Accupro 12176817 Square End Mill 0.5 in 3 Flute Carbide

Product Description

The ACCUPRO 12176817 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for high-performance milling in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. With a 0.5-inch cutting diameter, a 0.625-inch length of cut, and a 3-flute geometry, this tool delivers efficient chip evacuation and a clean square shoulder profile. The titanium carbonitride (TiCN) coating increases surface hardness and reduces friction, extending tool life in demanding cutting applications. The stub-length configuration provides added rigidity, minimizing deflection during aggressive passes. It is a centercutting design, enabling plunge entry directly into the workpiece.

This end mill is suited for slotting, profiling, and pocketing operations on CNC machining centers and manual mills. The stub length and coarse pitch make it a practical choice for roughing and semi-finishing passes where rigidity is prioritized over extended reach. Right-hand cut and right-hand flute orientation match standard spindle rotation on the vast majority of machining setups. Machinists and tool-and-die shops working in steel, stainless, cast iron, and similar materials will find this a dependable general-purpose cutter.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for superior hardness and wear resistance versus high-speed steel
• TiCN coating reduces friction and extends tool life in ferrous cutting applications
• 3-flute design balances chip clearance and surface finish quality
• Centercutting geometry allows direct plunge entry without a pre-drilled hole
• Stub length (0.625-inch LOC) maximizes rigidity and reduces deflection
• Right-hand cut, right-hand flute orientation for standard CNC and manual mill spindles

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard 0.5-inch collets, end mill holders, or hydraulic chucks on CNC machining centers and manual knee mills. Coarse-pitch, stub-length configuration is well suited to general-purpose slotting and profiling in ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists following standard tool-change procedures for the machine in use. Ensure the spindle is fully stopped and the machine is in a safe state before changing tooling. Seat the shank fully into the holder and torque the retention mechanism to the tool holder manufacturer's specification. Verify runout with a dial indicator before beginning a cut, particularly in tight-tolerance applications.