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1/32″ Tapered Ball Nose Bit – 12° (AstraHP Coated)

At 1/32″, this is our smallest Tapered Ball Nose, redesigned for more efficient carving in all types of wood. AstraHP Coated Solid Carbide Shank: 1/4″ Angle: 12 degree (6 degree side angle) Tip Size: 1/32″ Ball 2 Flute Cut Length: 0.90″ Overall Length: 2-1/2″ Replaces 4TEB12-032-3FL Made in USA! Check out entire redesigned line of tapered ball nose bits! #row-588899776 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 20px 0px 20px 0px; } #section_2044445470 { padding-top: 45px; padding-bottom: 45px; } @media (min-width:550px) { #section_2044445470 { padding-top: 65px; padding-bottom: 65px; } } @media (min-width:850px) { #section_2044445470 { padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px; } }

1/32″ Tapered Ball Nose Bit – 12° (AstraHP Coated) - Main image
$40.11 $58.99 In stock

Category: Tapered Ball Nose Bits

What is a Tapered Ball Nose bit?
Tapered ball nose end mills are the most commonly used tools for deep CNC carving in wood, plastic and metals. Their tapered profiles make them much stronger than equivalent straight-wall tools while providing more flute volume for efficient swarf removal in deep, single-pass machining operations. Our tapered ball nose end mills cut smooth 3D contours with reduced stepping, and minimal fuzzing.

Excellent for Cutting:

Dimensional signage
Precision 3D carving and modeling
3D contouring and profiling
Cabinetry and furniture making
3D/2D millwork
Great for deep profiling

This data serves as a general guidance only and does not warranty against breakage.

Spindle Speed: 16,000 RPM

Feed Rate: 35 IPM

Depth per Pass: 0.04″

Stepover: 5-20% (Depending on desired level of detail)

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Robert A. ★★★★★

I was worried the 12° taper might be too aggressive, but it cleared deep lettering in walnut without any chatter. The AstraHP coating seems to be holding up well after several hours of use, too.

Carter ★★★★★

The Astra coating on this 1/32″ ball nose bit noticeably reduced heat buildup during a long walnut sign carve. It glided through tight detail areas without any burning—a real step up from uncoated bits I’ve tried. Definitely earning a spot in my daily rotation.

Olivia Z. ★★★★★

This bit’s 12° taper handled a deep ash carving without any chatter, and the AstraHP coating kept it from gumming up mid-pass. Cuts stayed clean through the entire run.