{"product_id":"2-flute-carbide-ball-nose-end-mills-steel-cast-iron","title":"2-Flute Carbide Ball Nose End Mills for Steel \u0026 Cast Iron | SHARPRO","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sharpro-product-body sharpro-product-body--spacious sharpro-product-body--desktop-adaptive\" data-sharpro-product-body style=\"width: 100%; color: #242724; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sharpro-overview\" data-sharpro-overview\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sharpro-overview-section sharpro-overview-machine\" style=\"margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"sharpro-overview-heading\" style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eMACHINE FIT:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sharpro-overview-list sharpro-overview-machine-list\" style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 26px;\"\u003e\u003cli class=\"sharpro-overview-machine-item\" style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eRigid CNC mills with appropriate holders, coolant strategy and programming\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp class=\"sharpro-overview-intro\" style=\"margin: 0 0 22px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eBall-nose geometry supports 3D profiling, molds and contoured surfaces where a square corner cannot follow the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sharpro-overview-section sharpro-overview-materials\" style=\"margin: 0 0 22px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"sharpro-overview-heading\" style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eEXCELLENT FOR CUTTING:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sharpro-overview-list sharpro-overview-material-list\" style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"sharpro-overview-material-item\" style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eAlloy steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"sharpro-overview-material-item\" style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"sharpro-overview-material-item\" style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eCast iron with suitable machine conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"sharpro-overview-section sharpro-overview-specs\" style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; padding-bottom: 22px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8ddd9;\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"sharpro-overview-spec-copy\" style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOOL SPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-Flute Carbide Ball Nose End Mills for Steel \u0026amp; Cast Iron. Dimensions are listed as shank \/ cutting diameter \/ cutting length \/ overall length: 4mm \/ 4mm \/ 8mm \/ 50mm; 1\/4 \/ 1\/4 \/ 3\/4 \/ 2-1\/2; 1\/8 \/ 1\/8 \/ 1\/2 \/ 2-1\/4; 3\/16 \/ 3\/16 \/ 1\/2 \/ 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sharpro-benefits-preview\" aria-labelledby=\"sharpro-benefits-preview-heading\"\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"sharpro-benefits-preview-heading\" class=\"sharpro-overview-heading\" style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eWHY THIS TOOL:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sharpro-value-list\" aria-label=\"Product benefits\" style=\"display: grid; gap: 10px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sharpro-value-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sharpro-value-trigger\" type=\"button\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block; text-align: left; background: #f3f3f3; border: 1px solid #a4a4a4; border-radius: 2px; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 0; color: #111111; font: inherit; line-height: 1.55; cursor: pointer;\" data-sharpro-benefit-trigger aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"sharpro-benefit-2-flute-carbide-ball-nose-end-mills-steel-cast-iron-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sharpro-value-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sharpro-value-copy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish Curved Metal Surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBall-nose geometry supports 3D profiling, molds and contoured surfaces where a square corner cannot follow the model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"sharpro-benefit-2-flute-carbide-ball-nose-end-mills-steel-cast-iron-1\" class=\"sharpro-value-detail\" data-sharpro-benefit-detail hidden\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish Curved Metal Surfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sharpro-value-detail__lead\"\u003eBall-nose geometry supports 3D profiling, molds and contoured surfaces where a square corner cannot follow the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy it helps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded end maintains progressive contact as the tool crosses changing surface angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow the tool supports it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHARPRO grinds the ball profile and flutes from solid carbide stock for a rigid cutting form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSetup check\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProve the toolpath on a controlled sample and inspect scallop height, tool load and surface consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOperating limit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal results depend on holder runout, machine rigidity, stepover, coolant and material condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sharpro-value-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sharpro-value-trigger\" type=\"button\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block; text-align: left; background: #f3f3f3; border: 1px solid #a4a4a4; border-radius: 2px; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 0; color: #111111; font: inherit; line-height: 1.55; cursor: pointer;\" data-sharpro-benefit-trigger aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"sharpro-benefit-2-flute-carbide-ball-nose-end-mills-steel-cast-iron-2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sharpro-value-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sharpro-value-copy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Flutes with Usable Chip Space:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA two-flute layout leaves space between cutting edges to move chips away from the contact zone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"sharpro-benefit-2-flute-carbide-ball-nose-end-mills-steel-cast-iron-2\" class=\"sharpro-value-detail\" data-sharpro-benefit-detail hidden\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Flutes with Usable Chip Space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sharpro-value-detail__lead\"\u003eA two-flute layout leaves space between cutting edges to move chips away from the contact zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy it helps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower flute occupancy can make chip evacuation easier than a higher-flute-count tool in suitable operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow the tool supports it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two cutting edges and flute channels are ground together to balance edge engagement and chip space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSetup check\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm chips leave the cut and do not weld to the edge before extending cycle time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOperating limit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel and difficult alloys require material-specific parameters and a controlled coolant strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sharpro-value-item\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"sharpro-value-trigger\" type=\"button\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block; text-align: left; background: #f3f3f3; border: 1px solid #a4a4a4; border-radius: 2px; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 0; color: #111111; font: inherit; line-height: 1.55; cursor: pointer;\" data-sharpro-benefit-trigger aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"sharpro-benefit-2-flute-carbide-ball-nose-end-mills-steel-cast-iron-3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sharpro-value-number\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sharpro-value-copy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatch Tool Size to Reach and Stiffness:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe listed inch and metric variants let the user choose the smallest tool that reaches the feature without unnecessary overhang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"sharpro-benefit-2-flute-carbide-ball-nose-end-mills-steel-cast-iron-3\" class=\"sharpro-value-detail\" data-sharpro-benefit-detail hidden\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatch Tool Size to Reach and Stiffness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sharpro-value-detail__lead\"\u003eThe listed inch and metric variants let the user choose the smallest tool that reaches the feature without unnecessary overhang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy it helps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRigidity falls quickly as diameter decreases or stickout increases, so size selection is part of process control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow the tool supports it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHARPRO keeps shank, cutting diameter and length information tied to each SKU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSetup check\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck holder compatibility, programmed depth and remaining clearance before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOperating limit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tools are intended for rigid metalworking equipment, not unsupported routing setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SHARPRO","offers":[{"title":"4MM \/ 1 \/ 4mm.4mm.8mm,50mm","offer_id":45342088691735,"sku":"SPMS200-2BS-040","price":15.99,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.25 \/ 1 \/ 1\/4 \/ 1\/4 \/ 3\/4 \/ 2-1\/2","offer_id":45342088724503,"sku":"SPMS200-2BS-1\/4","price":20.99,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.25 \/ 3 \/ 1\/4 \/ 1\/4 \/ 3\/4 \/ 2-1\/2","offer_id":45342088757271,"sku":"SPMB3200-2BS-1\/4","price":45.99,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.125 \/ 1 \/ 1\/8 \/ 1\/8 \/ 1\/2 \/ 2-1\/4","offer_id":45342088790039,"sku":"SPMS200-2BS-1\/8","price":15.99,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.125 \/ 3 \/ 1\/8 \/ 1\/8 \/ 1\/2 \/ 2-1\/4","offer_id":45342088822807,"sku":"SPMB3200-2BS-1\/8","price":38.99,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.1875 \/ 1 \/ 3\/16 \/ 3\/16 \/ 1\/2 \/ 2","offer_id":45342088855575,"sku":"SPMS200-2BS-3\/16","price":18.49,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.1875 \/ 3 \/ 3\/16 \/ 3\/16 \/ 1\/2 \/ 2","offer_id":45342088888343,"sku":"SPMB3200-2BS-3\/16","price":37.49,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/2994\/1783\/files\/16.png?v=1785067400","url":"https:\/\/www.sharpro.biz\/products\/2-flute-carbide-ball-nose-end-mills-steel-cast-iron","provider":"SHARPRO-Ultra","version":"1.0","type":"link"}