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Cleveland C60957 .5 in Carbide Ball End Mill
A 0.5 inch carbide ball end mill for general-purpose milling operations
- Half-inch carbide ball nose for smooth contouring
- Two-flute geometry clears chips efficiently in general-purpose milling
- Uncoated solid carbide resists wear on ferrous and non-ferrous materials
- Non-coolant-through design simplifies setup on standard tool holders
- Cleveland C60957 model ensures consistent quality for CNC and manual operations
Cleveland C60957 .5 in Carbide Ball End Mill
This Cleveland C60957 is a 2-flute carbide ball nose single end mill with a 0.5 in milling diameter. It is an uncoated, non-coolant through tool designed for general purpose milling in machine shops and maintenance departments. The solid carbide construction provides the rigidity and wear resistance needed for contouring, profiling and slotting operations in ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Upgrade from high-speed steel ball end mills
Switching to this carbide end mill replaces high-speed steel tools when longer tool life and higher cutting speeds are required. The jump is worth it for production runs where reduced tool changes and tighter tolerances on contoured surfaces lower the cost per part. It is not suited for hand-held drilling, interrupted cuts in unstable setups, or applications that demand a coated tool for high-temperature alloys or abrasive composites.
Limits of uncoated carbide in general purpose
The uncoated surface limits performance in materials that generate high heat or built-up edge, such as titanium, inconel or hardened steels above typical general purpose ranges. Without coolant-through capability, chip evacuation in deep pockets or blind cavities relies on external flood coolant or air blast. Rigidity drops as length of cut increases, so the tool is not intended for extreme reach or high overhang ratios.
Highlights
- Half-inch carbide ball nose for smooth contouring
- Two-flute geometry clears chips efficiently in general-purpose milling
- Uncoated solid carbide resists wear on ferrous and non-ferrous materials
- Non-coolant-through design simplifies setup on standard tool holders
- Cleveland C60957 model ensures consistent quality for CNC and manual operations
Specifications
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Questions about this item
What shank size does the .5 in carbide ball end mill need for a secure fit?
The tool has a .5 in milling diameter and a matching .5 in shank, so it fits directly into a .5 in collet or end-mill holder without a reducer sleeve.
How do you install the 2-flute ball nose end mill without causing run-out?
Clean the collet and shank, insert the tool until the shank seats fully, then tighten the collet nut to the holder's rated torque — over-tightening or leaving a gap are the common errors.
When should the uncoated carbide ball end mill be replaced?
Replace it when the ball nose shows visible flank wear, chipping, or when surface finish and dimensional tolerance on the workpiece degrade beyond your shop's limits.
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