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Cleveland C60958 2-Flute Carbide Ball Nose End Mill .5 in
A 0.5 in carbide ball nose end mill with two flutes for contouring and 3D profiling
- 2-flute design enables smooth chip evacuation in profiling cuts
- Carbide construction resists wear for longer tool life
- Ball nose geometry creates precise contoured surfaces
- 5 in diameter suits medium-scale milling tasks
- Uncoated surface performs well in non-ferrous materials
Cleveland .5 in Carbide Ball Nose End Mill
The Cleveland C60958 is a 2-flute carbide ball nose end mill with a .5 inch milling diameter. It is designed for general-purpose contouring and profiling in milling machines. The uncoated carbide construction suits machinists and fabricators who need a fresh, sharp tool for shaping radii and complex curves in various materials.
Uncoated carbide with no coolant-through
The tool arrives uncoated, so users can apply their preferred coating or run it bare for specific material interactions. Lacking coolant-through channels, it relies on external flood or mist cooling during operation. This configuration changes the workflow by requiring the operator to manage chip evacuation and heat externally rather than through the tool body.
Standard shank fits common holders
Installation consists of securing the shank in a compatible collet or end mill holder on the milling machine. The solid carbide body is brittle, so excessive runout or improper clamping pressure can cause breakage on entry. The most common issue is chatter or premature wear when speeds and feeds are not matched to the uncoated carbide and the specific workpiece material.
Highlights
- 2-flute design enables smooth chip evacuation in profiling cuts
- Carbide construction resists wear for longer tool life
- Ball nose geometry creates precise contoured surfaces
- 5 in diameter suits medium-scale milling tasks
- Uncoated surface performs well in non-ferrous materials
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How often will the uncoated carbide cutting edges on the Cleveland C60958 need resharpening or replacement?
Resharpen or replace when the ball-nose radius shows visible wear or when surface finish degrades; uncoated carbide dulls faster than coated tools in abrasive materials.
What limits continuous milling with this .5 in uncoated carbide end mill?
Heat buildup at the cutting zone is the first limit; without coolant-through or coating, temperatures rise quickly, reducing edge life and risking thermal cracking.
How much heat and noise does the Cleveland C60958 generate during all-day CNC runs?
Expect significant heat at the flute-workpiece interface requiring external flood coolant; noise level depends on spindle speed and material but the tool itself adds no mechanical noise.
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