Carbide Ball End Mills, 4 Flutes, TiSiN Coating

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Handling time (days), if in stock, it will take 0-2 days to prepare the package. If you are customizing some tools, it typically will take 0-7 days to prepare the package.

Transit time (days) to your address in 7-15 days. It will be shipped from China by International Express Delivery.

Region	Countries	Delivery Time
North America	United States, Canada, Mexico	7-15 business days
South America	Brazil, Argentina, Chile	10-20 business days
Asia	Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Pakistan	7-15 business days
Europe	Turkey, Russia, Poland, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, United Kingdom	10-20 business days
Middle East	United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia	10-20 business days

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Order over 79GBP/100USD will get free shipping, otherwise you need to pay 7.9GBP/10USD for the shipment fee.

If you need expedite express service, we'll provide UPS/DHL as well but you need add some shipment fee depend on the weight . It will take only 3-5 days to you.

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Improve chip removal and rigidity with HRC 55 Ball End Mills.

The special geometric design and reinforced edges prevent chipping while the high hardness coating increases tool life and reduces noise.

Maximize performance with this 4-flute tool.

	CUTTER DIAMETER (D1) *	LENGTH OF CUT (L2) *	SHANK DIAMETER (D2) *	OVERALL LENGTH (L1) *
*R0.524504T*	1	2	4	50
*R0.7534504T*	1.5	3	4	50
*R144504T*	2	4	4	50
*R1.2554504T*	2.5	5	4	50
*R1.563504T*	3	6	3	50
*R1.564504T*	3	6	4	50
*R1.7574504T*	3.5	7	4	50
*R284504T*	4	8	4	50
*R284754T*	4	8	4	75
*R2.5105504T*	5	10	5	50
*R2.5106504T*	5	10	6	50
*R3126504T*	6	12	6	50
*R3126754T*	6	12	6	75
*R31261004T*	6	12	6	100
*R4168604T*	8	16	8	60
*R4168754T*	8	16	8	75
*R41681004T*	8	16	8	100
*R52010754T*	10	20	10	75
*R520101004T*	10	20	10	100
*R62412754T*	12	24	12	75
*R624121004T*	12	24	12	100
*R72814804T*	14	28	14	80
*R728141004T*	14	28	14	100
*R832161004T*	16	32	16	100
*R936181004T*	18	36	18	100
*R1040201004T*	20	40	20	100
*R31261504T*	6	12	6	150
*R41681504T*	8	16	8	150
*R520101504T*	10	20	10	150
*R624121504T*	12	24	12	150
*R728141504T*	14	28	14	150
*R832161504T*	16	32	16	150
*R936181504T*	18	36	18	150
*R1040201502T*	20	40	20	150

How to Choose End Mills?

Q1: How do I choose the right number of flutes for an end mill?

A: The number of flutes determines how the end mill handles chips, strength, and surface finish. Here's a quick guide:

O/ Single Flute– Specifically designed for plastics and soft materials like acrylic, PVC, and polycarbonate. Its unique curved flute geometry provides superior chip evacuation and helps prevent melting or edge fraying. Ideal for CNC routing plastic at high speeds.
2 Flutes – Ideal for soft materials like aluminum and plastics. The wide flute spacing allows for excellent chip evacuation and reduces the chance of clogging.
3 Flutes – Great for non-ferrous metals such as aluminum alloys. Offers a good balance between chip clearance and tool strength.
4 Flutes – Best suited for harder materials like steel and stainless steel. Provides a stronger tool core and better surface finish, but with reduced chip space.
5 or More Flutes – Designed for high-speed finishing and machining of hardened materials. More flutes mean a smoother finish and reduced vibration, but they require efficient chip evacuation systems (especially in dry cutting).

Q2: How do I choose the right coating for an end mill?

A: The coating affects tool life, heat resistance, and cutting performance. Here’s how to choose the right one based on your application:

Uncoated – Best for soft materials like aluminum, brass, and plastics. Offers the sharpest cutting edge, but wears out faster in high-speed or high-heat applications.
TiSiN (Titanium Silicon Nitride) – Ideal for hard materials and dry cutting. With high heat resistance and hardness, TiSiN performs well in high-speed machining of tool steels, stainless steel, and hardened materials. A great choice for durability and wear resistance.
nACo (Nano-composite Coating) – The premium option for demanding applications. Perfect for high-precision, high-speed machining of hardened steels, superalloys, and aerospace materials. Offers excellent oxidation resistance and very long tool life, even under extreme conditions.

Q3: What is uneven lead and variable helix in end mills?

Uneven Lead (Variable Pitch):
This means the spacing between the flutes (the spiral cutting edges) is not equal. For example, in a 4-flute end mill, the angles between flutes might be 88°, 92°, 90°, and 90°, instead of a constant 90°.
➤ This breaks up the cutting pattern, reduces harmonic vibration (chatter), and results in a smoother cut.

Variable Helix:
The helix angle (the spiral angle of each flute) varies along the cutting edge or between flutes. Instead of all flutes having the same helix (like 35°), they may range between 34°–38°, for example.
➤ This helps reduce cutting forces, lowers heat buildup, and improves chip evacuation.

Q4: What end mill profile should I choose for my job?

A: It depends on the application:

Flat End – Best for slotting, pocketing, and edge milling. Leaves sharp corners.
Ball Nose – Ideal for 3D contouring, mold making, and curved surfaces.
Corner Radius – Great for blending corners and increasing tool life.
Tapered – Perfect for deep cavities, draft angles, and engraving.
Chamfer – Used for deburring and creating angled edges.
Roughing (Hogging) – For fast material removal in roughing operations.
PCD/Coated – For non-ferrous materials like aluminum or carbon fiber.