End Milling: Definition, Process, Types, and Operations
WEBNov 2, 2023 · 2. Ball End Mills. A ball end mill is a cutting tool with a hemispherical tip. It is designed to provide precision contouring, slotting, and machining of complex 3D shapes. The spherical tip allows for smooth and accurate machining of concave surfaces, filets, and curved profiles, smoothing the cuts into each other with minimal aliasing.