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Ball endmills are used where a smooth contour is desired with the cutting direction involving both up and down in the z-axis. It can also be used to give a large radius to an internal corner. The end radius is equal to the radius of the endmill itself.

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Shellmill

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Facemills Shellmills are a desirable option for facing. They result in very smooth finishes and take away a lot of material in stepover while not taking away very much in stepdown. They usually have a few cutting inserts that can be flipped or replaced when one gets damaged or worn down. They also have a higher material removal rate (generally) than end mills.

Specialty Mill Tools

Keyseat Cutters

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