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1/4" Ball Nose

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shank

1/4"

Cut Length

1 1/4"

Diameter

1/4"

Material

Solid Carbide

flutes

2

coating

None

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The 1/4" Ball Nose CNC Bit

The 1/4" Ball Nose is a precision router bit designed for 3D carving, contouring, and detailed profile work. Its rounded cutting tip glides smoothly through the material, producing soft, flowing surfaces without the sharp tool marks a flat-end bit would leave behind.

Suitable for both hobby and industrial CNC routers, this bit is a go-to choice for projects where a smooth, sculpted finish matters more than sharp corners — from relief carvings to decorative edge profiles.

Key Features

  • Ball nose geometry for smooth, consistent contours
  • Rounded tip reduces surface marks and chipping
  • Delivers fine detail on 3D carvings and reliefs
  • Durable construction holds an edge through repeated passes
  • Designed for hobby and industrial CNC machines

Best Used For

  • 3D carving and relief work
  • Sign making
  • Decorative contouring and edge profiles
  • Wood
  • Plastics
  • Soft metals

Specifications

  • Cutting Diameter: 0.250″
  • Shank: 1/4″
  • Overall Length: 2.5″
  • Cut Length: 1.25″

Recommended Settings

  • RPM: 18,000
  • Feed: 80 IPM
  • Plunge: 50 IPM

Please note results will vary depending on material type and machine rigidity. These numbers are meant to be a starting point and may need to be adjusted to obtain maximum efficiency for your particular setup.

What is a 1/4″ ball nose bit used for?

3D carving, relief work and contouring. The rounded tip glides through material and leaves soft, flowing surfaces without the sharp tool marks a flat-end bit leaves behind.

What speeds and feeds should I use?

Start at 18,000 rpm, 80 ipm feed and 50 ipm plunge. Material and machine rigidity will move those numbers, so treat them as a starting point and adjust from there.

What materials can I cut with it?

Wood, plastics and soft metals.

Will it work on my hobby CNC?

Yes, as long as your machine takes a 1/4″ collet. It's made for both hobby and industrial CNC routers.

What are its dimensions?

0.250″ cutting diameter, 1/4″ shank, 2.5″ overall length and 1.25″ cut length.

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