Ball End Mill: 1" Dia, 6" LOC, 4 Flute, Cobalt MPN:11578

The ball end mill has a round cutter with 0.75 inch length of cut diameter, perfect for creating contoured shapes such as those found on cabinetry workpieces or decorative woodworking projects where you want to achieve smooth radii edges with detailed finishing touches without leaving any rough chips behind. The four flutes allow efficient chip evacuation while cutting, providing a smooth surface finish upon completion. This durable cobalt steel construction can tackle demanding machining tasks in hardened steel or stainless steel applications with ease and provides a longer tool life compared to high-speed steel options. With its compact size (6 LOC) length of cut per pass, it's suitable for use on small to medium size machines while the rigid construction reduces chatter vibration allowing precise cutting control even at higher feed rates. Finally, the cobalt content improves its heat and wear resistance in extended operation making this versatile tool a reliable investment that can save money down the road due to reduced replacement frequency compared to other non-cobalt end mills used under same conditions.