Indexable Ball Nose End Mill Inserts
Replaceable carbide inserts for indexable ball nose end mill systems used in 3D contouring, copy milling and die & mold machining. Compare ZDFG, BNM and P3200 platforms by size, carbide grade and machining stage.
Match the insert to the cutter body, ball radius or cutting diameter, workpiece material and required surface condition.
Ball Nose End Mill Insert Platforms
Choose the insert platform first, then compare model dimensions and carbide grades for the matching indexable ball nose end mill system.
ZDFG Platform
ZDFG / ZPFG-LSH · R5–R15 · ΦDc 10–30 mm
| Model | R | ə | A | ΦDc | T | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZDFG-100 | 5 | 5.6 | 12.1 | 10 | 2.7 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| ZDFG-120 | 6 | 6.6 | 14.6 | 12 | 3.2 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| ZDFG-160 | 8 | 9 | 16.6 | 16 | 4.2 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| ZDFG-200 | 10 | 11.5 | 20.3 | 20 | 5.2 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| ZDFG-250 | 12.5 | 14.5 | 24.1 | 25 | 6.2 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| ZDFG-300 | 15 | 18.5 | 29.2 | 30 | 7.2 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| ZPFG-100-LSH | 5 | 5.6 | 12.1 | 10 | 2.7 | MS60106 |
| ZPFG-120-LSH | 6 | 6.6 | 14.6 | 12 | 3.2 | MS60106 |
| ZPFG-160-LSH | 8 | 9 | 16.6 | 16 | 4.2 | MS60106 |
| ZPFG-200-LSH | 10 | 11.5 | 20.3 | 20 | 5.2 | MS60106 |
| ZPFG-250-LSH | 12.5 | 14.5 | 24.1 | 25 | 6.2 | MS60106 |
| ZPFG-300-LSH | 15 | 18.5 | 29.2 | 30 | 7.2 | MS60106 |
BNM Platform
BNM / BNM-LTG · R5–R15 · ΦDc 10–30 mm
| Model | R | A | ΦDc | T | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNM-100 | 5 | 8.5 | 10 | 2.6 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| BNM-120 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 3 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| BNM-160 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| BNM-200 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 5 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| BNM-250 | 12.5 | 18.5 | 25 | 6 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| BNM-300 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 7 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| BNM-100-LTG | 5 | 8.5 | 10 | 2.6 | MS60106 |
| BNM-120-LTG | 6 | 10 | 12 | 3 | MS60106 |
| BNM-160-LTG | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | MS60106 |
| BNM-200-LTG | 10 | 15 | 20 | 5 | MS60106 |
| BNM-250-LTG | 12.5 | 18.5 | 25 | 6 | MS60106 |
| BNM-300-LTG | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 7 | MS60106 |
P3200 Platform
P3200 · Dc 8–32 mm
| Model | d1 | l1 | Dc | s | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P3200-D8 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| P3200-D10 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 2.5 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| P3200-D12 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 2.5 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| P3200-D16 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 3 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| P3200-D20 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 3 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| P3200-D25 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 4 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| P3200-D30 | 8 | 10 | 30 | 5 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
| P3200-D32 | 8 | 10 | 32 | 5 | MS20106 / MS20403 |
Dimensions are in millimeters. The symbol “ə” is retained exactly as supplied in the source specification sheet.
Choose by Material and Machining Stage
Grade selection follows the supplied product data. Confirm the exact insert platform and cutter system before ordering.
General Purpose / HRC ≤55
For steel, stainless steel, titanium alloy, cast iron, ductile iron and other materials below HRC55. Intended for medium machining and pre-finishing.
Hardened Mold Steel / HRC58–62
For heat-treated H13, SKD11, Cr12MoV and similar high-hardness mold steels. Intended for finishing.
Aluminum
Uncoated grade for aluminum workpieces. Intended for pre-finishing and finishing where a sharp cutting edge is required.
Where These Insert Systems Fit
The exact operation range depends on cutter-body geometry, insert platform, material and machining conditions.
3D Contour & Copy Milling
For curved, concave and convex surfaces where an indexable ball end mill follows continuously changing geometry.
Die & Mold Surfaces
Use the appropriate platform and grade for mold-surface machining, including high-hardness finishing applications.
Medium & Pre-Finishing
MS20106 covers medium machining and pre-finishing within its supported material and hardness range.
Finishing
MS60106 targets hardened mold steel finishing, while MS20403 covers aluminum pre-finishing and finishing.
Match the Insert to the End Mill Body
Indexable ball nose systems depend on the correct insert geometry and pocket. A complete cutter model is the fastest way to confirm compatibility.
Insert Platform
Identify ZDFG, BNM or P3200 first, including LSH or LTG variants where applicable.
Radius / Cutting Diameter
Confirm the required R or Dc together with the complete insert designation.
End Mill Body / Pocket
Provide the cutter body model, pocket style or an existing insert sample for compatibility review.
Material / Hardness
Share the workpiece material, hardness and machining stage to narrow the carbide grade.
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