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Vortex Carbide Burr Type F - Ball Nose Tree - Aluminium Cut - 16mm Diameter

Vortex Carbide Burr Type F - Ball Nose Tree - Aluminium Cut - 16mm Diameter

SKU:PRO1500857

The Vortex Carbide Burr Type F – Ball Nose Tree – Aluminium Cut is a precision cutting tool designed for efficient material removal in softer metals, especially aluminum. With a 16 mm diameter an... Read more ↓
TypeCarbide Burr
ApplicationType F - Ball Nose Tree
Cut TypeAluminium Cut
Diameter16
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£27.50
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Description

The Vortex Carbide Burr Type F – Ball Nose Tree – Aluminium Cut is a precision cutting tool designed for efficient material removal in softer metals, especially aluminum. With a 16 mm diameter and a specialized flute geometry, it delivers smooth, clog-free cutting even at high speeds, making deburring, shaping, and finishing faster and more predictable.

Its distinctive tree-like profile and ball nose tip reach into tight pockets and complex contours, enabling precise contouring and shaping where other burrs struggle. Crafted from durable carbide, this burr is built for repeated use in non-ferrous metals, offering reliable performance in engineering, manufacturing, and workshop environments.

  • Anti-Clog Flute Design: Maintains smooth cutting and continuous material removal on aluminum, reducing downtime caused by chip buildup, even at high speeds.
  • Ball Nose Tree Geometry: Reaches tight radii and intricate contours for precise contouring, shaping, and finishing in complex features.
  • Durable Carbide Construction: Delivers long tool life and consistent performance for deburring and finishing tasks in non-ferrous metals.

Whether you're an engineer, a machinist, or a hobbyist working with aluminum, this burr accelerates your workflow. The anti-clog design minimizes stoppages, the ball nose tree lets you sculpt complex forms with confidence, and the carbide construction stands up to repeated use, delivering reliable results across deburring, shaping, and finishing tasks.

Part Numbers

Protool Part Number
PRO1500857
Brand
Vortex
Category
Carbide Burr
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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.

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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.

Full Range: Vortex Carbide Burrs Type F - Ball Nose Tree - Aluminium Cut

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PRO1500854 Aluminium Cut631238£7.69 4-6 weeks
PRO1500855 Aluminium Cut1062065£11.92 4-6 weeks
PRO1500856 Aluminium Cut1262570£19.04 4-6 weeks
PRO1500857 ViewingAluminium Cut1662570£27.50 4-6 weeks

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