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Article IDConfigurationCutting diameter D1 [in]Shank diameter D [in]Maximum cutting depth AP1MAX [in]Overall length L [in]ANSI catalog numberGradeFlutesShank style
6945890 W40BE03000RBT 0.1250.1250.52W40BE03000RBTWU20PE4Straight-Cylindrical
6945891 W40BE05001RBT 0.18750.18750.6252.25W40BE05001RBTWU20PE4Straight-Cylindrical
6945892 W40BE07003RBT 0.250.250.752.5W40BE07003RBTWU20PE4Straight-Cylindrical
6945893 W40BE08004RBT 0.31250.31250.752.5W40BE08004RBTWU20PE4Straight-Cylindrical
6945894 W40BE10005RBT 0.3750.3750.8752.5W40BE10005RBTWU20PE4Straight-Cylindrical

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WIDIA WCE4 W40B inch ball nose end mills feature 4 flutes and straight cylindrical shanks. Compare cutting diameter and length in the manufacturer specifications, then request a quote for the required configuration.

WIDIA WCE4 W40B inch ball nose end mills feature 4 flutes and Weldon shanks. Compare cutting diameter and length in the manufacturer specifications, then request a quote for the required configuration.

WIDIA WCE4 W41B inch ball nose end mills feature 4 flutes and Weldon shanks. Compare cutting diameter and length in the manufacturer specifications, then request a quote for the required configuration.

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Applications and materials

WIDIA WCE4 W40B inch ball nose end mills combine four flutes with a straight cylindrical shank. The rounded end profile supports contoured surfaces and 3D feature finishing where a ball-shaped cutting envelope is required.

Choosing a configuration

Compare cutting diameter, cutting depth and overall length for the exact W40B tool. Match the straight cylindrical shank to the holder and keep inch ordering numbers separate from the other unit system.

Compatibility and use

Check holder clearance and the ball-nose contact region throughout the contoured toolpath. Select workpiece-specific ball-nose conditions for the exact tool and setup; a square-end or corner-radius cutter generates a different surface envelope.

Where is the ball-nose form useful?

Its rounded end profile suits contoured and 3D surfaces. Match tool diameter and the contact region to the required surface geometry.

How do I compare W40B with another WCE4 length series?

Compare actual cutting depth and overall length at the required diameter. Keep the ball nose form and straight cylindrical shank consistent when checking a replacement.

Can a similar inch or metric tool be substituted?

Check exact cutting and shank dimensions, end form and required length. This listing uses inch configurations; a converted nominal diameter does not establish an equivalent ordering number.

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