Ball nose end mills (also called ball end) create contoured surfaces
Two flutes offer better chip-carrying capacity than end mills with more flutes, enhancing the tool''s ability to remove material
High-speed steel is compatible with a variety of materials
Uncoated (bright) tools have no additional surface treatment or coating for use on a broad range of materials
Center-cutting design allows the end mill to plunge into material like a drill bit while also performing conventional surface milling

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Package Dimensions
Width : 1.1 inch
Height : 0.9 inch
Length : 4.5 inch

Shipping Weight: 0 ounce (View shipping rates and policies)

ASIN : B009TYGS6I

Product Description

The Union Butterfield 905 uncoated high-speed steel ball end mill has two flutes and a 30-degree helix angle for general-purpose machining on a range of materials. The tool’s ball nose creates contoured surfaces where sharp corners are not required. The two flutes have better chip-carrying capacity than end mills with more flutes while offering additional support when the tool goes deep into the material in applications with a high depth of cut. High-speed steel (HSS) is a common general-purpose steel for cutting tools and is compatible with a variety of materials. With no coating or surface treatment, this uncoated tool can be used on a broad range of materials.
The 30-degree helix angle supports general-purpose applications. It balances lower angles’ strong cutting edge for difficult-to-machine materials with higher angles’ increased cutting edge. The center-cutting design has cutting teeth at the end of the tool, so it can be fed into the workpiece like a drill bit; it can also be used for slotting and ramping. Cutting diameter tolerance is +0.003” to -0.000”. This end mill has a Weldon shank with one flat ground into a portion of the side to help prevent slippage in the tool holder. It meets ANSI specification B94.19 for quality assurance.
End mills are designed to remove material and create multi-dimensional shapes and profiles. They have cutting edges along the outside diameter and flutes that remove chips from the cutting area and allow cooling fluids to enter. If heat is not reduced effectively, the tool’s cutting edges will dull and additional material buildup can occur. The number of flutes can range from two to eight. Two-flute designs offer the most efficient chip removal, but more flutes provide a smoother finish. The shank is the end of the tool held in place by a tool holder or machine. Center-cutting end mills can create three-dimensional shapes and profiles, and make plunge cuts similar to a drill bit. Non-center-cutting end mills are for applications such as peripheral milling and finishing, but cannot make plunge cuts.
Dormer Pramet manufactures cutting tools under the following brands: Precision Twist Drill, Dormer, Union Butterfield and Pramet. The company has locations around the world, and provides tools adhering to ANSI, NAS, and DIN standards.