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OSG Carbide 4 Flute End Mill Ball Nose - Regular Length Centre Cutting For General Applications - 5mm

SKU:OSG-404-1968-BN

The OSG Carbide 4 Flute End Mill with Ball Nose is a carbide cutting tool designed for general machining tasks. With a 5 mm diameter, a ball-nose profile and four flutes, it excels at shaping com... Read more ↓
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Cutter Diameter5
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Flute Length16
Overall Length51
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Description

The OSG Carbide 4 Flute End Mill with Ball Nose is a carbide cutting tool designed for general machining tasks. With a 5 mm diameter, a ball-nose profile and four flutes, it excels at shaping complex contours, profiling, and 3D surfaces, delivering smooth transitions and precise radii.

Featuring a regular-length body and center-cutting geometry, this end mill delivers dependable performance across a wide range of setups and applications, making it a reliable choice for engineers, machinists, hobbyists, and manufacturers seeking consistent results in aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing tasks.

  • Ball Nose Geometry for Smooth 3D Surfaces: Creates precise radii and smooth finishes on complex contours, reducing tooling marks and improving part quality on 3D profiles.
  • Four-Flute Carbide Design for Efficient Material Removal: Higher chip capacity and rigidity enable faster feeds, cleaner cuts, and longer tool life with stable performance across diverse workpieces.
  • Regular Length, Center-Cutting Versatility: Easy plunge cutting and flexible use across different machines and depths, reducing tool changes and boosting productivity in general machining tasks.

This end mill helps you accelerate production without sacrificing precision. Its durable carbide construction and ball-nose profile deliver consistent finishes on complex contours, extend tool life, and maintain reliable results across aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing tasks. Expect quicker setups, reduced downtime, and repeatable performance that supports higher throughput and greater confidence in every cut.

Part Numbers

Protool Part Number
OSG-404-1968-BN
Brand
OSG
Category
End Mill
Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50 ex VAT. In-stock items ordered before 4:30pm are dispatched the same working day. Full delivery information.

Returns

14-day returns on unused stock items in original packaging. Special-order and bespoke tooling is non-returnable. Read our returns policy.

Technical Support

Over 30 years of machining experience behind the counter. Call 01732 887334, Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.

Trade Accounts

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What time are Protool open?

We are open Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.

Do you offer Free Next Day delivery?

Yes! We offer Free Next Day delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 on all orders over £50 ex VAT*. We also offer Free DPD Local Next Day delivery on all orders over £100 ex VAT*.

We also offer the following:

  • Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.90 (FREE on orders over £50 ex VAT*). Order before 4:30pm for next day delivery. No signature required.
  • DPD Local Next Day — £8.00 (FREE on orders over £100 ex VAT*). Standard next day delivery to UK mainland addresses.
  • Royal Mail Special Delivery — £12.50. Guaranteed delivery before 1pm the next working day.
  • DPD Saturday Delivery — £25.00. Must be ordered on Friday before 4pm. Pre-12pm delivery.

For delivery to Scottish Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, or overseas locations, additional charges apply. Please see our delivery page for full details, or call us on 01732 887 334.

*T's & C's and exclusions apply. Please see our delivery page for more information on all our services.

Ask our technical team about this tool

Not sure if this is the right tool for your job? Ask us about speeds and feeds, material suitability, holders or alternatives — 30+ years of machining experience on the other end.

Prefer to talk? Call 01732 887334 — Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.

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