CNC machinist or toolroom technician. The machine spindle must be at a full stop and the control in a safe state before tooling changes are made. Seat the shank fully into the collet or toolholder and torque the retention mechanism per the machine and toolholder manufacturer specifications. At this diameter, runout control is critical: verify TIR does not exceed 0.0001 inches after tool setup to protect the cutting edge and maintain dimensional accuracy.