Solid carbide ball nose end mills
Solid Carbide Ball Nose End Mills
Qeviora solid carbide ball nose end mills are designed for 3D surface machining, complex contours, radii, moulds, dies and components requiring a consistent surface finish. Their hemispherical cutting end supports contour milling, semi-finishing, finishing and machining of difficult-to-reach areas.
The orderable standard range covers diameters D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D8, D10 and D12. Ball radius equals half the cutting diameter: for example, D6 corresponds to R3. Shank diameter follows the Qeviora standard matrix (D1–D3 → d4; D4–D5 → d6; from D6 → d = D).
All cutting values shown on the website must be identified as indicative starting values. They must be adjusted according to the exact workpiece grade and hardness, holder, runout, tool overhang, machine rigidity, toolpath, radial and axial engagement, and cooling strategy.
Standard series
Choose a diameter
Select the cutting diameter. The matching shank diameter is applied automatically from the Qeviora standard matrix.
- Cutting diameter
- Ø1 mm
- Shank diameter
- Ø4 mm
- Reference
- QCT-BN-D01-S04
Filter by ISO group
General purpose
General Purpose
General operations, contouring, semi-finishing and finishing — ISO P / M / K, secondary N.
ISO: P · M · K · N · Geometry: D6 | R3 | Z4
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Aluminum / non-ferrous
Aluminum and Non-Ferrous Materials
Wrought or cast aluminum and non-ferrous alloys — ISO N, Z2 polished flutes.
ISO: N · Geometry: D6 | R3 | Z2
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Steel
Steel
Unalloyed and alloy steels — ISO P, Z4, AlTiN visual finish.
ISO: P · Geometry: D6 | R3 | Z4
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Stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Ferritic, martensitic, austenitic and duplex stainless — ISO M, subject to adaptation.
ISO: M · Geometry: D6 | R3 | Z4
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Hardened steel
Hardened Steel
3D finishing of hardened materials — ISO H, Z4. Application cue 48 to 65 HRC.
ISO: H · Geometry: D6 | R3 | Z4
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Titanium / heat-resistant
Titanium and Heat-Resistant Alloys
Titanium, nickel alloys and heat-resistant materials — ISO S. Technical validation required.
ISO: S · Geometry: D6 | R3 | Z4
Technical validation required
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Cast iron
Cast Iron
Grey, nodular and alloyed cast irons — ISO K, uncoated visual finish.
ISO: K · Geometry: D6 | R3 | Z4
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Applications
3D machining and contour finishing
Select the family by material and operation. Images illustrate ball-nose geometry; they do not replace shop-floor validation.
- 3D surfaces and complex shapes
- Moulds, dies and cavities
- Contours, radii and semi-finishing
- Consistent finishing in difficult-to-reach areas
Cutting conditions
Indicative starting values — tool D6, R3
Conservative starting ranges for a D6 ball nose with low to moderate radial engagement. Confirm by trial.
Structure and logic derived from ISO classification and public Walter recommendations; provisional Qeviora values pending validation.
| Family | ISO | Initial vc (m/min) | Initial fz (mm/tooth) | Recommended ae | Recommended ap | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Purpose | P/M/K | 70–140 | 0,015–0,035 | 3–10 % D | 0,05–0,30 D | Air or emulsion |
| Aluminum and Non-Ferrous Materials | N | 250–500 | 0,025–0,060 | 5–15 % D | 0,10–0,50 D | Air, MQL or emulsion |
| Steel | P | 80–150 | 0,015–0,035 | 3–10 % D | 0,05–0,30 D | Air or emulsion |
| Stainless Steel | M | 45–90 | 0,012–0,030 | 3–8 % D | 0,05–0,25 D | Emulsion recommended |
| Hardened Steel | H | 35–90 | 0,008–0,025 | 1–5 % D | 0,02–0,15 D | Clean air / stable strategy |
| Titanium and Heat-Resistant Alloys | S | 35–70 | 0,010–0,025 | 2–6 % D | 0,05–0,20 D | Abundant, reliable coolant |
| Cast Iron | K | 90–180 | 0,015–0,040 | 3–10 % D | 0,05–0,30 D | Dry / extraction or process-dependent |
In ball-nose milling, effective cutting speed decreases toward the tool centre. For 3D finishing, prefer tool tilt or a toolpath that avoids continuous centre cutting.
Parameter calculator
Starting aid only. Does not replace shop-floor validation.
- Spindle speed n
- 5,305 rpm
- Feed rate Vf
- 424 mm/min
Reduce values for long overhang, low rigidity, runout, unfavourable interpolation or higher engagement.
Method
How to choose
A progressive selection reduces unnecessary trials and protects the tool.
- 01Identify the main ISO material group (P, M, K, N, S, H).
- 02Select the matching visual family and check validation status.
- 03Start from indicative D6 | R3 values, then adjust for rigidity, overhang and engagement.
- 04Avoid permanent centre-cutting of the ball during 3D finishing.
- 05Confirm by trial before industrialisation.
Technical warning: illustrated visuals, coatings and cutting parameters are indicative only. They are not a performance guarantee, a commercial equivalence with another manufacturer, or final validation without machine trials.
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