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.
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.