.0315" Micro Carbide End Mill

In the CNC cue-making world, a .0315" (0.80mm) carbide end mill serves as the bridge between ultra-fine micro tooling and standard precision cutters. Its slightly larger diameter offers improved strength and rigidity while still maintaining the ability to produce crisp, detailed cuts for intricate inlay work, ring designs, and decorative engraving that demand exacting tolerances.
 
Carbide construction is vital at this scale because it resists wear, maintains edge sharpness, and performs reliably even when cutting dense exotic woods and synthetic materials such as Ebony, Cocobolo, Elforyn, and Juma. The tool’s rigidity minimizes deflection and vibration, ensuring that fine details remain sharp and dimensionally accurate, even in deep or narrow pockets.
 
For cue makers, the .0315" size is particularly effective when machining:
Decorative inlays with moderate complexity and tight symmetry
Precision ringwork featuring small geometric or contrasting material segments
Clean, narrow channels that must maintain consistent depth and width
Logo engraving or text where slightly bolder line weight enhances visibility
 
This tool provides a balance between durability and precision—allowing cue makers to cut slightly more aggressively without sacrificing accuracy or surface quality. In the hands of a skilled craftsman with well-calibrated CAM settings and spindle control, the .0315" carbide end mill becomes a dependable workhorse for fine detailing and finish-quality machining.
 
Specifications
Diameter: .0315"
Size: 0.80mm
Flutes: 2
Length of Cut: .120"
Shank: .125”
OAL: 1.5”
End-Style: Center-cut