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Cleveland C42184 2-Flute HSS Ball Nose Double End Mill HD-2B Bright pneumatic accessory
A 2-flute HSS ball-nose double end mill with a 0.125 in milling diameter for precision contouring
- 2-flute design improves chip clearance for smoother cuts
- HSS construction provides reliable hardness and wear resistance
- Ball nose profile creates rounded contours in cavities
- Double-ended geometry offers two cutting tips per tool
- Bright uncoated finish suits general-purpose milling tasks
Cleveland C42184 2-Flute HSS Ball Nose Double End
The Cleveland C42184 is a double-end ball nose mill made from high-speed steel with a bright uncoated finish. It provides a 0.125 in milling diameter suited for contouring and pocketing in general-purpose machining. The two-flute design supports chip evacuation in softer materials. This new accessory targets machinists and maintenance teams needing a versatile tool for manual or CNC operations.
Sustained cutting behaviour
Without a coating the tool relies on the base substrate to resist heat during extended passes. High-speed steel retains hardness at moderate temperatures but will wear faster than carbide under continuous heavy feed rates. Operators should manage cutting parameters and use appropriate lubrication to control temperature buildup. The double-end configuration effectively doubles the available cutting length before the tool must be replaced.
Replaces single-end ball nose mills in profiling
Switching to this double-end mill reduces tool-change frequency when both ends can be used for the same radius profile. The upgrade is worthwhile when jobs involve repeated contouring of 0.125 in radii and the machine setup allows access to both ends. Shops that primarily cut harder alloys or require coated performance for high-speed finishing will not gain the same benefit from this uncoated HSS version.
Highlights
- 2-flute design improves chip clearance for smoother cuts
- HSS construction provides reliable hardness and wear resistance
- Ball nose profile creates rounded contours in cavities
- Double-ended geometry offers two cutting tips per tool
- Bright uncoated finish suits general-purpose milling tasks
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How hot does the C42184 get during continuous milling?
The uncoated high-speed steel runs warm under load; use cutting fluid and allow cool-down periods to prevent overheating.
What collet or holder does the .125 in shank need?
A standard ER collet or end-mill holder sized for .125 in diameter secures the double-end mill in any milling machine spindle.
Will this ball nose mill work in my older manual Bridgeport?
Yes — the .125 in cutting diameter and HSS construction suit both manual and CNC knee mills without modification.
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