960 Series

Tool 960i3212B

Undercut profiles stop most ball nose end mills cold. The 960i3212B cuts where conventional geometry cannot reach.

270 degrees of ball contact extends cutting capability beyond the equator.
This geometry accesses internal radius features and undercut profiles that require more than the 180-degree contact of standard ball nose tools.
The extended spherical profile positions cutting edges where the material removal needs to happen.
Four flutes balance surface finish with chip evacuation in steel and aluminum applications.
The AlTiN coating extends tool life in higher temperature cuts common when working ferrous materials.
Heat resistance becomes critical as cutting speeds increase to maintain productivity.
The 0.323" neck diameter provides clearance for deep cavity work while maintaining rigidity at the 0.5" cutting diameter.
This combination handles general profiling operations and specialized undercut machining in most machinable metals.