1/2" cutting diameter, 6 flutes, single end, corner radius.
Ground from solid carbide. This tool cuts 1/2" diameter, runs a 1/2" shank, has 1-1/4" of flute and measures 3" overall. The flutes are cut at a 45° helix.
The corner radius takes the load off the weakest point of the tool, so the edge lasts longer than a sharp corner in the same cut.
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