Chase F-Ball endmill supports wider application range

The Chase F-Ball series has now been improved to cater for a wider range of applications. Designed for the mould and die and aerospace sector, the Chase F-Ball now has a wide prism contact between the insert and holder to provide an extremely stable structure. The innovative new design structure improves the strength and rigidity of the Chase F-Ball and supports larger diameter shanks and increased relief angles. This will serve to improve the current Chase F-Ball’s maximum run-out of 0.01mm and repeatability of 0.01mm - levels unparalleled by competitors' ‘V’ pocket design. The guide roll of the prism shape guarantees easy clamping between the insert and holder, which is supported by a high tensile screw that provides a strong clamping structure. This structure is further supported by a carbide shank that makes the Chase F-Ball ideal for machining deep mould cavities. The rigidity of the Chase F-Ball - the same as a solid endmill - makes the cutter suitable for high precision milling at high speed and significantly improves tool life, surface finish and accuracy in comparison to steel shank tooling. The system is ideal for semi-finishing and finishing operations. The insert grades currently available for the Chase F-Ball are the TT9030 for general machining, the TT1040 for high hardened steel and high speed machining and the TT8030 for semi-finishing and the aerospace industry, making the Chase F-Ball suitable to companies machining low carbon steels, alloy steels, pre-hardened steel for mould and die, tool steel, stainless steel, cast iron and aluminium alloys.