GP-2 Solid Carbide 2 Flute Ball Nose End Mill
GP-2 solid carbide 2 flute ball nose end mill for general-purpose 3D contouring, profiling and finishing. Suitable for steels, alloy steels, pre-hardened mold steels, cast iron and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and copper. 2 flute ball nose design provides smooth chip evacuation and good surface finish on complex 3D surfaces. Ideal for CNC machining centers in mold and die, prototypes and general engineering applications.
Recommended Materials
- Ultra-fine grain solid carbide substrate
- Advanced PVD coating for heat & wear resistance
- Precision ground geometry, tight tolerances
- Custom sizes & OEM manufacturing available
Product Description
The GP-2 Solid Carbide 2 Flute Ball Nose End Mill is a high-performance solid carbide end mill engineered for precise, productive milling. Manufactured from premium ultra-fine grain tungsten carbide, it combines high hardness with the toughness needed for consistent, chatter-free cutting and a superior surface finish. It is optimized for machining aluminum, cast iron and mold steel.
Precision edge preparation and a carefully engineered helix angle reduce cutting forces and improve chip evacuation, allowing higher feed rates without sacrificing accuracy. An advanced PVD coating lowers friction and dissipates heat, extending tool life even in continuous production.
Key Features
- Sub-micron grain tungsten carbide substrate for an ideal balance of hardness and toughness
- Precision-ground cutting edges hold tight diametral tolerances for accurate, repeatable results
- Optimized helix angle evacuates chips cleanly and reduces cutting forces
- Advanced nano-coating lowers friction and resists heat for extended tool life
Applications
Ideal for CNC milling, slotting, profiling, contouring and finishing. MSU Tools also manufactures custom geometries, coatings and dimensions to suit your specific material and application — contact our engineering team to discuss your requirements.
Specifications
| Series | Code | Parameter | Dc(h7) | fillet | LC | L1 | SD(h5) | Teeth number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GPB2-01 | R0.5*2*50*4 | 1 | R0.5 | 2 | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-01PA | R0.5*2*75*6 | 1 | R0.5 | 2 | 75 | 6 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-015 | R0.75*3*50*4 | 1.5 | R0.75 | 3 | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-015PA | R0.75*3*75*6 | 1.5 | R0.75 | 3 | 75 | 6 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-02 | R1*4*50*4 | 2 | R1 | 4 | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-02A | R1*4*75*4 | 2 | R1 | 4 | 75 | 4 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-02PA | R1*4*75*6 | 2 | R1 | 4 | 75 | 6 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-025 | R1.25*5*50*4 | 2.5 | R1.25 | 5 | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-03 | R1.5*6*50*4 | 3 | R1.5 | 6 | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-03A | R1.5*6*75*4 | 3 | R1.5 | 6 | 75 | 4 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-03PA | R1.5*6*75*6 | 3 | R1.5 | 6 | 75 | 6 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-04 | R2*8*50*4 | 4 | R2 | 8 | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-04A | R2*8*75*4 | 5 | R2 | 8 | 75 | 4 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-04B | R2*8*100*4 | 4 | R2 | 8 | 100 | 4 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-05 | R2.5*10*50*6 | 5 | R2.5 | 10 | 50 | 6 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-05A | R2.5*10*756 | 5 | R2.5 | 10 | 75 | 6 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-06 | R3*12*50*6 | 6 | R3 | 12 | 50 | 6 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-06A | R3*12*75*6 | 6 | R3 | 12 | 75 | 6 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-06B | R3*12*100*6 | 6 | R3 | 12 | 100 | 6 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-08 | R4*16*60*8 | 8 | R4 | 16 | 60 | 8 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-08A | R4*16*75*8 | 8 | R4 | 16 | 75 | 8 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-08B | R4*16*100*8 | 8 | R4 | 16 | 100 | 8 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-10 | R5*20*75*10 | 10 | R5 | 20 | 75 | 10 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-10B | R5*20*100*10 | 10 | R5 | 20 | 100 | 10 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-10C | R5*20*150*10 | 10 | R5 | 20 | 150 | 10 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-11 | R5.5*22*75*12 | 11 | R5.5 | 22 | 75 | 12 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-11B | R5.5*22*100*12 | 11 | R5.5 | 22 | 100 | 12 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-12 | R6*24*75*12 | 12 | R6 | 24 | 75 | 12 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-12B | R6*24*100*12 | 12 | R6 | 24 | 100 | 12 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-12C | R6*24*150*12 | 12 | R6 | 24 | 150 | 12 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-14 | R7*28*100*14 | 14 | R7 | 28 | 100 | 14 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-14B | R7*28*150*14 | 14 | R7 | 28 | 100 | 14 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-16 | R8*32*100*16 | 16 | R8 | 32 | 100 | 16 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-16B | R8*32*150*16 | 16 | R8 | 32 | 150 | 16 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-18 | R9*36*100*18 | 18 | R9 | 36 | 100 | 18 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-18C | R9*36*150*18 | 18 | R9 | 36 | 150 | 18 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-20 | R10*40*100*20 | 20 | R10 | 40 | 100 | 20 | 2 |
| GP | GPB2-20C | R10*40*150*20 | 20 | R10 | 40 | 150 | 20 | 2 |
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