1/8" Tapered Ball Nose Tungsten Carbide • Nano Blue Coated
Overview Built for detailed 3D carving, contouring, and finishing passes where strength and surface quality matter. The tapered profile adds rigidity over straight ball nose tools to reduce chatter and deflection, while the ball nose tip produces smooth contours. Nano Blue coating helps reduce heat and wear during long finishing passes.
Best For
3D relief carving
Contours and organic shapes
Fine detail work
Finishing passes
Why Choose It
Tapered profile improves rigidity
Ball nose tip creates smooth 3D surfaces
Reduces chatter vs. straight ball nose cutters
Great for detail and finishing work
Starting Parameters Best used for finishing rather than heavy material removal.
Spindle: 18,000–24,000 RPM
Feed: 80–150 IPM
Plunge: 20–40 IPM
Cut Strategy: Use small stepovers and avoid aggressive plunges
Compatible Materials
Hardwood
Softwood
MDF
Plastics
Specifications
Tool Type: Tapered Ball Nose
Flutes: 2
Tip Diameter: 1/8"
Cutting Length: 1.77"
Shank Diameter: 1/4"
Overall Length: 3.15"
Material: Tungsten Carbide
Coating: Nano Blue
Notes
Designed for finishing, not heavy stock removal
Light stepovers improve finish quality
Tapered design allows deeper reach with better stability
