{"product_id":"4mm-altin-coated-ball-nose-carbide-end-mill-330-loc-mb-260","title":"0.1575\" (4.00mm) x .330\" LOC AlTiN Coated 2-Flute Ball Nose Carbide End Mill, 5\/32\" Shank | MB-260","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.1575\" (4.00mm) x .330\" LOC AlTiN Coated Ball Nose Carbide End Mill, 4mm Shank – MB-260\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eAlTiN coated solid carbide ball nose end mill\u003c\/strong\u003e features a \u003cstrong\u003e0.1575\" (4.00mm) cutting diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e.330\" length of cut\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e2-flute spiral geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e45° helix angle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e2.00\" overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e4.00mm shank\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is designed for CNC milling, contouring, profiling, 3D carving, and detail work where a rounded cutting profile is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eball nose geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e is useful for 3D surfacing, rounded profiles, mold-style work, relief carving, and finishing passes where a square end tool would leave sharper steps or corners. The 2-flute up-cut spiral design helps clear chips while maintaining a practical balance of cutting strength and chip evacuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlTiN coating\u003c\/strong\u003e provides added wear resistance compared with uncoated carbide and can be useful in appropriate metalworking and higher-friction cutting applications. Use proper feeds, speeds, workholding, and chip clearing for your material and machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3D carving and contouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBall nose profiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelief carving and rounded detail work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMold-style machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinishing passes after roughing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlastic, acrylic, and composite machining\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAluminum and suitable soft non-ferrous metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight-duty steel or harder-material work when proper setup, feeds, speeds, and lubrication\/coolant are used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBall nose geometry is useful for 3D contours, rounded profiles, and finishing work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlTiN coating provides added wear resistance compared with uncoated carbide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-flute spiral design supports chip evacuation in many CNC applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e45° helix angle supports smooth cutting in suitable materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid tungsten carbide construction provides rigidity and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCenter-cutting design allows plunge-style entry when used properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4.00mm shank fits compatible metric collets and toolholders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eMB-260\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSolid Carbide End Mill\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCutting Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e0.1575\" \/ 4.00mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eLength of Cut \/ Flute Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e.330\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eFlutes\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eFlute Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSpiral\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eHelix Angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e45°\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eEnd Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBall Nose\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCenter Cutting\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCut Direction\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eRight Hand \/ Up Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e2.00\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e0.157\" \/ 4.00mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSolid Tungsten Carbide\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eFinish \/ Coating\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eAlTiN Coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5; border:1px solid #d8d8d8; padding:14px; margin-top:18px; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eNeed help choosing starting settings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drillbitsunlimited.com\/pages\/carbide-end-mill-feed-speed-calculator\" style=\"color:#0066cc !important; font-weight:bold; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ecarbide end mill feed and speed calculator →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5; border:1px solid #d8d8d8; padding:14px; margin-top:18px; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more ball nose end mills?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Shop ball nose carbide end mills here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drillbitsunlimited.com\/collections\/ball-nose-end-mills\" style=\"color:#0066cc !important; 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