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Precision Solid Carbide Ball Nose Cutter for Aluminum Machining

The 2-flute solid carbide ball nose cutter offers tool and die makers a sophisticated solution for precise 3D contouring and copy milling in soft materials. The combination of a polished, uncoated K30 solid carbide substrate (RT30K) and a 30° helix angle promotes rapid chip evacuation while effectively minimizing the built-up edge formation commonly seen when machining aluminum. Thanks to its hemispherical tip and centre-cutting geometry, this tool enables flexible application options, whether for plunging, profile milling, or cutting exact full radii.

Suitable materials

Technical data

  • Mill type: Solid carbide ball nose cutter, 2 flutes
  • Carbide grade: RT30K (uncoated K30 substrate)
  • Helix angle: 30°
  • Shank design: Cylindrical shank
  • Plunge capability: Centre cutting
  • Workpiece materials: Aluminum, copper alloys, and non-ferrous metals
  • Packaging unit: 1 pc
Mill Type Solid Carbide Ball Nose Cutter 
Helix Angle 30°
Workpiece Material NF-Materials
Lenght Standard Lenght
Shank Cylindrical Shank
Flutes 2
Grade RT30K: Uncoated K30 carbide substrate for
machining non-ferrous metals
Packaging unit 1 Pc

Dimensions of Solid Carbide Ball Nose Cutter for NF-Materials

  Art. Nr. D r d2(h6) d1 H M L Z
AKF-Z2-D3.0 RT30K 2551271 3 1,5 6 2,8 6 9 57 2
AKF-Z2-D4.0 RT30K 2551272 4 2 6 3,7 8 12 57 2
AKF-Z2-D5.0 RT30K 2551273 5 2,5 6 4,6 10 15 57 2
AKF-Z2-D6.0 RT30K 2551274 6 3 6 5,5 12 20 57 2
AKF-Z2-D8.0 RT30K 2551275 8 4 8 7,4 16 26 63 2
AKF-Z2-D10.0 RT30K 2551276 10 5 10 9,2 20 31 72 2
AKF-Z2-D12.0 RT30K 2551277 12 6 12 11 24 37 83 2
AKF-Z2-D16.0 RT30K 2551278 16 8 16 15 32 43 92 2

Applications

This solid carbide ball nose cutter is explicitly aimed at professional use in 3D contour machining, pattern manufacturing, and complex mould making. The versatile design is highly suitable for shoulder milling, slot milling, form milling, and ramping in long-chipping non-ferrous metals. The large chip space provided by the 2-flute construction makes a decisive contribution to ensuring that resulting chips are efficiently transported away from the cutting zone without jamming.

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Special features

Thanks to its uncoated condition, the applied K30 substrate features extremely sharp and smooth cutting edges, which significantly lowers the risk of material adhesion. Combined with the centre-cutting geometry, the ball nose cutter supports highly efficient workflows, enabling the reliable handling of alternating cutting depths and steep contours. The precise rounding of the cutter head establishes a solid foundation for achieving consistently high surface quality on the finished workpiece.

2551271

Data sheet

Materials
NF-Metals
Solid carbide Mills
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