Tool 961i1608C
Tight radius undercuts demand more ball contact than standard mills can deliver. The 961 Series extends spherical engagement to 300 degrees.
- This geometry reaches deeper into undercut profiles where conventional ball mills lose contact past the equator.
- The extended ball profile maintains cutting action through complex 3D surfaces without repositioning the workpiece.
- Four flutes balance surface finish with chip evacuation in the 0.25" cutting diameter.
- TiB₂ coating handles the thermal load from extended ball contact in aluminum operations.
- The coating's hardness supports the aggressive geometry when machining most machinable metals.
- Neck diameter steps down to 0.158" for clearance in restricted access applications.
- The 300-degree ball angle provides continuous cutting engagement through undercut transitions that would require multiple setups with standard tooling.
Product Specs
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Ball Angle (A0 +5°)
300°
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Cutting Diameter (D0 -0.001")
0.25
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Cutting Length (L0 +0.010")
0.213
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Shank Diameter (D1 h6)
0.25
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Overall Length (L1 +/-0.08")
2
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Neck Diameter (D2 -0.002"/-0.006")
0.158
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Neck Length (L2 +0.04")
0.5
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Flutes (Z)
4
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Coating
TIB2