Seco 17004811 Ball End Mill 1/4 in 2 Flute Carbide Altin

Product Description

The SECO 17004811 is a solid carbide ball end mill designed for precise milling of steel and hardened materials in demanding machining environments. Part of the SECO MB215 series, this single-end tool features a 1/4 inch mill diameter with a 0.1250 inch nose radius, a 15-degree low helix angle, and an AlTiN (aluminum titanium nitride) PVD coating that extends tool life at elevated cutting temperatures. The extended reach design and 3 inch overall length make it suited for operations where clearance is critical. With 2 right-hand spiral flutes and centercutting capability, it handles both roughing and finishing passes in a single setup.

This end mill is intended for use in CNC machining centers and manual mills where tight-tolerance profiling, slotting, and contouring are required. Primary workpiece materials are steel and hardened materials (ISO material codes P and H). The extended reach configuration, combined with a 1/2 inch reach length and 1/4 inch neck length, allows the tool to access recessed features and deep cavities without sacrificing rigidity. It is commonly used in mold and die work, toolroom operations, and production machining of hardened steel components.

Key Features

• AlTiN PVD coating for thermal resistance and extended tool life in steel and hardened materials
• Solid carbide construction provides rigidity and wear resistance over high-speed cuts
• Centercutting geometry enables plunge entry as well as side milling
• Extended reach design with 1/2 inch reach length for access to deep or recessed features
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction with 15-degree low helix for controlled chip evacuation
• Rated for roughing and finishing material removal in a single tool

Compatibility

The 17004811 belongs to SECO Series MB215 (catalog number MB215-0.250-E1-B.0-Z2). It is designed for use with standard 1/4 inch straight-cylindrical shank tool holders in CNC and manual milling machines. Primary workpiece materials are steel and hardened materials.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out before loading or changing the tool. Use a properly sized collet or end mill holder sized for a 1/4 inch straight-cylindrical shank, and verify runout does not exceed the tool TIR maximum of 0.0005 inches before beginning a cut. Confirm cutting parameters are appropriate for the workpiece material hardness and the tool coating type before engaging the spindle.