5/16" cutting diameter, 2 flutes, single end, ball nose, long length, uncoated.
Ground from solid carbide. This tool cuts 5/16" diameter, has 1-1/8" of flute and measures 3" overall.
The ball nose leaves a radiused bottom, which is what you want for 3D contours, fillets and mould surfaces rather than flat floors.
The long flute gives more usable depth than a standard length.
Uncoated, so the edge stays as sharp as it can be ground — the usual choice for aluminium and other soft, sticky materials.
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