What is a Ball End End Mill?
A ball end end mill is a specialized CNC cutting tool with a hemispherical tip, designed for:
✅3D contour machining
✅Complex surface finishing
✅Mold cavity operations
Unlike flat end mills, its ball nose design (R0.5-R10mm radius) eliminates stair-stepping patterns, achieving ultra-smooth Ra0.2μm surface finishes critical for aerospace and medical applications.
Key Features & Benefits：
1. Precision Surface Finishing
- Multiple radius options: R0.1mm-R10mm (0.004″-0.4″)
- Mirror-like finishes down to Ra0.2μm
2. Extended Tool Life
- Submicron carbide core (HRC93)
- TiAlN coating (1,832°F/1,000°C resistant)
3. Flute Configuration Guide
| Flutes | Best For | Speed Range |
| 2-Flute | Aluminum | 10,000-35,000 RPM |
| 4-Flute | Steel | 8,000-25,000 RPM |
| 6-Flute | Finishing | 6,000-20,000 RPM |
4. Vibration Control
- Dynamic balance G2.5 certified
- ≤0.0002″ (0.005mm) runout tolerance
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Benefit |
|---|
| Diameter | Φ0.2-Φ20mm | Micro to heavy-duty |
| Radius | R0.1-R10mm | Full curvature range |
| Helix Angle | 30°-45° | Optimized chip evacuation |
| Coatings | TiAlN/AlTiN/DLC | Material-specific performance |
Industry Applications
Aerospace
- Titanium turbine blades (Ti6Al4V)
- Inconel engine parts
Automotive
- Hardened steel dies (HRC55+)
- Aluminum prototypes
Medical
- CoCrMo joint replacements
- Surgical tool engraving
Electronics
- Smartphone aluminum cases
- Magnesium alloy components
Selection Guide
By Material Type
- Aluminum: 2-flute + polished flutes
- Stainless: 4-flute + chip breaker
- Titanium: Variable helix design
Radius Calculation
Tool Radius = Target Radius – (2 × Stepover)
Example: For 0.3mm stepover on R5mm surface → Use R4.4mm tool
Our company specializes in manufacturing and customizing a wide array of cutting tools, dedicated to boosting clients' production efficiency and slashing manufacturing costs. We offer comprehensive tool solutions tailored for various cutting materials, encompassing carbon steel (approx. HB225 hardness), alloy steel (HB225~325 hardness), pre-hardened steel (up to HRC45 hardness), quenched steel (HRC40~61 hardness), and cast iron. These solutions cater to diverse cutting needs, including straight cuts, curved cuts, L-shaped cuts, groove cuts, internal arc cuts, external arc cuts, T-shaped cuts, drilling, and threading.
Our carbide cutting tools excel in processing the aforementioned steel types, delivering exceptional performance with a precision tolerance of just ±0.02mm. This ensures that our customers can effortlessly achieve professional-grade cutting quality, making us your ideal partner for milling tool solutions.
We can provide customized OEM production services. If our standard carbide milling cutters do not meet your requirements, you can customize the diameter within 0.2mm-25mm, the total length from 50mm to 200mm, and choose flutes of 4F, 5F, 6F, or 8F. You can also add your own logo. Please feel free to contact us for any needs.
| Specification | Shank
Diamter(D) | Flute
Length(Lc) | Full
Length (L) | Diamter
(D) | Flutes
(F) |
| 1/2"1"3"1/2"4F | 1/2" | 1" | 3" | 1/2" | 4F |
| 1/4"3/4"2-1/2"1/4"4F | 1/4" | 1/4" | 2-1/2" | 1/4" | 4F |
| 1/8"3/8"1-1/2"1/8"2F | 1/8" | 3/8" | 1-1/2" | 1/8" | 2F |
| 1/16"3/16"1-1/2"1/8"2F | 1/16" | 3/16" | 1-1/2" | 1/8" | 2F |
| 3/8"1"2-1/2"3/8"4F | 3/8" | 1" | 2-1/2" | 3/8" | 4F |
| 3/16"5/8"2"3/16"2F | 3/16" | 3/16" | 3/16" | 3/16" | 2F |
| 3/32"9/32"1-1/2"1/8"2F | 3/32" | 9/32" | 9/32" | 1/8" | 2F |
| 5/8"1-1/4"3-1/2"5/8"4F | 5/8" | 1-1/4" | 3-1/2" | 5/8" | 4F |
| 5/16"13/16"2-1/2"5/16"4F | 5/16" | 13/16" | 2-1/2" | 5/16" | 4F |
| 5/64"3/16"1-1/2"1/8"2F | 5/64" | 3/16" | 1-1/2" | 1/8" | 2F |
| 7/64"3/8"1-1/2"1/8"2F | 7/64" | 3/8" | 1-1/2" | 1/8" | 2F |
Q1: Are you a trading company or a manufacturer?
A: We are a manufacturer, specializing in this field of cutting tools for over 15 years.
Q2: What kinds of products do you provide?
A: We make carbide end mills, drills for drilling, reamers, milling cutters, forming drills, turning tools, thread mills, inserts, and we also cover various non-standard cutting tools.
Q3: Do you provide OEM or ODM services?
A: Yes, indeed. We offer both OEM and ODM services to cater to our clients' specific needs.
Q4: Do you have free samples or discounts?
A: Free samples can be provided if clients agree to pay the shipping cost. For the first order, new clients receive a USD50 coupon for orders over USD500, and enjoy a 5% discount for orders exceeding USD5000.
Q5: How do you ensure cutting tool quality?
A:We guarantee materials & workmanship, use top-quality carbide, and conduct rigorous ISO-compliant inspections from raw material to final product, with 100% key dimension checks before shipping.
Q6: Can I specify my own freight forwarder?
Of course, we can deliver the goods to the shipping agent designated by the customer.
Just 4 steps to process your order:
1.Drawing:You can send existing regular product images or 3D drawings of the product to our sales manager.
2.Quote:Based on the product specifications, requirements, and processing technology, we will provide a quotation. Please confirm the final requirements with our sales manager.
3.Produce:After confirming the contract and delivery schedule without any issues, we will arrange production upon receipt of payment to ensure timely delivery.
4.Delivery:Once the goods have passed quality inspection, they will be dispatched in accordance with the agreed upon timeline and logistics arrangements specified in the contract
Payment:
For the principles of transaction security and long-term cooperation, we generally adopt bank transfers and Western Union as payment methods, or we negotiate further based on the specific order.
Delivery:
Considering the product's weight, volume, transportation timeline, and freight costs, we provide multiple shipping solutions to fulfill your transportation requirements.
Express shipping:
EMS and DHL international express are commonly used, and deliveries typically arrive within 3 to 10 days,If your place is remote , need to pay more for remote place , or change to ship by EMS
Air Freight:
Air freight is safe and fast, suitable for urgent shipments and large items exceeding 100kg. It generally takes 3-10 business days, with varying transit times for different countries.
Sea Freight:
Sea Freight is suitable for large orders due to its low cost, but with slower delivery times, typically ranging from 30 to 50 days
