Accupro 12177481 Tapered End Mill 3 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The ACCUPRO 12177481 is a solid carbide tapered end mill designed for precision milling operations that require controlled taper geometry. It features a 2-degree taper angle per side, a 3/32-inch small end diameter, and a 3/4-inch length of cut. The micrograin carbide construction provides the hardness and edge retention needed for demanding cutting applications. With three right-hand spiral flutes at a 30-degree helix angle and a centercutting design, this tool handles both plunge and peripheral cuts. The uncoated finish suits applications where coating is not required or where re-grinding is planned. Machinists and toolroom operators working on CNC or manual mills are the primary users of this tool.

This tapered end mill is suited for creating tapered walls, draft angles, and angled slots in a range of workpiece materials. The 3/16-inch shank diameter fits standard collet and end mill holder setups. The 2-inch overall length provides adequate reach for typical milling fixtures without excessive overhang. It is commonly used in die and mold work, general machining, and prototype fabrication where precise angular geometry is required on the finished surface.

Key Features

• 2-degree taper angle per side for controlled angular wall geometry
• Micrograin solid carbide construction for hardness and edge retention
• 3 right-hand spiral flutes at 30-degree helix angle for efficient chip evacuation
• Centercutting design allows plunge entry into the workpiece
• Uncoated finish suitable for re-grinding and certain non-ferrous applications
• Square end profile for flat-bottomed tapered features

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard 3/16-inch collets or end mill holders on CNC machining centers and manual knee mills where right-hand rotation tooling is required.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified machinists familiar with toolholder torque specifications and runout requirements. Ensure the machine spindle and collet are clean and free of debris before seating the tool. Confirm correct rotational direction is set to right-hand before initiating a cut. Follow shop-standard tool-stickout guidelines to minimize deflection given the tapered geometry.