• Geometry - 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) shank, tapered high-shear flutes, ball-nose tip
• Length - 2.0in. ±0.010 in.
• Tip diameter - nominal ±0.0010 in.
• Runout (TIR) - max 0.0002 in.
• Max. depth of cut - nominal ±0.005 in.
• Anticipated Life - depends on material being cut (min 50,000 in, western red cedar)
• Material - solid submicrograin carbide
• Operating RPM - CNC certified operation 1k RPM to 40k RPM

Benefits

• High-shear ball-nose tip cuts smooth 3D contours with reduced stepping, and minimal fuzzing
• High flute volume supports high feed rates / chip loads
• High aspect ratio for single pass deep-reach cutting
• Optimized flute geometry and low TIR insures clean cutting, virtually eliminating sanding and fuzz removal (when used with low TIR spindles).

Applications

• Dimensional signage
• Precision 3D carving
• 3D contouring and profiling
• Cabinetry and furniture making
• 3D millwork
• Compatible with CarveWright and CompuCarve woodworking systems.

Application Data (tool description for CAM software)

• Shank Diameter = 0.250"
• Half angle = 5.4° (0.0625" tip), 3.6° (0.1250" tip), 0° (0.2500" tip)
• Tip radius = nominal ±0.001"
• Stepdown = Depth per Pass, use 2 X tip diameter for roughing (clearance) and 0.10 X tip diameter for final cleanup
• Depth of Cut (DOC) = 1.074"
• Stepover (for final cleanup pass) = 0.10 X tip diameter
• Stepover (for roughing, clearance pass) = 0.25 to 0.40 X tip diameter
• Spindle RPM (SPEED) = 5 KRPM to 60 KRPM
• Feedrate (IPM) = Depends on the material being cut. Do the Sweetspot Test before setting this parameter (go to: http://www.precisebits.com/tutorials/calibrating_feeds_n_speeds.htm).
• Plunge rate = 10 IPM to 25 IPM (again depending on material being cut)