Cleveland
Cleveland C61897 4-Flute Carbide Crn Rad Single End GP End Mill
A 0.5 inch carbide corner-radius end mill with a 0.03 inch radius for general-purpose milling
- TypeMilling
- .5 in milling diameter for larger cuts
- 4-flute carbide construction for material removal
- .03 in corner radius for edge strength
- Uncoated carbide suits general-purpose milling
- Single-end design for straightforward tool changes
Cleveland C61897 Carbide End Mill
The Cleveland C61897 is a 4-flute carbide corner radius end mill built for general-purpose milling in a range of materials. Its .5 inch cutting diameter and .03 inch corner radius suit machinists and maintenance teams producing radius-bottom slots or profiling contours in a single pass.
Replaces worn or lower-flute tooling
Swapping to this 4-flute carbide tool restores edge life and surface finish when older high-speed steel or 2-flute cutters dull prematurely. The upgrade is worth it when cycle time and corner strength matter more than the lowest upfront cost per cutter.
Verify shank fit and machine rigidity
Confirm your holder accepts the straight shank and that the spindle runout is low enough to protect the carbide edges. Ensure coolant or air blast is available to clear chips from the .03 radius, and that the 3 inch overall length clears your workpiece and fixtures.
Highlights
- .5 in milling diameter for larger cuts
- 4-flute carbide construction for material removal
- .03 in corner radius for edge strength
- Uncoated carbide suits general-purpose milling
- Single-end design for straightforward tool changes
Specifications
| Brand | CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Milling |
Questions about this item
What shank size is needed to fit the C61897 end mill?
The tool uses a standard straight shank that matches its 0.5 in milling diameter, so a 0.5 in collet or holder is required.
How is the corner radius end mill installed and what step is often missed?
Secure the 0.5 in shank in a collet chuck, tighten to the holder’s rated torque, and verify the 0.03 in corner radius orientation before cutting — many operators skip the orientation check.
When should the carbide end mill be replaced?
Replace the tool when the cutting edges show visible wear, chipping on the 0.03 in radius, or when surface finish degrades beyond tolerance.
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