Accupro 118043 Roughing Finishing End Mill 1/2 in 3 Flute

Product Description

The ACCUPRO 118043 is a single-end roughing finishing end mill designed for aggressive material removal and finish-quality profiling in a single tool. Built from micrograin solid carbide, it offers the rigidity and wear resistance needed for demanding milling operations. The 3-flute geometry with a 37-degree helix angle balances chip evacuation and surface finish, making it effective across a range of cutting conditions. At 0.5 inches in diameter with a 1.125-inch length of cut and 3-inch overall length, this tool is suited for machinists running pocketing and profiling operations on CNC machining centers. The bright uncoated finish keeps it compatible with a variety of workpiece materials and cutting fluids.

This end mill is built for pocketing and profiling applications in job shop and production environments. The right-hand flute direction and right-hand cutting geometry are standard for conventional CNC vertical and horizontal machining center use. The 0.5-inch shank diameter fits industry-standard collet chucks and end mill holders. It is part of the ACCUPRO AL Series, optimized for general-purpose milling where both roughing and finishing passes can be combined to reduce tool changes and cycle time.

Key Features

• Micrograin solid carbide construction for rigidity and extended tool life
• 3-flute design with 37-degree helix angle balances chip flow and surface finish
• Bright/uncoated finish for compatibility with a broad range of materials and coolants
• Single-end geometry with right-hand cut and right-hand flute direction
• Optimized for pocketing and profiling operations per ACCUPRO AL Series design
• Mill diameter tolerance of +0.002 to -0.001 inches for precise fitment

Compatibility

Designed for use in pocketing and profiling applications as noted in the ACCUPRO AL Series specification. Fits standard 1/2-inch collet chucks and end mill holders used on CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist familiar with CNC tooling and safe tool-change procedures. Always power down and lock out the spindle before seating or removing the tool from its holder. Ensure the shank is fully seated and the collet or set-screw holder is torqued to the equipment manufacturer specification before initiating a cut. Inspect the cutting edges for chipping or wear before each use.