Product Overview
The CGS Tool 242-2500-ALTiN is a 1/4" diameter 4-flute solid carbide ball end mill built specifically for compact profile and contour milling where a clean small radius is needed alongside real durability. It belongs to the 242 Series, CGS Tool's compact ball nose line.
What sets this tool apart is the .125" radius, sized for detailed surface work and curved pockets, combined with an ALTiN coating that gives it more staying power than an uncoated equivalent. Running a 30° helix over a short 1/2" length of cut, it stays controlled through mild steel, stainless, cast iron, titanium, non-ferrous material, plastics, and composites.
Tool Specifications:
- Diameter: 1/4"
- Shank: 1/4"
- Length of Cut (LOC): 1/2"
- Overall Length (OAL): 2"
- Flutes: 4 - Ball End
- Material: Solid Carbide
- Coating: ALTiN
- Radius: .125"
- Series: CGS 242 Series
- Part No: 242-2500-ALTiN
Key Performance Features:
- 4-flute ball end design built for profile and contour work
- .125" radius supports clean rounded surface detail
- ALTiN coating adds heat and wear resistance
- Compact LOC keeps milling controlled in smaller features
- Handles finishing, blending, and curved pocket machining
- Rated for mild steel, stainless, cast iron, titanium, non-ferrous metals, plastics, and composites
