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A tapered ball nose end mill combines ball-end cutting geometry with a tapered cutting section. Buyers may also use terms such as tapered ball end mill or tapered ball nose milling cutter for this tool type.
The product range includes multiple standard combinations of ball radius, included taper angle, shank diameter, flute length, and overall length. For non-standard requirements, we can review the customer drawing and confirm the applicable geometry before quotation.
Tapered Ball Nose End Mill Specifications
The standard range includes several dimension combinations rather than one fixed size series. Therefore, buyers should consider ball radius, flute length, shank diameter, overall length, and included taper angle together when selecting a tool.
The table below lists representative standard configurations.
| Ball Radius | Flute Length | Shank Diameter | Overall Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| R0.25–R1.0 | 15 mm | 4 mm | 50 mm |
| R0.25–R1.0 | 20.5 mm | 4 mm | 50 mm |
| R0.25–R1.0 | 20 mm | 6 mm | 50 mm |
| R0.25–R2.0 | 30.5 mm | 6 mm | 75 mm |
| R0.5–R2.0 | 47 mm | 8 mm | 85 mm |
| R0.5–R2.0 | 60 mm | 8 mm | 100 mm |
| R2.0 | 70 mm | 10 mm | 110 mm |
These examples do not represent the complete model range. Other standard combinations are also available, and we can manufacture special sizes according to the required tool geometry.
Ball Radius and Included Taper Angle Options
Ball radius and included taper angle are two key dimensions when specifying this tool. The radius defines the rounded cutting tip, while the included taper angle defines the total angle between the two tapered sides.
Ball Radius Options
Standard ball radius options include:
R0.25, R0.5, R0.75, R1.0, R1.5, and R2.0.
The ball diameter equals twice the ball radius. For example, an R0.5 ball end has a 1.0 mm ball diameter, while an R1.0 ball end has a 2.0 mm ball diameter.
If a project requires another radius, we can review it as a custom specification.
Included Taper Angle Options
Standard included taper angles include:
10°, 12°, 15°, 20°, and 30°.
All angle values on this page refer to the included taper angle, not the angle per side. Therefore, the radius, included angle, cutting length, and other dimensions should be considered as one complete tool configuration.
General / Steel-Use and Aluminum-Use Series
We offer different product series according to the workpiece and machining requirement.
General / Steel-Use Series
The general / steel-use series uses a bronze-colored coating and is typically offered as an HRC55 series.
Confirmed workpiece materials include stainless steel, copper, aluminum, titanium alloys, plastics, and wood. For other materials, we review the actual machining requirement before confirming the suitable configuration.
Coating color does not identify the coating chemistry by itself. If a customer requires a specific coating type, we review that requirement separately.
Aluminum-Use Series
The aluminum-use series mainly targets aluminum machining and uses a multicolor coating.
Standard radius and included-angle combinations are available for this series. In addition, we can review non-standard dimensions and coating requirements according to the application.
Flute and Helix Options
The standard metal-machining configuration uses 2 flutes and a 35° helix angle.
Customers can also request 3-flute, 4-flute, or other flute counts. For these non-standard configurations, we confirm the final design and applicable order quantity during quotation.
Applications
Tapered ball nose geometry suits CNC features that require both a rounded cutting tip and a tapered cutting section.
Typical applications include curved profiles, contoured surfaces, tapered profiles, and other CNC features that require ball-end geometry.
The selected ball radius, included taper angle, flute length, and overall dimensions should match the actual part feature.
For other tool geometries, see tapered end mills.
For broader application and selection guidance, see tapered end mill applications and selection.
Custom Tapered Ball Nose End Mill Manufacturing
We manufacture custom tapered ball nose end mills according to customer drawings and machining requirements. Custom options can include special ball radii, included taper angles, extended flute lengths, extended overall lengths, different flute counts, coating requirements, and other non-standard dimensions.
Send the available drawing or dimensional requirement for review. We will confirm the applicable tool configuration before quotation.
MOQ varies with the specific custom design, so we confirm it for each quotation.
FAQ About Tapered Ball Nose End Mills
What information should I provide for a quotation?
Please provide the available drawing or required tool dimensions. Ball radius, included taper angle, flute length, shank diameter, and overall length are especially useful when available.
Can you produce a non-standard tapered ball nose end mill?
Yes. We can review special radii, angles, lengths, flute counts, coatings, and other non-standard dimensions according to the drawing and tool design.
Is there a fixed MOQ for custom tools?
No. MOQ depends on the specific geometry, dimensions, flute configuration, and other customization requirements. We confirm the applicable quantity with the quotation.
Send Your Tapered Ball Nose End Mill Inquiry
Need a standard or custom tapered ball nose end mill? Send your drawing or machining requirement to my email, or chat with us on WhatsApp if you prefer. We will review the tool configuration and confirm the applicable specification before quotation.