1/4" OD x 3/8" Shank OD x 1-1/4" LOC x 3-1/8" OAL 3-Flute Single End High-Speed Steel (HSS) Finishing End Mill, 30° Helix, Center-Cutting Status Not Specified, Ball Nose, Long Length, Bright Finish (Uncoated).
This 3-flute high-speed steel (hss) finishing end mill uses a 30° helix and long length construction for accurate, controlled milling. The ball-nose profile is suited to contoured surfaces, fillets, molds, dies, and three-dimensional finishing passes. Use an existing entry path for axial engagement unless the application has confirmed center-cutting capability. The standard finishing geometry is intended for controlled sizing and surface-finish passes.
High-speed steel provides toughness and resistance to chipping for general machining, repair work, interrupted cuts, and setups that benefit from a forgiving cutting edge.
The bright, uncoated finish provides a direct cutting edge for general finishing where an added coating is not required.
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